DALLAS, TX – May 28, 2025 – Onyx CenterSource, a global leader in B2B payments and business intelligence for the hospitality industry, today announced the appointments of Rebekah Hennessey and William Rodriguez (Rios) to its growing commercial team, strengthening the company’s client engagement and global expansion efforts.
Rebekah joins the company as Sales Director, Meetings and Events, bringing over two decades of hospitality and meetings expertise to her new role at Onyx CenterSource. Most recently serving as Director of Client Management at CWT Meetings & Events, she led strategic account programs with a focus on driving operational efficiency and maximizing client satisfaction. Her career spans Fortune 50 corporate travel management, hotel operations, and technology-enabled event planning. Rebekah holds a B.S. in Hospitality Management from the University of Kentucky, is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), and remains active in her community as a member of the Junior League of Indianapolis.
William joins the company as a Territory Sales Manager, with more than 25 years of global experience across travel, technology, and enterprise services. Based in Mexico City, he brings deep expertise in both the corporate travel and entertainment sectors, with previous roles at industry leaders including SAP, Citrix Systems, and Diligent Corporation. William began his career managing complex travel logistics and high-profile events for organizations such as Warner Music, DreamWorks Studios SKG, and the Cannes Film Festival. His multilingual skills and international experience uniquely position him to support Onyx’s global customer base.
“As we continue to evolve to meet the needs of a fast-changing hospitality landscape, bringing in talent like Rebekah and William is critical,” said Pauline Houston, Head of Global Sales at Onyx CenterSource. “Their deep industry knowledge and client-first mindset will be instrumental in helping our partners drive efficiency, scale intelligently, and unlock more value from every transaction.”
The new appointments reflect Onyx’s ongoing investment in strengthening its commercial capabilities and deepening relationships with hotel and travel agency clients worldwide.
About Onyx CenterSource
Onyx CenterSource is a leading provider of B2B payments and business intelligence solutions for the hospitality and travel industry. With a focus on delivering efficiency, transparency, and value, Onyx partners with more than 150,000 hotel properties and 200,000 travel booking providers in over 160 countries, processing more than $2 billion in payments annually.
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