Christy Santacana
North Carolina Optometric Society
Job Title: Meetings Coordinator
Address: 3434 Edwards Mill Rd.
Suite 112-282
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
United States
Work Phone: 9196305928 ext.
Mobile: 9196305928
Email: christy@nceyes.org
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What is your role in the site selection process? : Make final decision
Are you permitted to book programs outside the continental USA?: No
Room Type: Double Occupancy
What types of properties/venues do you prefer? (Check all that apply): Intimate inns and lodges, 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? No
Please describe a past program that you feel typifies the business opportunity you represent for our partners:
Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:
2027 and 2028 Fall Congress. Thursday-Sunday date pattern in late October or early November for a group of 300+ optometrists. This is a CE-based program with 16 hours of general session, along with evening receptions and events and partner-sponsored breakfasts and lunches. A small exhibit hall for around 15 exhibitors would be required. Depending on location, peak room nights could be 150-250.
In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?
Asheville, NC
South Carolina Beaches
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)
If money were no object, I would:
Something that would surprise you about me:
Type of company Association management company
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) Peak nights 215





