For Immediate Release
Contact: Paul Muir
pmuir@msemgmt.com
203-622-6666
Rick Fisher
203 461 9176
rick@vacationhomeexpo.com
 
 

VACATION HOME EXPOS TAPS INDUSTRY VETERAN RICK FISHER AS PRESIDENT

Greenwich, CT, October 26, 2007 - Vacation Home Expo, the first and only consumer travel show solely focused on the condominium, villa, and vacation home rental market, today announced the appointment of Rick Fisher as the company’s President. Presented by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and produced in conjunction with several vacation home associations, the Vacation Home Expo is targeting one of the most popular and fastest growing segments of the vacation home and travel markets.

"We are delighted that Rick has joined us to help create the Vacation Home Expo and other major events that will spotlight the opportunities offered in the vacation rental market", said Paul Muir, Vacation Home Expo’s Chief Executive Officer. He added, "Rick’s knowledge of the vacation rental industry and his relationship with all facets of the market will help us pull everyone together to create events that will satisfy suppliers, retail travel trade and consumers".

Rick’s extensive vacation rental travel background reaches back almost twenty years to 1988 when he launched the retail travel group Condominium Travel Associates, a travel agency consortium and distribution network dedicated to the promotion and marketing of vacation rentals. For the last seven years he was Vice President for Expedia Inc.’s Specialty Lodging division where he helped the company evolve to become the leading online provider for vacation rentals worldwide.

According to Rick the first consumer travel show scheduled in Atlanta next April at the Cobb Galleria Centre couldn’t come at a better time. "The condo, villa, and vacation home segments continue to explode in popularity with consumers, however only about 15% of the North American population has ever vacationed in these alternative
accommodations to a traditional hotel room" said Rick. "The Vacation Home Expo will be a unique venue where consumers, media, and retail travel trade will interface directly with the vacation home supply community to better educate everyone about available properties and resorts and the accommodation lifestyle experience itself", he added.

About Vacation Home Expo
The Vacation Home Expo, April 11-13, 2008, will take place at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. The Expo will attract over 8,000 attendees who will have the opportunity to meet with more than 250 vacation property companies. These exhibitors will give first-hand destination information, and provide "show-only" discounts and travel package specials. The Expo will also feature free educational seminars, giving attendees a unique opportunity to discuss options and alternatives with industry leaders and experts from around the world.

The Vacation Home Expo is presented by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is supported by Industry Partners including Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA), National Association of Condo Hotel Owners (NACHO), and the Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers (CARE). Full details about the Vacation Home Expo can be found at www.vacationhomeexpo.com, or by calling MSE Management at (203) 622-1710 or (877) 604-2867.


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