Maja Gartmann of Switzerland Tourism Earns IFWTWA Award of Excellence in Destination Marketing

March 16, 2011 - PRLog -- The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's (IFWTWA) Excellence Awards program recognizes the world's finest travel and tourism industry professionals as experienced by the organization's journalist members. Maja Gartmann of Switzerland Tourism earned IFWTWA's Award of Excellence in Destination Marketing for her exemplary work in promoting the diverse aspects of the destination she represents.

According to the IFWTWA member journalist who nominated Ms. Gartmann for recognition: “Maja’s enthusiasm for her country and the destinations visited was infectious. She was patient and knowledgeable in answering our wide-ranging questions, and made learning about all that Switzerland has to offer fun. Press materials provided were relevant, comprehensive, and most helpful. Maja carried out the plan with the grace, cheerfulness, and diligence that sets a standard by which others can be measured. Mindful of the limitations of what could be accomplished in a day, she saw to it that we had the fullest experience.”

The award nomination was carefully evaluated and recommended by IFWTWA's Excellence Awards Committee and the award approved by IFWTWA's Board of Directors.

“As a winner of an IFWTWA Excellence Award, Ms. Gartmann demonstrates the professional standards that represent the best in her industry,” says Maralyn Hill, IFWTWA President. “She and other professionals in her class set – and raise – the bar in the destination marketing field worldwide.”

About IFWTWA: The International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is a global network of journalists who cover the hospitality and lifestyle fields, and the people who promote them.

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The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is a global network of journalists who cover the hospitality and lifestyle fields, and the people who promote them.