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Travel & tourism, hospitality, lifestyle PR.
Airshare
Amtrak
Apple Leisure Group
Arkansas Tourism
Baha Mar
Costa Rica Tourism
Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods
HSMAI
I Love New York
LATAM Airlines
Oceania Cruises
Sensei
Travel & Adventure Show
Travel Texas
Visit California
Visit Dallas
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater
MMGY
360 Lexington Ave., 10th Flr., New York, NY 10017
212/228-1500
www.mmgy.com/what-we-do/public-relations/
Travel & tourism, hospitality, lifestyle PR.
Employees: 57 in PR; 600+ agency-wide. Founded: 1981.
Agency Statement:
At MMGY we are global connectors, storytellers and curators of travel experiences. Wherever you want to go, we’ve been there. With more than 40 years representing the biggest brands in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, we know how to get you there. Rooted in data, analytics and insights, our integrated approach and long-standing media and influencer relationships are harnessed to creatively tell your story and land marquee coverage. We forge an emotional connection to reach our audiences where they live, work and play.We offer expertise in consumer and trade media relations, social media, corporate and brand positioning, experiential and event marketing, strategic partnerships and promotions, influencer engagement and crisis communications.
Industry innovators and thought leaders, MMGY is the author of the widely acclaimed Portrait of American Travelers® annual research study. With offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Austin, Miami, Detroit, Denver, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, Whistler, Washington, D.C., London, Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich and Rotterdam and an international partner network, MMGY Global Travel Marketing Collective, we serve many of the world's premier travel and tourism brands. Other MMGY areas of expertise include integrated marketing, data & analytics, international marketing & communications and research & insights.
Julie Freeman, Exec. VP, Public Relations, Americas; Lauren Kaufman, Mng. Dir.
Clients Include:
A Selection of Clients Includes:Airshare
Amtrak
Apple Leisure Group
Arkansas Tourism
Baha Mar
Costa Rica Tourism
Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods
HSMAI
I Love New York
LATAM Airlines
Oceania Cruises
Sensei
Travel & Adventure Show
Travel Texas
Visit California
Visit Dallas
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater
MMGY in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | MMGY Global Lands Land of LincolnWed., Oct. 29, 2025... The Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Tourism has awarded MMGY Global its worldwide PR, social media and trade representative account. The five-year contract calls for... |
| • | Bold Partnerships for Bold ResultsThu., Jul. 24, 2025...booking engines. Leaning into the hype around National Mean Girls Day on Oct. 3, MMGY took full advantage of the brand’s Millennial and Gen Z following’s love of fun... |
| • | Power of the Palate: Journeying Through Food and WineTue., Jul. 22, 2025...one of the top three motivators for selecting a destination, according to a recent MMGY Travel Intelligence report. We’re seeing this trend explode as travelers build their itineraries around... |
| • | On the Move: ICR Adds BlackRock's HassonWed., Jul. 16, 2025...to clients across industries and market caps,” said ICR founder and CEO Tom Ryan. Oksana Kovalenko MMGY Global hires Oksana Kovalenko as chief human resources officer. Kovalenko comes to ... |
| • | PR Firm News: MMGY Global Acquires Think StrawberriesTue., Jul. 1, 2025... MMGY Global, which works with clients in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, acquires Think... |
| • | On the Move: Go PR Recruits Quinn's BittonMon., Jun. 30, 2025...and destination clients. She previously held account management positions at Nike Communications, MSLGROUP and MMGY . At GO PR, Bitton will work with such marquee clients as Generator x Freehand... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Tier One Partners Adds Web WorkMon., Jun. 16, 2025...visitors, generate leads, and help drive business growth,” said Tier One SVP, content Ashley Tate. MMGY is named website agency and TURNER comes on board as PR agency for the Monroe County... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: MMGY Works With I LOVE NY on Summer Travel PushFri., May 30, 2025... MMGY is working with I LOVE NY on its new integrated summer tourism and travel... |
| • | On the Move: MMGY Recruits Dentsu's FreedmanWed., Apr. 16, 2025... Beth Freedman MMGY appoints Beth Freedman as EVP and managing director for the UK. Freedman was previously CEO of dentsu... |
| • | On the Move: MMGY Global Names Justin Farmer Chief Growth OfficerFri., Jan. 17, 2025... Justin Farmer MMGY Global, which works with clients in the travel, tourism and hospitality industries, promotes Justin Farmer to... |
| • | Acquisition Wave Washes Over PR in 2024Fri., Dec. 27, 2024...financially focused strategic communications shop. The Israel Ministry of Tourism inks a one-year agreement with MMGY Global to handle its PR efforts in the US. Development Counsellors International had a... |
| • | MMGY Global Promotes Zurich TourismThu., Nov. 21, 2024... MMGY Global is working with Zurich Tourism to promote travel to that Swiss city. It is... |
| • | Practice Makes Progress: Inclusivity in PR CampaignsWed., Jul. 24, 2024...the travel and hospitality industry, we see these trends hold steady. For example, in MMGY ’s 2021 The Black Traveler: Insights, Opportunities & Priorities study, 70 percent of Black travelers... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Priority Partnerships Teams Up With Stronger Youth BrandsFri., May 24, 2024...but a key part of how Canadians live,” said Wealthsimple director of communications Sheryl So. MMGY Global is selected by Eataly North America as public relations agency of record for... |
| • | MMGY Global Lands Israel Tourism WorkFri., May 17, 2024...The Israel Ministry of Tourism has signed a one-year agreement with MMGY Global to handle its PR efforts in the US. Development Counsellors International inked a one-year... |
| • | Missing in ActionWed., Apr. 3, 2024...at $11.4M), Ascend Agency (No. 56 at $10.7M), Hahn Agency (No. 57 at $10M), MMGY Wagstaff (No. 68 at $7.8M), Global Gateway Advisors (No. 70 at $7.7M), Scenario Communications... |
| • | On the Move: Inizio Evoke Hires Somma DiSalvo as Chief Strategy OfficerMon., Apr. 1, 2024...efforts for large statewide accounts, hotel brands and international clients. She previously worked at MMGY Global and Formula Public Relations. In her new post, Wire will focus on client... |
| • | On the Move: Highwire PR Hires Weber Shandwick's CoteTue., Feb. 13, 2024...investing in influencer marketing,” said 360PR+ partner & chief client officer Victoria Renwick. Julie Cuesta, Julie Freeman MMGY Global names Julie Cuesta EVP, international marketing, Americas, and Julie Freeman EVP, public relations,... |
| • | On the Move: MMGY Global Ups Moultrie, CompagnoneTue., Jan. 16, 2024... Caroline Moultrie, Craig Compagnone MMGY Global ups Caroline Moultrie to president of Europe and Craig Compagnone to president of... |
| • | News of Firms: MMGY Global Gets New OwnershipMon., Oct. 30, 2023... MMGY Global is acquired with investment funds managed by private equity firm EagleTree Capital. The... |
| • | On the Move: Taft Communications Names Pascarella First Chief Client OfficerThu., Oct. 12, 2023...quality care for all over profit,” said Dr. Talya Schwartz, president & CEO of MetroPlusHealth. Jessica Ware MMGY Wagstaff brings on Jessica Ware as account director, travel and tourism. Ware was previously VP,... |
| • | News of Firms: MMGY Global Acquires Lieb ManagementWed., Sep. 13, 2023... MMGY Global acquires Germany-based PR and marketing firm Lieb Management, expanding the company's European footprint. Lieb... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: MMGY Global Lands Hawaii’s Turtle Bay ResortWed., Jul. 26, 2023... MMGY Global checks in at Hawaii’s Turtle Bay Resort. ... |
| • | Preparing for the UnexpectedMon., Jul. 24, 2023...leaders, it’s our job to get ahead of situations. Our crisis communications experts at MMGY NJF audit client destinations and brands to determine potential risk factors and levels of... |
| • | News of Firms: MMGY Global Acquires TCI ResearchTue., Jun. 20, 2023... MMGY Global acquires TCI Research, a data intelligence group specializing in the travel, tourism and... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: MMGY NJF Adds La Paz, Concord HospitalityFri., Mar. 17, 2023... MMGY NJF adds La Paz, Mexico and Concord Hospitality to its roster of travel and... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Finn Partners Picks China's OnePlus SmartphoneThu., Feb. 23, 2023...Andrea Shen. “Finn Partners impressed us with their global vision, local expertise and flexible model.” MMGY Wagstaff is retained as media relations agency of record for l’Alliance de l’industrie touristique... |
| • | On the Move: MMGY Hires Illinois' Tourism ChiefThu., Jan. 12, 2023... Karla Flannery MMGY Global hires Karla Flannery as its first chief marketing officer. Flannery was most recently... |
| • | Good Riddance 2022Wed., Dec. 28, 2022...asset security on her Instagram without disclosing that she was paid $250K to do so. MMGY Global makes a move on Wagstaff Media and Marketing, a firm that specializes in... |
| • | News of Firms: MMGY Global Acquires OriginThu., Dec. 8, 2022... MMGY Global acquires outdoor-focused, digitally driven creative, content and branding agency Origin, which will become known... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: MMGY Global Visits DetroitWed., Nov. 30, 2022... MMGY Global is named marketing and advertising agency of record for Visit Detroit, an independent, not-for-profit economic... |
| • | MMGY Makes Move on Wagstaff MediaTue., Oct. 11, 2022... MMGY Global acquires Wagstaff Media & Marketing, which specializes in the travel, culinary and hospitality lifestyle... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Feintuch Communications Adds MV RealtyMon., Aug. 29, 2022...a PR partner with expertise in all three areas," said MV Realty CEO Antony Mitchell. MMGY NJF is named US public relations agency of record for Visit SLO Cal, North... |
| • | On the Move: MMGY Shuffles Executive TeamThu., Aug. 18, 2022... Clayton Reid MMGY Global chief executive officer Clayton Reid will be moving into the role of executive... |
| • | Tips for Standing Out in a Post-Pandemic LandscapeMon., Jul. 18, 2022...and create the most effective strategies to generate earned coverage in today’s post-pandemic media landscape. MMGY Global’s 2022 Portrait of American Travelers “Summer Edition” survey revealed that COVID-19 concerns have... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: MMGY NJF Picks Up 'Visit London' BizThu., Apr. 28, 2022... MMGY NJF signs on with London & Partners and American Queen Voyages. For London &... |
| • | On the Move: Finsbury Hires Ex-EPA PA Advisor BloomgrenThu., Sep. 23, 2021...and Janice represent the type of leaders we are always looking for at Bliss.” Derek Klaus MMGY NJF brings on Derek Klaus as vice president of public relations. Klaus joins the... |
| • | News of Firms: MMGY Launches Travel AllianceWed., Sep. 15, 2021... MMGY Global launches the ... |
| • | Travel's Long-Awaited Turning PointWed., Jul. 21, 2021...means there’s absolutely no time to wait for companies to restart their PR efforts. While MMGY Global predicted that the pent-up demand for travel would be unleashed in a big... |
| • | Getting Heads in BedsMon., Jun. 21, 2021...need to have plans ready to drive the demand,” said Clayton Reid, CEO of MMGY Global, in a recent Ad Age interview with Adrianne Pasquarelli. “It will be an... |
| • | News of Firms: FleishmanHillard Launches Health Action AllianceFri., Feb. 19, 2021...spread of COVID-19 and return to work safely,” said CDC Foundation president Judy Monroe, MD. MMGY Global launches ... |
| • | D.C. Drops COVID Recovery Tourism Marketing RFPThu., Feb. 11, 2021...research. Budget for the work is set at $400,000. Travel, hospitality and entertainment marketing agency MMGY Global serves as Destination DC’s media buying agency of record. Proposals are due by 5:00... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: MMGY Global Lands Destination Greater VictoriaFri., Feb. 5, 2021... MMGY Global takes on Destination Greater Victoria, the official destination marketing organization for the Greater Victoria region... |
| • | Events: IPR Slates COVID-19 Vaccine WebinarFri., Jan. 29, 2021...and postdoctoral research associate Jack Barry. To find out more, or to register, click here. MMGY Travel Intelligence will host a Feb. 2 webinar on the opportunities expected to result... |
| • | Events: Finn Partners Health Chief Gil Bashe Moderates Ethics WebinarTue., Nov. 24, 2020...The webinar runs from noon to 1 p.m. To register for the webinar, click here. MMGY Travel Intelligence and Enlightn Strategies are partnering on a Dec. 2 webinar that will examine the... |
| • | Black Americans Help Drive Travel MarketMon., Nov. 23, 2020...are an increasingly pivotal factor in the overall travel market, a new study from MMGY Global says. “The Black Traveler: Insights, Opportunities & Priorities” found that Black US leisure travelers... |
| • | On the Move: Sperry Snags Walmart's Fashion Marketing GuruWed., Nov. 18, 2020...build brands and drive digital marketing performance,” said Sperry global brand president Joelle Grunberg. Mia Wise MMGY Global hires Mia Wise to lead human resources globally as senior vice president and a... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: MMGY Books Karisma Hotels & Resorts,Wed., Oct. 21, 2020... MMGY picks up Karisma Hotels & Resorts, a collection of resort properties in Mexico and the Caribbean.... |
| • | News of Firms: Havas Formula Sends Out an SOSTue., Sep. 15, 2020...and customers,” said Havas Street president Adrienne Cadena. Claire Griffin London-based luxury travel and lifestyle agencies MMGY Grifco and ... |
| • | Events: Finn Hosts Health Insurance PanelMon., Sep. 14, 2020...Black and Brown travelers in the U.S. and around the world. Speakers will include MMGY global vice president & co-chair DEI Council Danny Guerrero, Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney,... |
