Presented By The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), The Awards Celebrate Innovation And Ingenuity In The Travel Industry
(NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK) December 13, 2023 – TURNER, a leading travel and lifestyle communications agency, is thrilled to announce that seven clients took home 12 HSMAI Adrian Awards in 2023, including three Gold President’s Awards.
“Earning an Adrian Award is one of the highest honors in the travel industry and I am incredibly proud of the strategic and innovative work that our team and client partners have been recognized for by our industry peers,” said TURNER Founder and President, Christine Turner. “Congratulations to our extraordinary client partners, whose creativity, trust and passion we value so highly.”
The Adrian Awards, now in its 67th year, are the largest and most prestigious competition in global travel marketing recognizing hospitality brands and agencies for creativity and innovation. TURNER clients took home 2023 Adrian Awards in the Digital, PR/communications, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) categories. This year’s theme, WanderLOVE, highlighted stories of remarkable campaigns and experiences that sparked a love for travel, igniting a desire for exploration among travelers worldwide.
Gold President’s Award
- Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, Public Relations/Communications – New Opening/Launch: Launching The Caribbean’s First Literary-Inspired Bar – Library by the Sea
- Tourism Australia, Public Relations/Communications – PR Campaign Consumer: Come and Say G’Day Campaign Launch
- Visit Bardstown, Public Relations/Communications – Feature Placement Online or Print – Consumer Magazine or Newspaper: Visiting Bardstown: Soaking up the Flavors—and Community—in the Bourbon Capital of the World, by Tom Wilmes, Garden & Gun (April 2023)
Gold
- Travel Wisconsin, Public Relations/Communications – Feature Placement Online or Print – Consumer Magazine or Newspaper: On an Oneida Homestead, Marveling at Heirloom Corn, by Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler (April 2023)
- Travel Wisconsin, Public Relations/Communications – PR Campaign Consumer: Tasty Makers Campaign
- Visit Bardstown, Public Relations/Communications – PR Campaign Consumer: The Bardstown Collection
Silver
- Visit Estes Park, Trending – Environmental, Social, Governance: Standing Up For Workforce Housing & Childcare in Estes Park
- Travel Wisconsin, Digital – Social Media Campaign: Wisconsin in Color Campaign
- Discover South Carolina, Advertising-Influencer Marketing: South Carolina’s Blockbuster Bucket List
Bronze
- Visit Estes Park, Public Relations/Communications – Special Event: Bringing Frozen Dead Guy Days Back to Life In Estes Park
- Discover South Carolina, Public Relations/Communications – Feature Placement Online or Print – Consumer Magazine or Newspaper: You’re Going to the Wrong City in the Carolinas, by Iona Brannon, Fodor’s Travel (July 2022)
- Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, Public Relations/Communications – Feature Placement Online or Print – Consumer Magazine or Newspaper: Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel Becomes Your Home Away From Office
Read more about TURNER’s award-winning work in 2023, click here for a blog post on our website.
About TURNER
TURNER is an award-winning communications agency delivering integrated public relations, digital, content, social media, and experiential services to travel, tourism and lifestyle brands.
Founded in 1997, TURNER represents some of the world’s best resorts, destinations, fashion, wellness, and outdoor brands. TURNER has offices in New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Miami, FL, and Denver, CO, and a multilingual team to best service its worldwide client base. For more information visit our website or our LinkedIn and Instagram pages.
