Winners Will Be Honored at Adrian Awards Gala Feb. 1, 2010 in New York City

Dana Communications;
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will recognize Dana Communications with a total of eight Gold, Silver and Bronze Adrian Awards for advertising and web marketing excellence for its winning entries in the 53rd annual Adrian Awards Competition, the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition globally. HSMAI will pay tribute to Dana Communications during the 20th annual HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala, a black-tie affair attended by more than 1,000 hospitality, travel and tourism marketing executives, on Feb. 1, 2010 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Dana Communications is a full-service hospitality and travel lifestyle agency currently celebrating 30 years of marketing experience and expertise. Offices are located in New York, New Jersey, California and the Carolinas. Dana has been honored for the following entries in this year's Adrian Awards Competition: Gold Award Millennium Bostonian Martini Mailing (Direct Mail) Silver Awards Microsite for Faculty House at Columbia University (Web Site) Kiawah Island Golf Resort 'Valcation' Campaign (Complete Campaign) Ultimate Escapes - Pain/Pleasure Banner Ad (Web Ad) Bronze Awards Ultimate Escapes - Pain/Pleasure Email Campaign (E-mail Series) Ultimate Escapes - Pain/Pleasure Campaign (Complete Campaign) Starwood Hotels & Resorts - StarwoodPro.com (Print Media) Social Campaign for Faculty House at Columbia University (Complete Campaign) This year's contest attracted nearly 1,100 entries from around the world, with entries judged by top executives from all sectors of the industry. In addition to celebrating Dana Communications' award-winning work, the Gala honors lifetime achievement and the 'Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing.' All winning entries will be accessible in the Adrian Awards Winners Gallery online following the gala at www.adrianawards.com. Tickets are $350 per seat or a table of 10 for $3,500 prior to Jan. 12, 2009. Visit www.AdrianAwards.com for more information on tickets/table purchases. Adrian Awards benefactor partners are DEPARTURES Magazine, Google, TravelCLICK and TripAdvisor. About HSMAI HSMAI is the hospitality industry source for knowledge, community, and recognition for leaders committed to professional development, sales growth, revenue optimization, marketing, and branding. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry, and bringing together customers and members at annual events, including HSMAI's Affordable Meetings(R). Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprising more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. For more information on HSMAI, contact the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, Va. 22102; (703) 506-3280; fax (703) 506-3266, or visit the website at www.hsmai.org. Join our social networking communities on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. About DANA COMMUNICATIONS Dana Communications is a leading hospitality and travel lifestyle marketing agency currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. Dana has offices in New York City, Princeton, NJ, the Carolinas and San Francisco, CA. To learn more about Dana Communications, visit www.danacommunications.com, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Or contact Lynn Kaniper at (609) 644-2483.