Monday, July 26, 2010

WEDDING INDUSTRY SURVEY NETWORK

Press Release: Jacqueline Johnson Named to Wedding Industry Survey Network Advisory Board

July 26th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jacqueline Johnson Named to Wedding Industry Survey Network Advisory Board

New York – Tucson: July 26, 2010 – In their ongoing efforts to fill the need for timely and accurate information in the wedding business, the Wedding Industry Survey Network (WISN) names Jacqueline Johnson to its advisory board.

Johnson is a renowned wedding industry personality with experience working with Conde’ Nast, Bridal Guide Magazine, Advertising Director at Travel Agent Magazine and International Travel Director at New York magazine.

Currently she is the President/CEO of JACQUELINE JOHNSON & ASSOC. INC. a Media Company that provides comprehensive Bridal & Honeymoon guidance through interactive-target marketing utilizing the following vehicles/websites:

http://www.GlobalWeddingResoure.com

http://www.MarryCaribbean.com,br>
http://www.CaribbeanWeddingAssociation.com

http://www.BlogTheWeddingGuru.blogspot.com

For her involvement in the industry, she has been acknowledged by various countries/organizations:

1. NOAH Award for distinguished service in the travel industry from the Academy of Tourism Organization. An award that honors role models and mentors in each of the travel disciplines within the expanding field of MACROTOURISM.

2. Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) New Directions Committee in recognition and appreciation of efforts in conceptualizing and staging successful and innovative marketing initiatives in support of the development of Caribbean tourism.

3. Outstanding Service Award – CTO – in recognition of dedicated service and leadership/professional excellence in the development of the tourism product.

4. CTO Foundation Chairman’s Award – Deep appreciation for contribution to developing future Caribbean Tourism leaders as Chairman of the Audrey Palmer Hawks Memorial Scholarship Fund.

5. CTO Award of Excellence – Tireless dedication and exceptional support in promotion of Romance Market in the Caribbean

6. Brides Magazine Sales Person of the Year

7. United States Virgin Islands – Media Travel Partner of the Year

8. Jamaica Tourist Board – the Marcella Martinez Award for excellence in the promotion of Jamaica.

9. Caribbean Tourism Organization – Medal of Excellence as one of the 50th most influential person in the Caribbean.

Ms. Johnson is an active member of several organizations: The Association of Travel Marketing Executives - an Executive Board Member. Caribbean Tourism Organization where she is a member of the Executive Committee. Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization Foundation The organization raises funds to further the education of outstanding young Caribbean citizens who have demonstrated a career commitment to tourism and are in financial need. Chairman – Allied Marketing Committee – Caribbean Tourism Organization. Jacqueline’s travel expertise is often called upon, and is a regular and featured speaker on Luxury Travel, Wedding and Honeymoon markets.

“In joining this fine group we’re going to be bringing together various talent and levels of expertise that will be lead and driven by the data. In these challenging times, it is so important that we’re presented the facts and allow people to derive their own conclusions based on those facts,” said Johnson.

“We are excited to have Jacqueline join us. Her reputation, scope and reach in the wedding travel and honeymoon area was found to be outstanding. Her perception and intuitiveness in the market will be an excellent guide for our group,” said Shane McMurray, creator and head of the Wedding Industry Survey Network.

For more information please contact:

Paul Pannone at 516-312-0090

Paul@ewednews.com

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

UPCOMING BRIDAL SHOWS

This is a reminder to all Caribbean Governments and hotels of the upcoming Fall bridal shows. These events are put on by the Great Bridal Expo, the leading bridal show company in the United States.

With the recent announcement from the Wedding Report, showing an increase of 21.9% of the average cost of a wedding in the first half of 2010, it is of vital importance that destinations and hotels do participate in the upcoming shows in order to garner awareness for your product while building a revenue base..br>
The Great Bridal Expo was acknowledged by 'Trade Show Week Magazines' as a force to be reckoned with in the promotion and execution of bridal shows. The Caribbean collectively garners the lion's share of the wedding & honeymoon markets, but make no mistake the rest of the world have taken notice and is also aggressively pursuing this category.

For further information on the shows below or to answer any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact me at: Jacqueline@MarryCaribbean.com
CITY DAY/DATE DOORS FACILITY los Angeles Sept. 11, 2010 12:00pm Sheraton LA Downtown

Anaheim Sept. 12, 2010 12.00pm Anaheim Convention Center

Wash.D.C. Sept. 18, 2010 11.00am Hilton Alexandria at Mark Center

Boston Sept. 19, 2010 1.00pm Westin Boston Waterfront

Philadelphia Sept. 26, 2010 12.00pm Sheraton Phila. City Center

Dallas Oct. 3, 2010 12:00pm Fairmont Hotel Dallas

Ft. Lauderdale Oct. 9, 2010 12.00pm Marriott Harbor Beach Resort

Tampa Oct. 10, 2010 12.00pm Tampa Convention Center

Miami Oct. 17, 2010 12.00pm Doral Resort Miami

New York Oct. 19, 2010 5.30pm New York Marriott Marquis

Phoenix Oct. 24, 2010 12.00pm Phoenix Convention Center

Atlanta Oct. 31, 2010 12.00pm Grand Hyatt in Buckhead

The photos above were taken by me at the last bridal event in New York. Over five thousand were in attendance.

The new and improved http://www.MarryCaribbean.com is doing very well and as you can see lots of new features including 'google maps for each Caribbean island, passport updates and of course the promotion and acknowledgment of Travel Agents.
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