| 06/09/2010 |
| Partners In Paradise Winners Announced |
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Contact:
Lara Clayton
Diamond Public Relations
p. 305.854.3544 |
email: lara@diamondpr.com
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WESTON, Fla. – June 9, 2010 – Trisha VanLieshout and Jennifer Ludwig are the travel
industry and group winners of the bi-annual “Partners In Paradise” award from Marriott and
Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts. Twice a year the sales force honors the event and
meeting planners that go above and beyond and embody the qualities of the ideal Marriott
partner: innovative, proactive and passionate about creating unforgettable retreats.
Trisha VanLieshout is the Caribbean Strategy & Buying Leader for the Mark Travel Corporation
and the Travel Industry Partner Award winner. She was nominated for growing the production
in the Caribbean from Mark Travel, as well as being receptive, sharing helpful feedback about
the resorts and her willingness, energy and organizational abilities. She not only supports the
team strategies, but goes above and beyond to proactively make things happen.
Jennifer Ludwig is the Partner In Paradise Group Award winner from Maxvantage Meetings.
She was nominated based upon her long tenure of working with MARCAM, exemplifying a true
partnership and commitment. She trusts this portfolio and is quick to bring new accounts on
board for the cluster. She continues to increase the production from Maxvantage, being a true
leader even during tough times.
The winners received a personalized plaque, an American Express check, press release,
recognition and an exclusive feature in the MARCAM e-newsletter.
MARRIOTT AND RENAISSANCE CARIBBEAN & MEXICO RESORTS is an
integrated sales and marketing organization that was formed in 1997 to combine the sales and
marketing efforts of several resort properties in the Caribbean and Mexico. Today, the group
consists of a select portfolio of nine oceanfront resorts that are owned and/or managed by
Marriott International. Representing the most spectacular resort properties throughout the
Caribbean and Mexico, including Aruba, Curaçao, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, Grand Cayman, Cancun
and Puerto Vallarta, each Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resort captures the
charm of its distinctive locale, while providing renowned quality and the high levels of
hospitality and service that Marriott resorts uphold.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more
than 3,400 lodging properties in 70 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and
franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Autograph Collection,
Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and
Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott
Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, and Grand Residences by Marriott brands;
licenses and manages whole-ownership residential brands, including The Ritz-Carlton
Residences, JW Marriott Residences and Marriott Residences; operates Marriott Executive
Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and
operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and
had approximately 137,000 employees at 2009 year-end. It is recognized by FORTUNE® as one
of the best companies to work for, and by Newsweek as one of the greenest big companies in
America. In fiscal year 2009, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of
nearly $11 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at
www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. |
