Sherry Awbrey

EMC Meetings & Events
Job Title: Senior Vice President of Sales
Address: 216 Alarka Point
Bryson City, NC 28713
United States
Work Phone: 443-534-1089 ext.
Mobile: 443-534-1089
Email: sawbrey@emcme.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:

PREMIER Destination events – Weekend events of 40 rooms / 80 people. Fri-Reception/dinner. Sat-Breakfast, 1/2 day meeting , Full activities in PM, Special dinner event with entertainment. 40-70 of these events in 1 year. Examples of locations: Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe, JW Marriott Marco Island, Sea Island Resort

Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:

80 rooms, 4 nights, 80 people, New Orleans, April 2022, Sales Meeting, $259-$300 rooms budget

In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?

Southeast as there are wonderful resorts. Northeast is a challenge for resorts.

Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 4
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Mid-level Luxury: ($250-$350 per night), Luxury: ($350-$550 per night)


If money were no object, I would:
Something that would surprise you about me: Had a pirate ship in my back yard in Tyrone, now have a pirate flag on my boat dock instead!


Type of company Meeting / conference / event management
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms)