Partners In Paradise Winners Announced

Trisha VanLieshout and Jennifer Ludwig are the travel industry and group winners of the bi-annual “Partners In Paradise” award from Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts.

Twice a year the sales force honors the event and meeting planners that go above and beyond and embody the qualities of the ideal Marriott partner: innovative, proactive and passionate about creating unforgettable retreats.

Trisha VanLieshout is the Caribbean Strategy & Buying Leader for the Mark Travel Corporation and the Travel Industry Partner Award winner. She was nominated for growing the production in the Caribbean from Mark Travel, as well as being receptive, sharing helpful feedback about the resorts and her willingness, energy and organizational abilities. She not only supports the team strategies, but goes above and beyond to proactively make things happen.

Jennifer Ludwig is the Partner In Paradise Group Award winner from Maxvantage Meetings. She was nominated based upon her long tenure of working with MARCAM, exemplifying a true partnership and commitment. She trusts this portfolio and is quick to bring new accounts on board for the cluster. She continues to increase the production from Maxvantage, being a true leader even during tough times.

The winners received a personalized plaque, an American Express check, press release, recognition and an exclusive feature in the MARCAM e-newsletter.

Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is an integrated sales and marketing organization that was formed in 1997 to combine the sales and marketing efforts of several resort properties in the Caribbean and Mexico. Today, the group consists of a select portfolio of nine oceanfront resorts that are owned and/or managed by Marriott International.

Representing the most spectacular resort properties throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, including Aruba, Curaçao, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, Grand Cayman, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, each Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resort captures the charm of its distinctive locale, while providing renowned quality and the high levels of hospitality and service that Marriott resorts uphold.