An Inspiring Night at the State of Tourism Gala & Hospitality Awards
Last night, The Swell Studio team had the pleasure of dressing up and heading out to the State of Tourism Gala & Hospitality Awards hosted by Visit Corpus Christi. It was such a fun and inspiring evening spent celebrating our amazing tourism and hospitality community.
We mingled with familiar faces, met a few new ones, and got the chance to hear from some of the brightest minds shaping Corpus Christi’s tourism industry. Two standout speakers were Richard Lomax, owner of Water Street Restaurant Group, and Krystof Kucewicz, General Manager of the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel.
BIG IDEAS & BOLD PLANS
The panel discussion was definitely a highlight of the night. Richard and Krystof talked about how far Corpus Christi has come as a destination and shared exciting ideas for the future. Richard dropped a quote that really stuck with us:"We should not be afraid of taking risks and failing; instead, we should fear being stagnant."
Talk about powerful! It’s such a good reminder that growth comes from taking bold steps, even when it feels uncertain.
Krystof shared his own perspective on how we can make Corpus Christi even more appealing to visitors by focusing on unique experiences and top-notch hospitality. It was so cool to hear how leaders in our community are pushing things forward.
CELEBRATING THE BEST IN HOSPITALITY
Another special part of the evening was the awards ceremony, where we celebrated some amazing people and organizations who are truly making a difference in the local tourism scene. It was awesome to see their hard work recognized and to cheer them on.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
We walked away from the gala feeling so inspired—not just by what’s happening in the industry now but by the huge potential for what’s next. It’s exciting to think about how we at The Swell Studio can play a part in helping businesses grow and shine in our beautiful city.
Here’s to taking risks, trying new things, and continuing to make Corpus Christi the incredible destination it’s meant to be! ✨
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