Visitors bureau communications director wins state tourism award
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Christian Mengel, with the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau, was honored by the Missouri Division of Tourism for his work in the industry.
Mengel, who serves as the director of communications for the CVB, was awarded the Film Industry Champion Award at the Missouri Governor's Conference on Tourism, held Oct. 7 to 9 in Lake Ozark, Missouri.
The Film Industry Champion Award recognizes an individual who works to expand the film industry's presence in Missouri.
The Show MO Motion Media Tax incentive, along with Mengel's advocacy for film projects, helped draw film crews to St. Joseph in 2024 for movies like '25 Miles to Normal' and 'A Chrismystery.'
Mengel is also credited with reviving the St. Joseph Film Commission and helped the CVB join the Association of Film Commissioners International, according to the Missouri Division of Tourism.
Eight other awards were presented at the banquet, according to a press release from the Missouri Division of Tourism. A full list of winners can be found here.
