Get to know Anneliese Engle
Business Development Assistant
Anneliese Engle is a Business Development Assistant at Visit Oxnard, where she supports the organization's sales and business development efforts across meetings, travel trade, and group sales initiatives — helping drive hotel room nights and economic impact for the destination.
Anneliese is responsible for supporting Visit Oxnard’s sales and business development efforts across meetings, travel trade, and group sales, helping drive hotel room nights and economic impact for the destination.
Anneliese supports Visit Oxnard’s business development efforts, working closely with hotel partners, industry stakeholders, and clients to support meetings, group travel and tourism opportunities to drive business and hotel room nights to the destination.
Anneliese began her journey with Visit Oxnard as the organization’s first-ever intern through the Ventura County Community College District’s Business Administration internship program. She gained hands-on experience in content creation, social media management and destination marketing. During her internship, she led the Arts, Culture & Creativity Month social media campaign celebrating Oxnard’s designation as a California Cultural District. She later returned as a Business Development Intern, gaining experience working with hotel partners. She is currently pursuing a Business Administration degree at Moorpark College and plans to continue her education with a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in marketing.
Fun Fact: Anneliese loves cosplay, especially bringing characters from her favorite video games and shows to life through elaborate costumes and creative looks.
Early Career Experience & Contributions
Marketing & Content
Anneliese contributed to Visit Oxnard’s marketing efforts through the development of the organization’s first Arts, Culture & Creativity Month social media campaign, highlighting Oxnard’s car culture, murals, landmarks and local creatives. One campaign reel generated nearly 300% more likes than recent averages. She also supported the production of Visit Oxnard’s Meetings & Groups promotional video, gaining hands-on experience in destination video production.
Business Development
Anneliese supports Visit Oxnard’s business development efforts by coordinating hotel partner meetings and property tours with properties including Zachari Dunes, Hampton Inn, Staybridge Suites and Holiday Inn. She has also supported marketing and partnership efforts surrounding Dallas Cowboys Training Camp, including partner meetings and social content promoting the annual event.
Areas of Expertise
- Business Development: CRM data entry and lead tracking, RFP coordination, hotel site tours, meetings, and sales support.
- Sales & Partnerships: Assisting with tradeshows, sales missions, partner meetings, and client-facing proposals and materials.
- Marketing & Content: Social media content creation, campaign development, event promotion, and website support.
Personal Oxnard Insights
Discover Anneliese's handpicked favorites that showcase the heart and charm of Oxnard.
1. What is your favorite thing about Oxnard?
My favorite thing about Oxnard is how much there is to explore culturally. Oxnard has so many different niches. Music, food, the types of events, even all the different beaches. There’s something for everybody here.
2. What are your top recommendations for visitors to Oxnard?
Oxnard has so many incredible coffee spots, but one of my favorites is Heritage Coffee. It's a unique little spot with menu items that directly support the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, and it's the perfect place to grab a treat before exploring historic Heritage Square! And if you're visiting in the summer, don't miss the Palomazo Music Festival at Heritage Square. It's a vibrant night of unforgettable fun where Oxnard's culture and music truly come together.