Explore St. Louis, the driving force behind St. Louis’ $5.8 billion convention and tourism industry, announces the hiring of Barry Draper as the director of partnership.
In his new role, Draper will direct and coordinate activities that include partnership sales, events, and development activities. He joins Explore St. Louis from DuPage County Convention & Visitors Bureau where he served as partnership manager.
Draper studied music and public relations at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. He began his career in hotel sales and events working for multiple major hotel brands in Peoria and Chicagoland markets.