You may want to check this out. I have personally attended TMS three times. Each was more than worthwhile. They are well run and in addition to discovering a site you might now travel, you meet with tourism representatives who are anxious to learn about how you can work together. Be sure to memtion to are a member of IFWTWA. Hopefully, Michelle and I will see you there.  ~Maralyn D. Hill

J. Vero & Associates is pleased to announce that Travel Media Showcase 2012 will be held August 21-24, 2012 in Sioux Falls, SD.

Complete information is available on our web site at http://www.travelmediashowcase.com

Once again Travel Media Showcase will bring together leading travel media to meet with representatives from major national and international destinations in a highly organized, business-like format, involving pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments. The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau is going all-out to showcase the area and have put together an exciting list of regional fam tours.

All media must pre-qualify to apply for TMS 2012. You can do so on our website (http://www.travelmediashowcase.com/journalists/pre-qualification.php). The pre-qualification process will confirm that all necessary criteria for applying have been met. If so, you will be forwarded a Member ID and Password to fill out your official application for this year’s event.

If you should have any questions please contact Kim Ernst at 800-211-5161

Douglas MacKenzie

PHOENIX (Jan. 19, 2012) Douglas MacKenzie, the communications director for the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Phoenix chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. MacKenzie previously served on the Board and as President of the national PRSA’s Travel and Tourism group. He has been with the Greater Phoenix CVB more than ten years.

The Phoenix chapter is one of the largest in the nation, serving more than 300 public relations and communications professionals. “I am excited about serving in a Public Relations capacity that helps us promote our attractive and vibrant destination, said Doug MacKenzie.

About PRSA

The Public Relations Society of America, based in New York City, is the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals. The Society has nearly 32,000 professional and student members. PRSA is organized into more than 100 Chapters nationwide, 19 Professional Interest Sections and Affinity Groups, which represent business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations. The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has nearly 300 Chapters at colleges and universities throughout the United States. For more information on the Phoenix chapter visit http://www.phoenixprsa.org

Media Contact:

Douglas MacKenzie

602-452-6250
dmackenzie@visitphoenix.com

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The Epicurean Explorer

President, International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association

Editor-at-Large, CityRoom

Contributor: The Epoch Times, Spa Review Magazine, Global Writes, JustLuxe

Columnist: Big Blend Magazines,

Blogs: Where and What in the World & Success with Writing

I received the email below. I want to share it. I do not have more details. If you want more information, please contact them directly. This is a great opportunity.

Dear Maralyn Hill:

The Canadian Tourism Commission and Food Day Canada have launched a new Culinary Journalism Award and I would like to share this opportunity with the members of International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association.

Please find the news release here: http://smr.newswire.ca/en/canadian-tourism-commission/canadian-tourism-commission-launches-culinary-journalism

Let me or Anita Stewart know if know if you would like further detail on this generous award. The closing date for entries is January 31, 2012. Thanks!

Carol Horne

Social Media Officer / Agente des médias sociaux

Canadian Tourism Commission / Commission canadienne du tourisme

Tel / Tél  604 638 8371

Fax / Téléc  604-638-8431

horne.carol@ctc-cct.ca

www.canada.travel