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Acclaim Meetings Appoints Melissa Wright to Vice President Role to Accelerate Growth in Travel Events
1/7/2026
OYSTER BAY, NY - In a period of exponential expansion, leading travel event planner Acclaim Meetings has appointed Melissa Wright to its newly created role of Vice President. Wright will build upon the current wave of growth and oversee the team that plans and executes events, meetings, incentives, trainings, and in-destination education trips.
An industry veteran of more than three decades, Wright comes to Acclaim Meetings from TRAVELSAVERS. There, as Vice President, Business Development, she transformed the support the network provides to affiliated agencies. Wright was instrumental in shaping the Business Analyst role into an interactive consultant who provides in-person, customized counsel to agencies, supporting them in growing their revenues. Over the past 16 years, she has partnered with TRAVELSAVERS agencies in the US and Canada to assist them in meeting their goals.
“Melissa is the perfect leader for Acclaim as the company expands by leaps and bounds,” said Chief Sales Officer Kathryn Mazza-Burney. “In her TRAVELSAVERS role, she innovated to position us for future growth, built deep relationships, and enhanced the success of our agencies. Melissa will now bring her strong management skills and stellar record of achievement to Acclaim to further develop this significant part of our business.”
“Acclaim is at a pivotal moment in its history,” Wright said. “With demand for travel events and professional development climbing sharply, we’re aiming to channel this momentum into sustainable growth. At the same time, we’ll continue to deliver exceptional experiences to our attendees and partners while continuously enhancing our industry conferences and meetings.”
Since 2008, Acclaim Meetings has provided event planning services to the travel industry, including global trade shows, conventions, conferences and meetings. It empowers travel agencies, suppliers, and meeting planners to elevate both revenue and visibility. With unmatched expertise in strategic planning, strong negotiating leverage, and flawless execution, Acclaim delivers cost effective events that captivate and inspire attendees.
About Acclaim Meetings
Acclaim Meetings delivers event planning services to the travel industry, including global trade shows, tourism conventions, destination conferences, meetings and incentive trips. Since 2008, it has empowered travel agencies, suppliers and meeting planners to increase visibility and revenue. Acclaim Meetings offers strategic planning, negotiating power and flawless execution to cost-effectively implement events that engage and inspire. It supplies infrastructure and support for successful meetings, including tools, relationships, site selection, and contract negotiation. The Acclaim team brings precision and professionalism to every detail, creating events that foster connections, showcase innovation, and drive meaningful business opportunities. Acclaim Meetings is a division of American Marketing Group, whose companies include TRAVELSAVERS, NEST and The Affluent Traveler Collection. www.travelsavers.com
Contact:
[email protected]
OYSTER BAY, NY - In a period of exponential expansion, leading travel event planner Acclaim Meetings has appointed Melissa Wright to its newly created role of Vice President. Wright will build upon the current wave of growth and oversee the team that plans and executes events, meetings, incentives, trainings, and in-destination education trips.
An industry veteran of more than three decades, Wright comes to Acclaim Meetings from TRAVELSAVERS. There, as Vice President, Business Development, she transformed the support the network provides to affiliated agencies. Wright was instrumental in shaping the Business Analyst role into an interactive consultant who provides in-person, customized counsel to agencies, supporting them in growing their revenues. Over the past 16 years, she has partnered with TRAVELSAVERS agencies in the US and Canada to assist them in meeting their goals.
“Melissa is the perfect leader for Acclaim as the company expands by leaps and bounds,” said Chief Sales Officer Kathryn Mazza-Burney. “In her TRAVELSAVERS role, she innovated to position us for future growth, built deep relationships, and enhanced the success of our agencies. Melissa will now bring her strong management skills and stellar record of achievement to Acclaim to further develop this significant part of our business.”
“Acclaim is at a pivotal moment in its history,” Wright said. “With demand for travel events and professional development climbing sharply, we’re aiming to channel this momentum into sustainable growth. At the same time, we’ll continue to deliver exceptional experiences to our attendees and partners while continuously enhancing our industry conferences and meetings.”
Since 2008, Acclaim Meetings has provided event planning services to the travel industry, including global trade shows, conventions, conferences and meetings. It empowers travel agencies, suppliers, and meeting planners to elevate both revenue and visibility. With unmatched expertise in strategic planning, strong negotiating leverage, and flawless execution, Acclaim delivers cost effective events that captivate and inspire attendees.
About Acclaim Meetings
Acclaim Meetings delivers event planning services to the travel industry, including global trade shows, tourism conventions, destination conferences, meetings and incentive trips. Since 2008, it has empowered travel agencies, suppliers and meeting planners to increase visibility and revenue. Acclaim Meetings offers strategic planning, negotiating power and flawless execution to cost-effectively implement events that engage and inspire. It supplies infrastructure and support for successful meetings, including tools, relationships, site selection, and contract negotiation. The Acclaim team brings precision and professionalism to every detail, creating events that foster connections, showcase innovation, and drive meaningful business opportunities. Acclaim Meetings is a division of American Marketing Group, whose companies include TRAVELSAVERS, NEST and The Affluent Traveler Collection. www.travelsavers.com
Contact:
[email protected]
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