Marissa Lee
HelmsBriscoe
Job Title: Director, Global Accounts
Address: 120 Paramount Dr.
Unit 403
Sarasota, FL 34232
United States
Work Phone: 941-248-5625 ext.
Mobile: 941-248-5625
Email: marissa.lee@helmsbriscoe.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): Golf resorts, Intimate inns and lodges, Island and beach resorts, Mountain resorts and those specializing in the outdoors, 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:
LJG
120 on peak
400 room nights
150 people
Charlotte, NC
Ballantyne, Luxury Collection
March 2025
Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:
LJG
120 rooms on peak
400 total room nights
150 people
Warmer weather states
End Feb/March 2026
Conference/Tradeshow
Around $300 a night
Needs around 5,000 sq ft for trade show space. Also has a handful of attendees who follow a Jain diet, so the chef needs to know how to cook for Jain diet and/or allow the group to bring in an outside chef to cook for the dietary needs.
In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?
Florida luxury properties
Irvine Marriott
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 the world
Something that would surprise you about me: I’ve had 6 knee surgeries and 2 hip surgeries
Type of company Venue / site selection company
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) 150-400
Upcoming Events
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