What
the TRAVEL INDUSTRY, MEDIA & CLIENTS say about
Travel Marketing Experts...
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"Chris Ryall has dedicated himself to representing New Hampshire's tourism industry and has been instrumental in increasing the number of visitors from Canada each year. During a challenging economic climate, Chris Ryall has worked diligently to maintain and even grow the number of Canadian visitors to the State. Chris Ryall's skills have led to millions of dollars being contributed to New Hampshire's toursim industry. He has served as an exceptional ambassador for the State of New Hampshire."
John H. Lynch
Governor
New Hampshire
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"While we at the Canada-Arizona Business Council know Chris' first job at hand is to increase tourism traffic to Arizona, we have found his presence in Canada to be a lot more than just that, he is the face of Arizona in Canada! A job that we think he does very well. If anything, not only do we want to see Chris continue in his capacity of representing Arizona Tourism, we would like to see his mandate expand to help the Arizona Department of Commerce in certain trade issues."
Glenn Williamson
CEO & Founder
Canada Arizona Business Council
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"During his time with our office, Mr. Ryall dedicated himself to representing the state of New Hampshire's tourism industry, as well as the Division of Travel & Tourism Development, in Canada and helped to increase the number of visitors from Canada to New Hampshire.
He worked diligently to protect New Hampshire's share of Canadian visitors during challenging economic times. Chris's valuable journalism background and skills led to millions of dollars in earned media that ran in Canada on New Hampshire's tourism industry.
It was a pleasure working with him over the nine years of the contract and we appreciate the international marketing success he achieved on behalf of the state of New Hampshire. Chris' marketing and public relations skills would be a tremendous asset to any organization."
Lori Harnois
Director
New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development
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"My involvement with SeeAmerica coincided with the opening of the Canada branch of the Arizona Office of Tourism in 1996. Through Chris' work, and the dedicated professionals from Arizona Office of Tourism, Arizona has become top of mind with Canadian vacationers, and 'snowbirds'. I'm very pleased to continue to associate myself with Chris Ryall and Travel Marketing Experts, and am happy to provide this recommendation of his services."
Richard Carret
Chairman
SeeAmerica Committee - Canada
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"The number of visitors from Canada to Arizona is up significantly and TME has played a leading role in this increase. Through sales missions, product trainings and trade shows, TME has continually been in the forefront of the Canadian tourism industry. As a result, the company is held in the highest regard across the country. Travel Marketing Experts and Chris Ryall are well respected throughout Canada and are a great asset to the Arizona Office of Tourism."
Kathrine Blomquist
Tourism Marketing Manager
Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau
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"In all my dealings with Chris he has shown extensive product knowledge on the destination and the properties, which would most fit into our tour programs. As a product buyer who has attended numerous trade events for many North American and European destinations the Air Canada Centre Arizona Night in January 2006 ranks as one of the best. Chris and his staff are a pleasure to deal with and no doubt have helped Arizona increase its visitation from Canada through the highly regarded annual sales missions and other marketing activities."
Paul Holinaty
Product Director, North America
Holiday House
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"Many thanks again for having us work
with you and the Arizona Office of Tourism on a great media
fam. The International Media Shootout was well done and went
off without a hitch for us, and in speaking with the journalists
on the way home it was a great trip, one of the best they
have ever attended. We look forward to working with your office
even more."
Robert Warrington
Senior Manager, Marketing Services
Ultimate Golf Vacations
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"Chris has provided excellent
assistance to our commercial promotions, particularly those
in the wine sector, and has assisted my office to promote
Australia’s image as a business partner. He has also
provided invaluable assistance to the Immigration and Information
Sections of this Consulate through his strong links with the
travel industry generally."
Terry Hunt
Consul General & Senior Trade Commissioner-Canada
Australian Consulate General
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"As a travel journaist since 1987 and as Chair of the Canadian Chapter of SATW (The Society of American Travel Writers,) I can speak highly of the enthusiasm, energy, conscientiousness and charm of Mr. Chris Ryall. Over the years, whether it is for the planning and implementing of intricate shoots for television productions or the organizing of conventions for travel industry and media professionals Chris has been a joy to work with. Everything goes without a hitch! As Chris has expertise in a broad cross-section of communications media, he can easily address the details necessary for effective PR in Television, print or multimedia concerns."
Bea Connolly
Producer, Publisher
President - SATW International
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"Travel Marketing Experts Inc. responds quickly to media requests for information or comment. Chris Ryall is well respected by the media and his industry colleagues for his extensive knowledge of the tourism issues and trends."
Patrick Dineen
Editor
Travelweek
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"I have worked with Travel Marketing Experts for the past five years in my role as editor of Canadian Traveller magazine and have come to rely on Chris and his staff for timely and accurate responses to my requests. Over the years I have attended many Arizona events organized by Chris, from full-blown trade functions to intimate brakfast meetings, and have always come away with new information and contacts that have been of great value to me, and my magazine. In closing I would like to say that it has been a pleasure working with Chris and his staff over the years, they form one of the most professional and reliable companies with whom I have dealt."
Janice Strong
Editor
Canadian Traveller
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"I am pleased to say that Chris and Travel Marketing Experts have been a pleasure to work with, combining professional expertise and industry knowledge with convivial style. The reputation of Travel Marketing Experts for putting on successful sales missions, trade events, media luncheons, media Fams and promotions is second to none in Canada, and deservedly so. I would like to take this opportunity of recommending Travel Marketing Experts and Chris Ryall as a hard-working, effective and wonderfully personable travel executive with a most respected marketing organization."
Chris Robinson
Host - Chris Robinson Travel Show - CFRB
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"Chris Ryall is well known in the tourism
industry and his company Travel Marketing Experts Inc. has
been a valuable asset in assisting us in achieving our marketing
objectives in the Canadian marketplace. His knowledge and
understanding of all aspects of the industry enable the company
to develop and finish projects on time and on budget."
Steven D. Kaufman
President
Vacation.com - Canada
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"Chris Ryall and his staff have done an exemplary job
in proposing and implementing activities, including retail
and media promotions to enhance Travel Alberta's presence.
Travel Marketing Experts provided a thorough and timely report
that included photos, ads and audio, for each show. Travel
Marketing Experts provides a valuable service in a professional,
efficient manner. I would highly recommend this company for
event coordination."
Heather Lundy
Sales Development Director, The Americas
Travel Alberta International
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"I had the pleasure of working with Travel Marketing
Experts and Mr. Chris Ryall in particular for the past twelve
months. Within a short time they won the confidence of the
travel industry and media and were effectively promoting South
Africa as a tourist destination."
Sarel Opperman
General Manager of the Americas, Asia and Australasia
South Africa Tourism
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"In the past five years I have had the
pleasure of working with Chris, The Arizona Office of Tourism’s
Canadian trade marketing and public relations representative,
in varied capacities. Travel Marketing Experts was always
efficient and thorough in their reporting and communication
with our team and they did an outstanding job generating awareness
and positive publicity for the state. It is with great enthusiasm
and confidence that I recommend the services and expertise
of Chris Ryall and his staff at Travel Marketing Experts."
Laura McMurchie
Vice - President, Communications
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
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