A Partner Perspective: Barbara Karasek in conversation with Margaux Constantin

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP28, just wrapped up last week in Dubai. Nearly 200 countries convened by the United Nations approved a milestone plan to ramp up renewable energy and transition away from coal, oil, and gas. And yet, many questions remain […]

Barbara Karasek Named 2023 HSMAI ‘TOP 25’ Extraordinary Mind and Luisa Laurelli Appointed to HSMAI Rising Marketing Leaders Council

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) selected Barbara Karasek, CEO and Co-Owner of Paradise Advertising & Marketing Inc. (Paradise), as one of its Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization, and Distribution for 2023. This is the 21st year HSMAI has compiled the list, which annually recognizes exemplary achievement and leadership […]

West Coast Reflections: A Paradise view from 30,000 feet

As I sat on my bumpy flight to the Pacific Northwest to immerse myself in our first West Coast client in the breathtaking Skagit Valley of Washington state, I couldn’t help but reflect on the incredible journey of Paradise. Founded over 20 years ago, our agency has come a long way since its early days. […]

Traveler? Tourist? Vagabond? Read on!

As destination marketers and travel enthusiasts, we have embraced travel writer and author Rolf Potts as a compass for our nation’s growing wanderlust. Rolf Potts has reported from more than sixty countries for National Geographic Traveler, The New Yorker, Slate.com, Outside, The New York Times Magazine, and the Travel Channel, among others. His podcast, Deviate, […]

Paradise selected as Partner of Record for Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB

Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (MGLBRCVB), the regional destination marketing and management organization for the Michigan counties of Bay, Midland, and Saginaw and their individual Convention & Visitors Bureau organizations, has selected award-winning Paradise Advertising & Marketing Inc. to develop a comprehensive three-year integrated marketing plan. Paradise is a renowned full-service agency […]

Luisa Laurelli appointed to HSMAI rising Marketing Leaders Council

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International(HSMAI) selected Barbara Karasek, CEO and Co-Owner, Paradise Advertising& Marketing Inc. (Paradise), as one of its “Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization, and Distribution“ for 2023. This is the 21st year HSMAI has compiled the list, which annually recognizes exemplary achievement and leadership in the travel, tourism […]

Inn on Fifth Taps Paradise for Public Relations

Paradise to work with Iconic Boutique Hotel in Downtown Naples, its third Noble House and Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Property The iconic Inn on Fifth, in Naples, Fla., a boutique hotel owned by Pebblebrook Trust and managed by Noble House Hotels & Resorts, has selected award-winning Paradise Advertising & Marketing Inc. to promote the property through […]

Joplin CVB Taps Paradise for Tourism Marketing Collaboration

The Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau of Joplin, Missouri, has selected award-winning Paradise Advertising & Marketing Inc. as a strategic marketing partner to promote tourism through 2026. Services will include strategic planning, intelligence and analytics, and integrated media planning and buying. Paradise is a renowned full-service marketing partner that specializes in tourism and destination brand […]

Visit Franklin County, Virginia has chosen award-winning Paradise Advertising & Marketing for brand development and creative design

Paradise is a renowned full-service tourism and destination marketing partner that specializes in brand strategy, omnichannel advertising, content development and distribution, digital, social media, and communications while maintaining a keen eye on sustainability and social inclusion. The agency will be responsible for developing the destination’s overall brand strategy, including identity and positioning, as the CVB […]

Paradise Launches Partner for Good℠ Purpose-Led New Brand Image

The Marketing Brand is Mission-Driven Toward the Travel and Tourism Community Impact Paradise announced it has revamped its brand to match its commitment to serving as a Partner for Good℠ for the core tourism marketing industry and the livelihoods and communities it serves across the nation. Paradise is a renowned full-service hospitality, tourism and destination […]