Destinations International Foundation Announces Spirit of Hospitality Award Winners
December 17, 2018
Washington, D.C. (December 18, 2018) – Destinations International Foundation Chair Jason Fulvi, President and CEO of Visit KC and Destinations International President and CEO Don Welsh today announced that tickets are available for the Spirit of Hospitality Celebration. The annual event will be held on February 12, 2019 at The Hamilton, 600 14th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
Samantha Brown is this year’s Spirit of Hospitality Award honoree. The award is the highest recognition presented annually to individuals and organizations that show exceptional dedication and commitment to the travel and tourism industry. Samantha Brown has been inspiring travelers for 18 years. During her time at Travel Channel, she created 10 original international and domestic travel series generating over 170 hours of television. Samantha’s new travel series, Samantha Brown’s Places to Love premiered on PBS in January 2018. In Places to Love, Samantha features the destinations, experiences and most importantly the people that make us the traveler feel like we belong to a place.
“I am honored to be recognized by the Destinations International Foundation for my work in promoting tourism and travel,” said Samantha Brown. “My passion for travel focuses on people and their culture, and with the support of organizations like the Destinations International Foundation, we can continue to support the success of destinations around the world.”
“Samantha Brown is an icon in our industry,” said Fulvi. “She has been inspiring millions with her television shows for almost two decades and we look forward to celebrating her and her commitment to the travel and tourism industry at this critical event for the Destinations International Foundation.”
“The Spirit of Hospitality Celebration brings together travel and tourism peers to network, entertain clients and recognize leadership in our industry,” said Welsh. “We look forward to seeing many of our members and partners at this critical Destinations International Foundation event that raises funds to ensure the continued growth of destination around the world. We are also looking forward to celebrating Samantha Brown, who continues to inspire travelers around the world, as our 2019 Spirit of Hospitality Award honoree.”