Meeting Agenda November 06, 2025

GARDEN GROVE TOURISM PROMOTION CORPORATION

acting in the capacity of

GARDEN GROVE TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD

Date: Thursday, November 06, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
11767 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call
   GARDEN GROVE TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD
   Facilitated by Kathy Ramirez (California Condo Management)

• President: Dieter Hissen – General Manager, Embassy Suites and Marriott Suites

• Vice President: Kristine Hall – General Manager, Hyatt Regency Orange County

• Treasurer: Benny Lara – General Manager, Residence Inn

• Board Members:

  • Yvonne Liu – General Manager, Delta Hotels
  • Esequiel Munoz – General Manager, Homewood Suites
  • Mike Domingo – General Manager, Hampton Inn & Suites
  • Alfredo Sanedrin – General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn
  • Rob Kravitz – General Manager, Sheraton Garden Grove
  • Steve Pastor – General Manager, Great Wolf Lodge Southern California

3. Public Comments

• Facilitated by Dieter Hissen

4. Visitor Opportunities

• Foods of Garden Grove
• Christ Cathedral Exhibit
• Little Saigon BID

5. Website Development

• Presentation and discussion of the redesigned tourism website and marketing features.

6. 2025–2026 Budget and Annual Report

• General discussion and updates on the Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District’s annual budget and reporting.

7. Police and Security Update

• Presented by Jason Perkins, Resort Team, Garden Grove Police Department (GGPD).

8. Other Updates

• Open discussion of additional tourism or district-related matters.

9. Next Meeting Date

• Scheduling of the next Advisory Board meeting.

10. Adjournment

• Facilitated by Dieter Hissen