Hilton Hosts Successful Chamber After 5 Christmas Event

The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa once again opened its doors for the Marco Island Chamber’s After Five Christmas Event. The event is a gathering of Chamber of Commerce members and supporters that is held each year, right before the holidays.

Anyone entering the ballroom was not disappointed. The Hilton staff went above and beyond to create a festive presentation, which was warmly received everyone in attendance. 

“This was just spectacular,” said Marco Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dianna Dohm, who gushed with pride while greeting guests.  Attendees were impressed with the presentation of great culinary delights laid out for them.

“This is like a coming out party for many of our businesses after the terrible effects regarding the Pandemic,” said Chamber Board Member Alex Parker. Christmas Island Style’s Wanda Burson, who was still beaming from Saturday’s successful Christmas Island Style Street Parade, agreed with Parker. “This is just what we needed after this last year,” said Burson.

From the beef hors d’oeuvres that were circulated around the room by the wait staff, to the generous carving station, no one was left hungry. A delicious aroma arose from two large hams that a chef sliced fresh to the delight of everyone in the line. Guests also enjoyed the variety of cheeses, spreads and bountiful deserts.

Throughout the event, local entertainer Rose Kraemer and her husband performed some of their favorite songs for attendees to enjoy.

Longtime Chamber Board Member Tiffany Homuth welcomed guests, as she and Executive Director Dianna Dohm called out raffle winners, and people mingled and socialized. 

Most of the people present knew each other, making the event feel like a large family gathering. They shared stories about how they were preparing for the start of what hopefully will be another successful season on the island.

Homuth took the time to thank all of the Chamber of Commerce volunteers. “It is those volunteers who greet and assist visitors who stop in and seek out information regarding the various offerings and businesses on the island, while assisting them in make their stays a memorable one. We are so blessed to have them,” said Homuth in closing.