About the CVB
Make Your Next Meeting, Conference or Event an Island Getaway
With a breathtaking view of the Laguna Madre Bay, the South Padre Island Convention Centre offers 45,000 square feet of meeting space for meetings, conventions, conferences, trade shows, exhibits and special events. Primary facilities include 22,500 square feet of Exhibit Hall space with a clear ceiling height of 36 feet for large meetings and sporting events; a 2,633 square foot conference auditorium for 230; and 9,000 square feet of breakout space. A large central lobby can also host various exhibits and functions. The Sunset Terrace adjoins the lobby, providing the perfect setting and view for an outside reception. What are you waiting for? Book your next meeting, conference or event with a view!
Meet the South Padre Island CVB Team
Always here to make your meeting with a view crystal clear and carefree, our team of meeting professionals can help you during every step of the planning process. Meet our team of professionals below.
Keith Arnold
Director
Keith brings 37 years of experience in chambers of commerce, economic development and tourism marketing experience. Most recently Arnold worked for more than 7 years as the President and CEO of the Corpus Christi CVB, where he lead the team that developed a State of Texas awarded Nature Tourism program. Keith has held leadership roles on the board of directors with the Texas Society of Association Executives, the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce and the Executive Committee for the Texas Travel Industry Association.
CVB Staff
Rosa Zapata
Executive Services Specialist
Lori Moore
Accounting Coordinator
Joey Rodriguez
Operations Manager
Sales Department
Michael Flores, MBA, CHIA
Business Development Director
Marisa Amaya
Event Development & Packaging Manager
Rebecca Alvarez
Senior Sales Manager
Judith Lehn
Convention Sales Manager
Dixie Rowell
Meetings & Events Coordinator
Mayra Nunez
CVB Sales & Services Assistant
Marketing Department
Alisha Workman, MBA, CTE
Senior Marketing & Communications Manager
Carlos Centeno
Digital/Interactive Specialist
Aaron Russell
Social Media/Communications Specialist
Visitors Center
Lilia DeRousie, TDM
Visitors Center Manager
