Michael Dominguez, its vice president of global sales, has assumed the position of chair-elect of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) for the 2012-2013 term — which positions him to become MPI's board chair in 2013 — Loews Hotels announced last week.
"Loews Hotels is well known in the industry for our ability to host meetings and groups of all sizes with our unique brand of hospitality," said Loews Hotels Chairman Jonathan Tisch. "MPI is instrumental to our success and Mike's leadership will continue the Loews legacy of working with great industry partners."
In his current role as vice president of global sales, Dominguez oversees Loews' national sales offices and third party relations, acting as the "face of Loews Hotels" to ensure that the company maintains it leadership role and visibility within the meetings industry. Dominguez, who joined Loews Hotels as the director of marketing at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in 2005, has spent his career leading successful sales and marketing teams across the Southwest and California. As MPI's chair-elect — and, eventually, its chairman — he will help guide the organization's strategy while monitoring its overall performance, as well as setting the overall direction of its 21,000 members and 71 chapters worldwide.
"Michael brings a wealth of experience to his new position as chair-elect," said MPI President and CEO Bruce MacMillan. "We're pleased to welcome him to the executive committee and chairmanship and look forward to his role in helping MPI deliver its members the very best in professional development, business opportunities and a vibrant industry community."