Collinson Media & Events Continues Expansion

ATLANTA - April 15, 2014 - PRLog -- COLLINSON MEDIA & EVENTS CONTINUES EXPANSION

ATLANTA, April 15, 2014—Collinson Media & Events, a leading provider of media and marketing services for the meetings and travel industries, is establishing the company’s overall strategic development under owner and president Chris Collinson. In his newly expanded position, Collinson is leading the reorganization of the company’s legacy brands in its leisure travel division, an expansion of its digital products and services, and the continued growth of its well-respected meetings brands. His leadership reflects his commitment to relationship-building and customer service.

“Good communication is central to our philosophy and success. At Collinson Media, we take the time to listen to our clients, to understand and appreciate their needs. By doing so, we are able to deliver the best advice and the most appropriate solutions to satisfy their objectives,” said Collinson. “Our company has benefitted from the leadership and relationships established by our founder, Newt Collinson III, and former president, Newt Collinson IV. I am committed to ensuring our relentless focus on customer experience and excellent products.”

Prior to his current position, Chris Collinson was president and publisher of the meetings division, which he launched with Rejuvenate Marketplace in 2007, swiftly followed by trade shows and magazines in various meetings and group travel market segments. He joined the family firm in 2003 and later bought the business with his brother, Newt Collinson IV, who served as company president and leader of the leisure division until early 2014. Under the new structure, Chris Collinson is responsible for setting the vision, identifying best-in-business strategies and technologies, and leveraging them across all Collinson brands and services.

“Investing in new product development and technology are among our biggest priorities,” said Collinson, who is credited with his ability to bring teams together, inspire staff and colleagues, and execute innovative initiatives. “By investing in quality conferences, trade shows, publications and other products and services that educate, inspire and improve the lives of the people who use them, we hope to be a catalyst for continued innovation and professionalism in the industry.”

Collinson Media also unveiled Travel Connect, a new leisure travel product that includes a recently launched website, travelconnect.com, and a digital newsletter. New features will be revealed during the next few months, including events, social media integration, and an expanded destination focus. Plans are underway for consumer events, which will drive leisure travelers to preferred destinations, and complement the new Travel Connect website.

ABOUT COLLINSON MEDIA & EVENTS

Collinson Media & Events is a senior leader in the meetings, travel and tourism industry. Specializing in destination marketing, the company produces digital programs, online and mobile solutions, meetings business and travel magazines, trade shows and consumer events, travel guides for newspapers and leisure magazines, and destination information, which is distributed through broadcast and custom programs. More information about the company’s brands and services is available at collinsonmedia.com.

Media contact: dsanfilippo@collinsonmedia.com