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CIIC PR

CIIC PR

NY + Miami + LA

New York, NY

845/358-3920 x11

[email protected]

www.ciicpr.com

Providing public relations and social media services to the travel & tourism, hospitality, food & beverage, real estate, and lifestyle industries.

Founded: 1996.

Agency Statement:

Carolyn Izzo, Founder & CEO; & Amy Sedeño, VP & Partner; Jennifer Barry, Mng. Dir.

(L to R) Carolyn Izzo, Founder & CEO; Amy Sedeño, VP & Partner; Jennifer Barry, Mng. Dir.

CIIC PR is an award-winning full-service international public relations, social media and communications firm. We are experts in delivering intelligent, fresh, and results-driven work with a unique understanding of the hospitality, tourism, food & beverage, real estate, and lifestyle sectors. We transform ideas into powerful stories.

Founded in 1996 and celebrating over 28 years in business, CIIC is a certified woman-owned small business (WOSB) and is also certified as woman-owned by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). With full-service offices in New York and Miami, as well as partner offices in California, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and Latin America, CIIC is positioned in the largest media and influencer markets in the world.

Our work on behalf of our clients has been recognized with awards from PR Daily, PR News and HSMAI, and our team has been recognized amongst the Top Women in PR by PR News. CIIC PR was also awarded TOP 100 Agency by PR News' Agency Elite Awards, The PR Net 100, a BLLA’s Boutique Hospitality Partner of the Year and was recently recognized as Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards Top 10 Agencies of the Year for 2024.

For more information or to inquire about new business opportunities, please contact 845-358-3920 x11 or visit us at www.ciicpr.com.

Carolyn Izzo, Founder & CEO; Amy Sedeño, VP & Partner; Jennifer Barry, Mng. Dir.

Clients Include:

Alexander Hotel
Barbados Tourism
BGPL Wines (Barton & Guestier, Patriarche and Listel Brands)
Bishop Design
BLESS Hotel Madrid
Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection
David Adam Real Estate
Dream Hollywood Hotel
Hacienda Encantada Hotel & Residences
Hotel Wayam Merida
Lenox Global VIP
Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa
Mexico Grand Hotels & Resorts
Mondrian Condesa Mexico City
Mundo Imperial Hotels & Resorts
Palladium Hotel Group (US, Mexico & Europe)
RDB Hospitality
Savoy Signature Hotels & Resorts
Tice’s Corner Marketplace
Vista Encantada Hotel & Spa
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Grand Barbados
Ximim Hotel & Resort

CIIC PR in the news with O'Dwyer's:

Accounts in Transit: Crowe PR Lands Bear Fight Whiskey

Thu., Aug. 28, 2025

...discover their own ‘bear fight,’” said Next Century Spirits VP of brand marketing Amanda Blanco. CIIC PR  adds The Belize Collection, a portfolio of luxury resorts, to its roster of hospitality clients. The...

Accounts in Transit: West of Fairfax Lands Relevant+

Thu., Aug. 21, 2025

...made them the ideal choice to help propel Relevant+ into its next stage of growth.” CIIC PR is appointed as PR agency of record for Ultimate Care Assisted Living Management, which...

Then and Now: 30 Years of Evolution in Travel PR

Mon., Jul. 28, 2025

... Carolyn Izzo In 1996, when I founded CIIC PR , the travel and hospitality industry was a very different place. “Public relations” often meant...

PR Firm News: Real Chemistry Acquires Greater Than One

Tue., Jul. 22, 2025

...built to deliver results,” said Real Chemistry CEO Shankar Narayanan. (L-R) Jennifer Barry, Elly van Os CIIC PR , with a roster that includes clients in the travel, hospitality, food & beverage, and...

Accounts in Transit: Powerhouse & Co. Lands Taco Cabana

Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

...across several key facets of our business,” said Taco Cabana president and COO Ulyses Camacho. CIIC PR is named PR shop for Select Registry: Distinguished Inns of North America, the originator...

Accounts in Transit: Montieth & Co. Picks Up Pink Bows Foundation

Wed., Apr. 16, 2025

...we can now better connect with our community, share our initiatives, and expand our impact.”   CIIC PR  comes on board as AOR for Hotel BPM Brooklyn, the flagship location of the music-inspired boutique...

Accounts in Transit: Montieth & Co. Strikes Gold

Wed., Apr. 2, 2025

...from the business, allowing healthcare enterprises to augment or automate tasks effectively at any scale.  CIIC PR partners with The Morrow Hotel, a property in Washington DC’s NoMA (north of Massachusetts...

How Lesser-Known Wine Regions Can Break Into U.S. Market

Wed., Mar. 12, 2025

...sure the right people are paying attention. *** Amy Sedeño is Vice President and Partner at CIIC PR ....

Accounts in Transit: 360PR+ Picks Up STIHL

Fri., Feb. 14, 2025

...stories and build meaningful connections with consumers,” said STIHL Inc, VP of marketing Eric Bjorling. CIIC PR  is partnering with Casa Carolina, a recently opened luxury wellness boutique hotel and gastro bar in...

Accounts in Transit: PAN Picks Up VTEX

Fri., Dec. 13, 2024

...creating meaningful, measurable impact in the industry,” said VTEX EVP of North America Daniela Jurado. CIIC PR  re-ups with Barbados Tourism Marketing as its public relations agency of record for the Latin America region, continuing...

Accounts in Transit: FINN Connects With Extreme Hangout

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

...sustainable change through the work of our two organizations,” said Extreme Hangout founder Amber Nuttall. CIIC PR  expands its West Coast presence by working with Dream Hollywood, a Los Angeles hotel that is...

Miami's Magic: Bridging the Latin American Market

Thu., Jul. 18, 2024

...market, driving growth and fostering lasting connections. *** Amy Sedeño is Vice President & Partner at CIIC PR ....

Accounts in Transit: Three Cheers to Pitch Louis Latour

Tue., Jul. 16, 2024

...educating more consumers about Louis Latour's multigenerational story and our high-quality wines," said Florent Latour. CIIC PR  adds Mexico City’s Alexander Hotel to its luxury hospitality portfolio. The agency will partner with the...

Accounts in Transit: CIIC PR Checks In at Wyndham Grand Barbados

Wed., May 8, 2024

... CIIC PR  signs on to position Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort as a...

Accounts in Transit: Blueprint Creative Group Lands $4.5M PA Pact from US Army

Tue., Apr. 9, 2024

...and materials, and organizing special visits and presentations by command leadership, stakeholders, and congressional members. CIIC PR signs up Bishop Design, an interior design firm based in Dubai and Miami, in...

Accounts in Transit: CIIC PR Checks in at Mondrian Mexico City Condesa

Wed., Mar. 27, 2024

... CIIC PR launches a partnership with Mondrian Mexico City Condesa. In addition to working to effectively position...

Accounts in Transit: CIIC PR LandsNovotel Miami Brickell

Tue., Jul. 25, 2023

... CIIC PR signs on Novotel Miami Brickell, a 275-unit property. CIIC’s scope of work for the...

AI in Travel Public Relations, Friend or Foe?

Thu., Jul. 13, 2023

...decisions about incorporating AI into our workflows. The good What drove us to explore AI at CIIC PR in the first place was the premise to understand consumer analytics better. Data-driven PR...

Accounts in Transit: CIIC PR Picks Up Savoy Signature Collection

Thu., Mar. 2, 2023

... CIIC PR  adds Savoy Signature Collection to its roster of hotel clients. The agency will spearhead the communications strategy...

Accounts in Transit: 5W Public Relations Adds The Strong National Museum of Play

Wed., Jan. 25, 2023

...brand equity through a thoughtful and unexpected integrated marketing strategy,” said Tricoci CMO Kristen Chase. CIIC PR  signs on with hospitality-focused firm Pineapple Procurement. The agency will take the lead on the company’s...

Accounts in Transit: Pollack Group Signs on with Jewish Future Pledge

Tue., Oct. 11, 2022

...PPC and monthly email marketing responsibilities, as well as managing relationships with partner nonprofit organizations.  CIIC PR  adds Grand Hotel Cancún to its hospitality portfolio, expanding the agency’s presence in Mexico. ...

Accounts in Transit: Moleaer Picks Padilla

Tue., Oct. 4, 2022

...make a significant impact,” said Moleaer vice president of marketing and public relations Jennifer Lim. CIIC PR is selected to lead the communications strategy for The Muse New York as the...

Accounts in Transit: 5W Picks Up Cirrus Nexus

Fri., Sep. 23, 2022

...share our story with a broader audience,” said Cirrus Nexus CEO and co-founder Chris Noble.  CIIC PR  adds Pamela Wasabi, a Miami-based, wholesale vegan bakery specializing in organic vegan and gluten-free cakes, cookies,...

Accounts in Transit: Pollack Group Lands EXMO Crypto Exchange

Thu., Aug. 11, 2022

...anytime, and close deals in just a few taps,” said The Pollack Group president Stefan Pollack. CIIC PR is selected to lead PR efforts for The Principal Madrid Hotel, by Único Hotels,...

The Return of Travel Isn’t What We Expected

Thu., Jul. 14, 2022

...the pandemic. *** Amy Sedeño is Vice President and Partner at Carolyn Izzo Integrated Communications / CIIC PR ....

Accounts in Transit: CIIC PR Checks in at Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Tue., Jul. 12, 2022

... CIIC PR  checks in at Crescent Hotels & Resorts, an operator of hotels and resorts with over 100...

Accounts in Transit: Colangelo & Partners Wins Wines of Georgia

Wed., Apr. 20, 2022

...landscape and highlight our innovative therapies," said Paradigm CMO and interim CEO, Dr. Donna Skerrett.    CIIC PR  is selected to lead PR efforts for the voco Times Square South. CIIC will assist...

Accounts in Transit: Jeffrey Group Adds Council of the Americas

Wed., Mar. 16, 2022

...intersection with COA's mission," said Americas Society/Council of the Americas vice president Maria Lourdes Teran. CIIC PR  adds BGPL USA to its roster of wine & spirits clients. The agency will lead...

On the Move: Culloton + Bauer Luce Adds Avery

Wed., Dec. 15, 2021

...the state’s regulatory climate,” said Culloton + Bauer Luce CEO and president Dennis Culloton. Amy Sedeño CIIC PR  promotes Amy Sedeño to vice president. Sedeño, who is also a partner at the agency, spearheaded...

Accounts in Transit: Coyne PR to Promote CloserStill Media Veterinary Shows

Mon., Dec. 6, 2021

...of shows during the year,” said CloserStill Media marketing and content director Emily De Marco. CIIC PR is selected to lead public relations efforts for RDB Hospitality, a hospitality management and...

Accounts in Transit: V2 Communications Adds Aidentified and Everseen

Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

...support news and thought leadership, content development (blogs, contributed articles), speaking opportunities and award wins. CIIC PR  is to lead public relations efforts for Mundo Imperial Entertainment & Hospitality, an Acapulco-based brand...

Accounts in Transit: CIIC PR Picks Up Stadaconé Gin Maker

Tue., Nov. 16, 2021

... CIIC PR adds Stadaconé, a gin provider from Québec, to its roster of food and beverage...

Accounts in Transit: CIIC PR Lands Curator Hotel & Resort Collection

Mon., Nov. 8, 2021

... CIIC PR adds Curator Hotel & Resort Collection to its hospitality portfolio. CIIC will lead the planning...

Accounts in Transit: CIIC PR Lands Nevis Tourism

Wed., Sep. 15, 2021

... CIIC PR adds Nevis Tourism Authority to its roster of travel and tourism clients. CIIC has...

News of Firms: LLYC Picks Up Majority Stake in Ad Agency CHINA

Mon., Aug. 2, 2021

...its 25th anniversary with a new look and branding campaign. To develop the “rebranding,” CIIC PR collaborated with lifestyle branding agency Madison Melle, which focused on key research, brand pillars...

From Google to Responsible Tourism: 25 Years of Travel

Thu., Jul. 22, 2021

...will prove the best is yet to come. *** Carolyn Izzo-Feldman is Founder and CEO of CIIC PR ....

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