Reto Konrad

The Mountain Man in New York!

New York, New York, United States

About

With nearly three decades of experience in the business events industry, I currently serve as Manager for the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau North America at Switzerland Tourism. In this role, I help connect clients with premier conference destinations, event organizers, and transportation providers in Switzerland, while providing complimentary, unbiased support for event planning. My professional journey includes leadership roles in hotels, convention bureaus, and venues, underscoring expertise in marketing, event management, and marketing communication. I am motivated to leverage my deep knowledge of Switzerland to support North American clients in creating exceptional events that align with their unique goals.

Experience

  • Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB) (Full-time · 3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Manager Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau North America
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

      The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau is a national non-profit-making organisation, representing the leading conference destinations, national event organisers as well as transport companies. As a central enquiry contact, the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau offers free of charge independent assistance in planning your event in Switzerland.

    • Manager Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau UK & Ireland
      Nov 2022 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Switzerland Tourism (On-site)
    • Manager Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau North America
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

      The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau is a national non-profit-making organisation, representing the leading conference destinations, national event organisers as well as transport companies. As a central enquiry contact, the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau offers free of charge independent assistance in planning your event in Switzerland. Our services Our independent advice is provided free and with no obligations. We will help you to quickly source a venue and compile a quote, and will accompany you on an inspection visit. We offer the following basic services free of charge: - Advice on selecting the right destination - Sourcing of competent service providers - Delivery of promotional material In particular for organisers of congresses: - Analysis of congress requirements and conditions - Creation of pitch documentation - Assistance with presenting a congress application - Organising the inspection of destinations and the associated invitations - Delivery of checklists - Meet & greet service at the airport Sourcing of destinations and service providers for: clarification of prices and availabilities, reservation of congress premises, reservation and management of hotel assignments, organisation of social programs, excursions and transfers, information points for congress participants.

    • Manager Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau UK & Ireland
      Nov 2022 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Sales & Marketing Manager at Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
    Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Leiter Marketing und Verkauf at Hotel Eden Spiez
    Nov 2017 - Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Geschäftsführer at KKThun
    Dec 2015 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos