Mission, Kan. (November 3, 2009) -- AGENDA: Kansas City has appointed Tyler Adkins as its new Sales & Marketing Manager. He has been an active member of the hospitality industry since 1995.
Adkins most recently worked as Midwest sales manager for the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau. Prior to that he served as sales manager for the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza where he managed the hotel's corporate clients. Earlier he held the position of events sales manager for the American Restaurant in Kansas City. Adkins began his career in the hospitality industry as corporate market sales manager for the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City.
"We are delighted to have Tyler join us," said Alton Hagen, general manager of AGENDA: Kansas City. "We know he's going to be a terrific addition to our team and we look forward to Tyler representing AGENDA: Kansas City and AGENDA: USA in the local hospitality community."
Adkins earned his bachelor of science degree in hotel and restaurant management from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. He is currently a member of the Kansas City chapter of Meeting Professionals International (KCMPI) and formerly served on its board of directors. In 2001, he was named KCMPI Supplier of the Year. Adkins also is a past member of the board of directors of the Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA).
AGENDA: Kansas City is a full service Destination Management Company celebrating its 20th year of providing event production, tour and transportation services to organizations in the Kansas City. Further information about the company can be found on its Web site, www.AGENDA-KansasCity.com or you may reach Tyler Adkins at tadkins@agendakansascity.com.