HSMAI to Honor Zapwater Comunnications with Two Gold Awards
Winners will be Honored at Adrian Awards Gala Feb. 1, 2010 in New York City
NEW YORK, NY, December 2, 2009 - The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will recognize Zapwater Communications, Inc. with two Gold Adrian Awards for public relations excellence in the 53rd annual Adrian Awards Competition, the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition globally.
HSMAI will pay tribute to Zapwater Communications (www.zapwater.com) 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.
Zapwater will be recognized for its work on behalf of the Hotel Sax Chicago. Its campaign Introducing The Hotel Sax Chicago has won a Gold Adrian Award in the Re-Launch of Existing Product Category. Zapwater's creative concept Hotel Sax: Turning Everyday Joes into J-Los won a Gold Adrian Award in the Feature Television Placement category.
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 Zapwater's 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.
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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