Adds public relations and hospitality expert Barry Godwin
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (February 6, 2009) – Resort & Golf Marketing, Michigan’s premier marketing firm for tourism entities, is adding a new associate, Barry Godwin of the Godwin Group. Barry will provide public relations services for R&GM clients effective February 2009.
Barry Godwin is a veteran in the hospitality and tourism business in Northern Michigan. Barry is a graduate of Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality and for many years was the marketing and public relations director with Shanty Creek Resorts in Bellaire.
In 2004 he established The Godwin Group in Traverse City. The Godwin Group focuses on tourism related businesses providing them with a wide range of marketing and public relations services. Clients have included The Homestead, Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitors Bureau, West Michigan Tourist Association, Circle Michigan, and variety of Traverse City businesses. Barry maintains memberships in several civic and professional organizations including the Golf Writers Association of America.
“I am looking forward to an expanded opportunity to create an awareness of the great resorts and destinations our State has to offer,” said Godwin. “Having worked with Dave and the Resort & Golf Marketing team for many years, I know their passion for the industry especially Michigan and all the recreational opportunities it offers. It will be a great opportunity to assist them in spreading the word and welcoming members of the media to the special beauty of Northern Michigan.”
Godwin will be involved in every aspect of promoting Michigan tourism and resort promotion for Resort & Golf Marketing. He will primarily focus his efforts on northern Michigan and R&GM clients in the region by hosting media members, developing press releases, and providing results oriented public relations opportunities.
“Barry’s knowledge and expertise in this industry and northern Michigan will be a tremendous asset to our company,” says Dave Richards, CEO of Resort & Golf Marketing. “We have worked for over 20 years to develop the best media relations with travel and golf writers in the country while promoting Michigan tourism. Barry will be a perfect fit to host and develop these relationships with our media contacts in the industry.”
Resort & Golf Marketing, which is based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has over 25 years experience marketing and promoting resorts, golf courses, and tourism destinations. The company has also participated in over 100 golf course openings, from construction through grand openings, which has earned it high praise in the industry. Marketing savvy, excellence in public relations, and superb photography has led R&GM to work with high-profile resorts, public courses and destinations as well as golf development projects throughout Michigan and nationwide. Visit www.resortandgolf.com.
Contact:
Dave Richards, (248) 642-6420, dave@resortandgolf.com
Resort & Golf Marketing
5080 Tootmoor | Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: 248-642-6420 | Fax: 248-642-3604
www.resortandgolf.com
