The Crown Collection, The Language of LuxuryTM Marks 20th Year

After 20 years in business company remains leader in U.S. sales, marketing and reservations

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. October 14, 2008

PARSIPPANY, NJ, April 18, 2006. The Crown Collection, The Language of LuxuryTM, is celebrating 20 years of providing sales, marketing and reservations services to some of the world's most prestigious hotels, resorts, cruise companies and villas. The company has maintained market share and its position as a leader in the industry for over two decades, and has expanded the collection to include over 40 hospitality products. At present The Crown Collection members represent the most desirable of traditional and emerging destinations including France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, the U.K., the U.S., Europe, Asia, South America and the Caribbean.

Established in 1986 as Crown International Marketing, Inc. by Helen Fullem, the company counts among its core constituents an impressive roster of top travel agents and planners of luxury vacations. Considered one of the foremost authorities on luxury-travel, and well respected among hoteliers and owners alike, The Crown Collection has quickly become a formidable brand synonymous with high-level service and unparalleled travel experiences. The company is well versed in the deluxe travel market, offering both clients and travel contacts a hands-on, service-oriented approach to business.

"I am very proud of the work the team at The Crown Collection has provided our loyal client base over the years. This has truly been a team effort and labor of love for all of us. I feel fortunate to promote the world's most incredible hospitality products but most importantly I feel honored to call them my friends," said Fullem. "I am afforded an opportunity every day to work in an industry for which I'm most passionate."

Prior to launching Crown International Marketing, Inc., Ms. Fullem served as North American Sales Manager for Hotel Le Bristol Paris for several years. It was during her tenure that she established the U.S. sales and reservations office for the hotel. Ms. Fullem began her career with The Leading Hotels of the World, where she was Operations Manager responsible for overseeing a worldwide communications and reservations network, as well as travel industry relations.

In recognition of the nearly twenty years of successful travel marketing, Crown International Marketing, Inc., introduced a new name, "The Crown Collection, The Language of LuxuryTM" in October 2004, to reflect its growing portfolio of luxury properties, cruise companies and vacation experiences. The following year it added an executive advisory committee of esteemed hoteliers and property owners, as well as hospitality industry icon Joe Giacoponello, former president of The Leading Hotels of the World.

To serve its constituents in key regions, The Crown Collection maintains sales offices in Los Angeles, California and Basel, Switzerland, providing service to top-producing travel consultants along with affluent consumers worldwide. Along with direct sales, the company incorporates broadcast e marketing, public relations, mailings, informative websites, and educational seminars for its clients.