Carnes Agency Signs First Industry Event Partnership

Carnes Agency is thrilled to announce a new milestone: our first major industry event partnership. We’ve officially signed on to deliver comprehensive branding, marketing, and communications support for a nationally recognized industry conference and event. This partnership represents an exciting expansion of our service capabilities and underscores our commitment to supporting organizations that drive meaningful […]

Carnes Agency Welcomes First Brokerage and Leading Industry Conference to Its Client Roster

Carnes Agency is excited to announce another milestone: the addition of our first hospitality brokerage and its nationally recognized industry conference to our client portfolio. This partnership reflects the agency’s growing role in supporting hospitality leaders across investment, development, and events. Our scope of work includes strategic communications and marketing support across both the brokerage […]

Carnes Agency Welcomes First Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Client

Carnes Agency is proud to announce a new milestone: the addition of our first non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation client to our roster. While this marks our entry into supporting non-profit organizations, it is also deeply aligned with our roots—this foundation is part of the hospitality industry, ensuring our focus remains on elevating the voices, missions, and […]

Carnes Agency Celebrates Debut with Launchpad Giveaway

Apply to Win* a Custom-Tailored-to-You Branding Package Carnes Agency is thrilled to announce our launch and celebrate the heart of the hospitality industry: the innovators, the leaders, and the builders shaping its future. To honor that spirit, we’re giving away a comprehensive branding package to one deserving hospitality company. Entries are open through Monday, August […]

Carnes Agency Signs First Hotel Management Client

Carnes Agency has reached a significant milestone with the signing of its first hotel management company client. This partnership exemplifies the agency’s commitment to serving as the strategic partner for ambitious leaders and brands in hospitality. The new client manages a diverse, multi-state portfolio of hotels and has built its reputation on vision, operational excellence, […]

Another Milestone: Carnes Agency Signs First Personal Branding Client

Carnes Agency is proud to announce another milestone: our first official engagement dedicated to personal branding strategy and execution. This partnership builds on our agency’s mission of supporting ambitious leaders in hospitality and beyond, helping them amplify their voices, strengthen their digital presence, and establish thought leadership in their industries. Through this engagement, we’ll provide […]

Heather Carnes Featured on “It’s Personal Stories” Podcast: The Journey Behind Carnes Agency

Heather Carnes, founder and director of Carnes Agency, recently joined longtime friend and mentor Rachel Humphrey on the “It’s Personal Stories” podcast. The conversation was a heartfelt and revealing look at Heather’s personal journey, from overcoming a childhood illness to launching her own agency rooted in hospitality and purpose. It’s a story of resilience, leadership, […]

Introducing Carnes Agency: Strategic Marketing, Branding & PR for Hospitality’s Most Ambitious

After nearly a decade working alongside America’s hotel owners and the businesses that power hospitality, former association executive Heather Carnes today announced the launch of Carnes Agency, a boutique consultancy offering marketing, PR, and branding services for hospitality’s most ambitious leaders and companies. After nearly a decade working alongside America’s hotel owners, I witnessed firsthand […]