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Elite Meetings International Announces Magazine Distribution
Agreement with Hudson News at Major US Airports
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Elite Meetings magazine to arrive on newsstands July 1

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SANTA BARBARA, CA; July 2008 � Elite Meetings International, Inc. announced today that its 2008 issue of Elite Meetings magazine will be sold on major airport newsstands starting July 1, 2008, through high-volume airports in select Hudson News cities.

The distribution plan includes some of the busiest airports in the U.S.: Chicago's Midway and O'Hare, plus John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport. Other high-traffic locations slated to receive the publication include New York's Grand Central and Penn Stations.

�This is a major milestone for Elite Meetings, as we had not planned on any newsstand distribution until at least 2009,� says Kelly Foy, chief executive officer. �We�re excited to offer travelers another high-end alternative to the traditional consumer travel magazine,� Foy adds.

The 304-page magazine, subtitled, �The Planner�s Source for Luxury Meetings and Incentive Travel� will sell on newsstands for $14.95. It features 145 of North America's top luxury properties for corporate meetings and incentive retreats, plus 85 hotels and resorts in development that Elite Meetings International expects to approve for Elite Certification.

Other magazine highlights include articles on green meetings, team building, a 12-month industry events calendar, and more. The 145 Elite Certified properties featured in the second edition of Elite Meetings magazine come from all over North America, from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, to Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort in Nayarit, Mexico. Diverse in more than just geography, the properties span every size and character�from the high-style resplendence of The Venetian in Las Vegas to the low-profile intimacy of San Ysidro Ranch, A Rosewood Resort in the foothills of Santa Barbara, California. Yet, all share one thing in common: an emphasis on luxury.

The distribution agreement with Hudson comes on the heels of the launch of �version 2.0� of EliteMeetings.com, which has received rave reviews for its functionality and ease of use for planners searching for the best hotels and resorts for their North American events.

About Elite Meetings International, Inc.
Elite Meetings International, Inc. is based in Santa Barbara, CA, and connects top meeting and incentive planners with the best hotels and resorts in North America through their annual publication, Elite Meetings magazine, and semiannual event, the Elite Meetings Alliance. Additionally, the company�s Web site serves as a vehicle for luxury properties targeting this highly qualified audience, and is provided online as a complimentary and comprehensive resource. For additional information, please visit www.EliteMeetings.com or call 805.730.1000.


 
Contact:

  Elite Meetings International, Inc.
  Christine Lai
  805.730.1000
  [email protected]
www.EliteMeetings.com
 

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Also See: Elite Meetings International, Inc. debuts EliteMeetings.com version 2.0; New site release packs powerful, time-saving tools for planners to search, locate, and negotiate directly with luxury hotels / June 2008
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Elite Meetings International Announces the Acquisition of EliteMeetings.com; The purchase allows company to move forward on its long term vision / January 2008
EliteMeetings.net Takes Bronze in the 51st Annual Adrian Awards; Official Award Presentation by HSMAI to be January 28, 2008 at New York City's Marriott Marquis / December 2007
EliteMeetings.net to Launch First-Ever Online Community for the Luxury Meetings Market / November 2007
Elite Meetings International Welcomes Brad Pirman as CIO / October 2007
Group Business, Education and Networking Highlight the Fall 2007 Elite Meetings Alliance; Powerful Combination Delivers Successful Outcome / September 2007
Elite Meetings International Welcomes Susan Campbell to Top Editorial Post / August 2007
Elite Meetings International Opens Latin America & Caribbean Offices; Mauricio Aceves, Caroline Musy, and Renata Villa appointed to management team / July 2007
Elite Meetings International Announces Capital Investment from Jones Equity Partners; Company receives initial $2 million investment, backed by $5 million in revolving credit / July 2007
ELITE MEETINGS International Welcomes Thérèse Hilton as the Newest Member of the Team; The company states this is the first of many key hires in anticipation of exponential growth in 2007 and 2008 / June 2007
Elite Meetings International Launches New Magazine Showcasing North America's Top Hotels and Resorts for Meetings; Elite Meetings magazine, along with the newly launched Web site, are the ultimate resources for meeting and incentive planners / April 2007
Elite Meetings International Launches First-of-its-kind Website, Setting a New Standard for Meeting and Event Planning; Extensive database of North America's top resorts and hotels establishes a one-stop-shop for planning professionals / April 2007
Sundance Prepares for the Elite Meetings Alliance; Event unites top meeting and incentive planners with hotels and resorts for a one of a kind face-to-face business meeting experience / February 2007
Luxury Hoteliers and Corporate Planners Rave About the ELITE MEETINGS ALLIANCE; Next Alliance, Scheduled for March 19-21, 2007, at Utah's Sundance Resort / October 2006
Top-tier Incentive/meeting Planners and Hospitality Executives Join Elite Meetings Advisory Board; Magazine Featuring Best Properties to Launch in 2007 / October 2006
Top-tier Incentive/meeting Planners and Hospitality Executives Join Elite Meetings Advisory Board, Magazine to Launch in 2007 / September 2006
Top Corporate Meeting and Incentive Planner, Luxury Hotelier Gathering in September Has a Few Remaining Openings / August 2006
Hoteliers and Corporate Planners Give High Marks to Inaugural Elite Meetings Alliance; Next Alliance scheduled for September 10-12, 2006, at The Club at Hammock Beach in Florida / May 2006
Hoteliers and Corporate Planners Give High Marks to Inaugural Elite Meetings Alliance; Next Alliance scheduled for September 10-12, 2006, at The Club at Hammock Beach in Florida / May 2006

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