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INBOUND on the ROAD: International Media Marketplace

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INBOUND took part in the recent International Media Marketplace at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Some 600 travel suppliers and journalists attended the event, which is hosted by TravMedia, and is one of a series of seven such marketplaces held annually in locations in Asia, South America, Europe and North America. Following is a photo sampler of the tour and travel professionals who were part of the New York event.

Nick Wayland, TravMedia’s CEO & Founder, opens the International Media Marketplace

Cathy Reynolds, manager, media relations and lead manager, IPW press operations
U.S. Travel Association

Erika Richter, director, communications, American Society of Travel Agents

 

Lisa Konupka, social media manager, Tunica (Miss.) Convention & Visitors Bureau

 

Emily Lauer, senior director of public relations/communications; and Nick Urig, communications manager, Destination Cleveland.

 

Andy Newman, whose NewmanPR has represented Key West and the Florida Keys for decades

 

Peter Greenberg, well-known and readily recognizable travel editor at CBS News

 

From Visit St. Pete/Clearwater are Leroy Bridges (left), media interactive director; and Mackenzie Monteiro, media relations manager.

 

Jennifer Buske-Sigal, media relations manager, Visit Loudon

 

From New York City & Company are Kim Klein (left), director, public relations, U.S. and Canada; and Britt Hijkoop, senior manager, international public relations.

 

The young Giant Sequoia trees on the right provide a way to open a discussion for the two-person team representing Tuolumne County, Yosemite, Gold Country and the High Sierra regions of California: Katie Kirkland (left), communications and tourism manager; and Susan Wilson, publicist.

 

Laurie Armstrong Gossy, senior director, global PR & media relations, San Francisco Travel Association

 

Zane Harrington, communications project specialist, domestic, Visit Dallas

 

Jackie Alvarez, assistant public relations manager, USA, Hong Kong Tourism Board

 

Deborah Wakefield, vice president of communications and public relations, CityPASS

 

Katherine Wise, communications manager, Visit Austin

 

Anne Van Gorp, director of communications, Visit West Hollywood

 

Joyce Kiehl, director of communications, Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau

 

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