The State of Tourism Gala

& Hospitality Awards

SAVE THE DATE: November 16, 2023

Join us for the 2023 State of Tourism Gala & Hospitality Awards on November 16, 2023 to celebrate our tourism and hospitality industry. The State of Tourism is designed to honor and celebrate individuals that are making an impact in our community through the Corpus Christi tourism industry. The State of Tourism Gala celebrates excellence in tourism and hospitality and is held in conjunction with the Visit Corpus Christi Annual Meeting.

Join us in 2023 for an unforgettable annual event and celebrate our hospitality heroes!

2023 Sponsorships NOW Available!

As a sponsor of the State of Tourism Gala & Award Ceremony, you will join us in our mission to share Corpus Christi with the world. In partnership with Visit Corpus Christi, you will fund ongoing initiatives, support the tourism and hospitality industry, and spread the word about the impact tourism has on our community. Below are the tiers of each sponsorship level. For all inquiries regarding sponsorship amenities, please contact Meredith Darden, at meredith@visitcorpuschristi.com.

For more information on sponsorship inquiries, email meredith@visitcorpuschristi.com.

Congratulations to the
2022 HOSPi Award Finalists

HouseKeeper of the Year (HOUSi):
Connie Luna Texas State Aquarium 
Diana Moya - Staybridge Suites
Vanessa Grijalva - Hilton Garden Inn

Tourism Extraordinaire (FRIENDLi):
DeAnna Richarte - American Bank Center
Jericho Dyogi - Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
Elaine Motl - Barefoot Mardi Gras

Heart of the House (HEARTi):
Tye West - Port Royal Ocean Resort 
Sabrina Grubbs - Port Royal Ocean Resort
Johnny De La Rosa - Omni Corpus Christi Hotel

Bartender of the Year (BOOZi):
Charlie Adkins - Brewster Street 
Cleveland Miller - Water Street Oyster Bar 
Tristina Lindsey - The Texan

Front of House (HAPPi):
Myrtle Hattan: Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
Veronica Rocha - Home 2Suites by Hilton
Trinatee Duhart - Bien Merite 

Under 35 Leadership Award (SPARKi):
Richard Wright - MCR 
Sarah Perez - Port Royal Ocean Resort
Melanie Granado - American Bank Center

Restaurant of the Year (FOODi):
Dragon Fly 
The Republic of Texas 
Restaurant 361 at Port Royal

Hotel of the Year (COMFi):
Hilton Garden Inn
Port Royal Ocean Resort
Residence Inn Downtown

Attraction of the Year (HATTi):
Islander Athletics
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra