HSMAI to Honor Dana Communications With Eight Awards
Annual Adrian Awards Winners Will be Honored at Adrian Awards Gala Feb. 1, 2010 in New York
DECEMBER 1, 2009 - The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will recognize Dana Communications with a total of eight Gold, Silver and Bronze Adrian Awards for advertising and web marketing excellence for its winning entries in the 53rd annual Adrian Awards Competition, the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition globally.
HSMAI will pay tribute to Dana Communications during the 20th annual HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala, a black-tie affair attended by more than 1,000 hospitality, travel and tourism marketing executives, on Feb. 1, 2010 at the New York Marriott Marquis.
Dana Communications is a full-service hospitality and travel lifestyle agency currently celebrating 30 years of marketing experience and expertise. Offices are located in New York, New Jersey, California and the Carolinas. Dana has been honored for the following entries in this year's Adrian Awards Competition:
Gold Award
Millennium Bostonian Martini Mailing (Direct Mail)
Silver Awards
Microsite for Faculty House at Columbia University (Web Site)
Kiawah Island Golf Resort 'Valcation' Campaign (Complete Campaign)
Ultimate Escapes - Pain/Pleasure Banner Ad (Web Ad)
Bronze Awards
Ultimate Escapes - Pain/Pleasure Email Campaign (E-mail Series)
Ultimate Escapes - Pain/Pleasure Campaign (Complete Campaign)
Starwood Hotels & Resorts - StarwoodPro.com (Print Media)
Social Campaign for Faculty House at Columbia University (Complete Campaign)
This year's contest attracted nearly 1,100 entries from around the world, with entries judged by top executives from all sectors of the industry.
In addition to celebrating Dana Communications' award-winning work, the Gala honors lifetime achievement and the 'Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing.' All winning entries will be accessible in the Adrian Awards Winners Gallery online following the gala at www.adrianawards.com.
Tickets are $350 per seat or a table of 10 for $3,500 prior to Jan. 12, 2009. Visit www.AdrianAwards.com for more information on tickets/table purchases. Adrian Awards benefactor partners are DEPARTURES Magazine, Google, TravelCLICK and TripAdvisor
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