Christian Francois

Hospitality & Tourism Specialist | Relationship Builder | Community-Focused Professional | Creating Welcoming Experiences

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

About

Christian specializes in creating seamless, welcoming experiences for groups visiting Cedar Rapids. From partnering with local hotels to coordinating housing logistics, his goal is to ensure every group feels right at home in the community. With a background in hospitality and tourism, Christian thrives on building strong relationships—with hotel partners, event organizers, and community stakeholders. Whether it's managing room blocks or supporting large-scale events, he brings a high-touch, service-first approach to every interaction. Hospitality has always been at the heart of what he does. Christian enjoys connecting with people, solving problems on the fly, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. His approachable and attentive style sets the tone for a positive guest experience from start to finish. Outside of work, Christian is actively involved with ImpactCR, where he connects with other young professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of Cedar Rapids. It’s a space where he continues to grow, give back, and stay engaged with the local community. When he’s not working or volunteering, you can usually find him riding his horse, Durhum, playing volleyball, or spending time with family and friends. Whether on the job or off the clock, Christian is all about creating memorable experiences and building genuine connections. Let’s connect—I’m always happy to chat about tourism, events, or just share what makes Cedar Rapids such a great place to visit and live!

Experience

  • Housing & Group Experience Manager at Cedar Rapids Tourism Office
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Disability Representative at Sedgwick
    May 2020 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Travel Host at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®
    Oct 2019 - May 2020 · 8 mos