IFWTWA
January 10, 2012
Diamond Bar, CA
West Coast Media Contact
Linda Kissam
On behalf of the IFWTWA
951-526-4540LindaKissam@Kissam.net
International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association

Shares stage with 2012 Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
Diamond Bar, CA (Dec. 2011) The International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) announces its participation in the January 28-29, 2012 Chicago Travel & Adventure Show.The Travel & Adventure Show returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center showcasing more than 400 exhibitors, amazing trip giveaways, travel tips from the experts including travel legendSamantha Brown, Patricia Schultz, Maralyn Hill (IFWTWA President)  and more. Attendees can experience scuba diving, ride camels, see cultural performances and test their taste buds at the fiery foods challenge. The biggest show of its kind in the Mid West, this is THE place for the serious traveler. It opens at the Convention Center on Saturday, January 28, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday, January 29, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.The IFWTWA is pleased to announce that it’s President, Maralyn Hill  will be participating in two culinary and travel related seminars.  In addition to speaking on the culinary panels, Maralyn will be attending the show to meet with both writers and tourism bureaus and CVBs who would like to learn more about IFWTWA. Anyone who wants to set up an appointment with Maralyn should contact her at maralyn@ifwtwa.orgSaturday, Jan. 28
4:00pm – 5:00pm

Travel + Destination Symposium

“Destination Culinary – Current Trends & Destinations” T+DS Meeting Room
Sunday, Jan. 29
Travel & Adventure Show (consumer)

“Travel for Foodies ~ Tips, Trends, and Tools for the Culinary Traveler”

Culinary Stage

Free tickets to the event – a $10 value – can be obtained (while they last) Type in promo code: SPK at  www.adventureexpo.com/tickets after you pick the show where you want to register..

About: The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is a dynamic nonprofit organization based out of Southern California. What started out as a small group of prominent Frenchmen rating restaurants in 1956 is now a global network of journalists who cover the hospitality and lifestyle fields, and the people who promote them. Members cover a broad spectrum of travel destination attractions such as active and passive adventure activities, ecology, historical features, culture, fairs, festivals, food, wine, and special events. The association’s membership includes professionals in culinary arts and sciences, the wine growing and production industry, and hotel and hospitality management industries.

I hope I get the opportunity to meet journalists who attend as well as CVBs and Tourism Bureaus.

Maralyn D. Hill

The Epicurean Explorer

President, International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association

Editor-at-Large, CityRoom

Contributor: The Epoch Times, Spa Review Magazine, Global Writes, JustLuxe

Columnist: Big Blend Magazines,

Blogs: Where and What in the WorldSuccess with Writing

Maralyn
Author: Maralyn

Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.