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:
GlobalWeddingResoure.com
MarryCaribbean.com
BlogTheWeddingGuru.blogspot.com
Wedding & Honeymoon Correspondent,
Questex Publications
For her involvement in the industry, she has been acknowledged by various countries/organizations:
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.
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.
Outstanding Service Award – CTO – in recognition of dedicated service and leadership/professional excellence in the development of the tourism product.
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.
CTO Award of Excellence – Tireless dedication and exceptional support in promotion of Romance Market in the Caribbean
Brides Magazine Sales Person of the Year
United States Virgin Islands – Media Travel Partner of the Year
Jamaica Tourist Board – the Marcella Martinez Award for excellence in the promotion of Jamaica.
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 where she hosts a monthly Travel marketing luncheon in New York and is 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.
