Chris Akers
Driven Brands
Job Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Events and Meetings
Address: 129 Alder Springs Ln
Mooresville, NC 28117
United States
Work Phone: 704-649-7662 ext.
Mobile: 704-649-7662
Email: cakers74@gmail.com
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What is your role in the site selection process? : Recommend or influence
Are you permitted to book programs outside the continental USA?: Yes
Room Type: Single Occupancy
What types of properties/venues do you prefer? (Check all that apply): Cruise lines, Enticing international destinations, Golf resorts, Intimate inns and lodges, Island and beach resorts, Luxury hotels in out of the way places, Mountain resorts and those specializing in the outdoors, Sophisticated urban hotels, Spa resorts
Would you ever consider planning meetings, incentives, or events on a cruise? Yes
Please describe a past program that you feel typifies the business opportunity you represent for our partners:
Most of our brand conferences are space-heavy including general session with significant AV build-out, trade show component between 25-100 sponsors, and breakouts. Our brands range from peak nights at 275 rooms to 1500 rooms. Most are 3- day programs. We also have 2 presidents club incentives annually with 60-160 attendees.
Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:
See above scope. Getting ready to source for Meineke 2026 @425 rooms on peak.
In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?
United States
Large conference hotels
Needs to be something to do in the area. Attendees love beach and Nashville.
Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 3
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Mid-level Luxury: ($350-$500 per night), Luxury: ($500-$700 per night)
If money were no object, I would: travel
Something that would surprise you about me:
Type of company End user buyer / corporate direct
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) 275-1500 per night
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