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GREATER RALEIGH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU TO BE HONORED WITH A SILVER AWARD DURING 51st HSMAI ADRIAN AWARDS COMPETITION
Presentations will be at the 18th Annual Gala Dinner Jan. 28 in New York City
Media Contact: Ryan Smith, (919) 645-2676; rsmith@visitraleigh.com
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 15, 2008) - The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will recognize The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau with a Silver Award for web marketing excellence for its winning entry in the annual Adrian Awards Competition.
The award-winning entry, French Getaway Experiences, was created in conjunction with the North Carolina Museum of Art's blockbuster exhibition, Monet in Normandy. The dedicated website, www.VisitRaleigh.com/Monet, encouraged Greater Raleigh's visitors and residents to "taste" the culture that inspired Monet with special dinners, wine tastings, cooking and wine pairing classes, shopping and special hotel offers throughout Wake County.
"Monet in Normandy was a groundbreaking exhibition that pumped more than $24 million into Wake County's economy. The four-month exhibition welcomed more than 214,000 attendees from all 50 states, including all 100 North Carolina counties, plus Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Serbia and Malaysia," said Denny Edwards, President and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. "The French Getaway Experience helped to give visitors a well-rounded experience above and beyond just viewing these masterpieces at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Out restaurant and retail partners showed incredible support by creating unique offers showcasing not only the French lifestyle; but how the French culture influences our community."
HSMAI will pay tribute to the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, during the 18th annual HSMAI Adrian Awards Show - a gala black-tie dinner to be held on Jan. 28, 2008 at the New York Marriott Marquis. This premier industry event has an expected attendance of more than 1,000 hospitality, travel and tourism industry and marketing executives.
These awards are handed out annually as part of the 2007 HSMAI Adrian Awards Competition, the largest and most prestigious travel event of its kind in the world, now in its 51st year. This year's contest attracted nearly 1,300 entries from around the world, with entries judged by teams of experts from all sectors of the industry.
Tickets are $325 per seat before Jan. 14, 2008 with a table of 10 costing $3,250. After Jan. 14 tickets will cost $350 per seat. Discounted hotel rates at the Marriott Marquis are available at $279 per night by calling the hotel at 212-398-1900 and referencing the HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala. Visit www.AdrianAwards.com for more information on tickets/table purchases. Adrian Awards benefactor partners are DEPARTURES Magazine, TravelCLICK, and Yahoo!
HSMAI
HSMAI is an organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry, and bringing together customers and members at annual events, including HSMAI's Affordable Meetings®. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprising more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 39 chapters in the Americas Region.
For more information on HSMAI, contact the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102, phone (703) 610-9024; fax (703) 610-9005, or visit the web site at www.hsmai.org.
GREATER RALEIGH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
The Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau, as the official destination marketing organization of Raleigh and Wake County, accelerates sustainable economic growth and development by increasing visitor and convention business.
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