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New York (February 9, 2009): On February 2, 2009, MVP/NY, New York City’s leading multimedia provider of visitor information, presented Jonathan M. Tisch with its venerated Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the 2008 Hotel Excellence Awards.
Speaking before an audience of more than 500 New York City hospitality professionals (hotel general managers, directors of food and beverage, concierges and press), the CEO of Loews Hotels gave a lively acceptance speech in which he applauded the industry for rallying together during an economically challenging time. Tisch stressed the urgency of continuing to strive toward maintaining New York City’s leadership as the number one destination in the nation that boasted a record 47 million annual visitors in 2008).
With the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award, Tisch joins a very exclusive club of travel and hospitality giants such as Joseph E. Spinnato (President and CEO of the Hotel Association of New York City), Cristyne Nicholas (the former President of NYC & Company), and last year’s winner, Tom Lewis (President of Gray Line New York Sightseeing), who was also this year’s presenter. Made of beautiful glass that captures the essence of New York City, the award is designed by Robert DuGrenier Associates and adorned with a beautiful crystal heart made by Lalique.
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About MVP/NY:
Morris Visitor Publications New York (MVP/NY) is a division of Morris Communications Company. MVP/NY’s market-leading visitor publications include IN New York and Where® New York magazines, QG: NYC’s Official QuickGuide, Where Guestbook® New York and IN New York Maps. Reaching every segment of the visitor market—from leisure and family to business and luxury travel—MVP/NY products appear at more than 300 of New York’s most distinguished hotels, visitor centers and high-traffic attractions, private clubs and upscale corporate housing, and generate annual readership in excess of 30 million. For more information, log onto www.mvpny.net, MVP/NY’s comprehensive visitor’s Web site.
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Nikki Meseguer
MVP/NY
212.636.2760
Hotelier and Tourism Guru Recognized for a Lifetime of Achievements
New York (February 9, 2009): On February 2, 2009, MVP/NY, New York City’s leading multimedia provider of visitor information, presented Jonathan M. Tisch with its venerated Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the 2008 Hotel Excellence Awards.
Speaking before an audience of more than 500 New York City hospitality professionals (hotel general managers, directors of food and beverage, concierges and press), the CEO of Loews Hotels gave a lively acceptance speech in which he applauded the industry for rallying together during an economically challenging time. Tisch stressed the urgency of continuing to strive toward maintaining New York City’s leadership as the number one destination in the nation that boasted a record 47 million annual visitors in 2008).
With the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award, Tisch joins a very exclusive club of travel and hospitality giants such as Joseph E. Spinnato (President and CEO of the Hotel Association of New York City), Cristyne Nicholas (the former President of NYC & Company), and last year’s winner, Tom Lewis (President of Gray Line New York Sightseeing), who was also this year’s presenter. Made of beautiful glass that captures the essence of New York City, the award is designed by Robert DuGrenier Associates and adorned with a beautiful crystal heart made by Lalique.
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Download PDF version of this press release. You wil need a PDF reader to view it. Download the free PDF Reader now!About MVP/NY:
Morris Visitor Publications New York (MVP/NY) is a division of Morris Communications Company. MVP/NY’s market-leading visitor publications include IN New York and Where® New York magazines, QG: NYC’s Official QuickGuide, Where Guestbook® New York and IN New York Maps. Reaching every segment of the visitor market—from leisure and family to business and luxury travel—MVP/NY products appear at more than 300 of New York’s most distinguished hotels, visitor centers and high-traffic attractions, private clubs and upscale corporate housing, and generate annual readership in excess of 30 million. For more information, log onto www.mvpny.net, MVP/NY’s comprehensive visitor’s Web site.
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