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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

[NAME OF NOMINEE] Nominated for [CATEGORY] in the 6th Annual Bessie Awards

The Bessie Awards recognize the achievements of women and gender-diverse people making an impact in the travel industry

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, [Date] – Wanderful has announced that [Finalist name] has been selected as a finalist for [Category] at the 2024 Bessie Awards honoring women and gender-diverse people of impact in the travel space. The [Category] is [Description of category - found here bessieawards.org/nominate].

[Description of finalist and their work]

“Every year, our community selects some of the best in our field that are truly changing travel for the better,” said Beth Santos, Founder and CEO of Wanderful. “This year is no different. I’m excessively impressed by all of the finalists and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at our sixth annual Bessies.” 

Named after Bessie Coleman, the first woman of African-American descent and the first of Native-American descent to hold a pilot’s license, the Bessie Awards is dedicated to recognizing the achievements and efforts of influencers, creative entrepreneurs, marketers, and industry members who have contributed unique voices and impactful work to the travel industry.

[Quote from finalist] 

Voting is now open and winners will be announced at the Bessie Awards ceremony on 11 April 2024 at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek in Salt Lake City, Utah. To view the complete list of this year’s finalists, visit bessieawards.org. 

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About [Nominee]
[Insert nominee bio]

About WITS Travel Creator Summit
WITS is the premier event for travel's top marketing talent. Creative entrepreneurs, influencers, DMOs, and industry come together to discuss future innovations, build dynamic collaborations, and change travel worldwide, all while supporting and empowering a dynamic community of women and gender diverse people. Learn more at witsummit.com.

About Wanderful
Wanderful is a global lifestyle brand that specializes in helping all women travel the world. Reaching over 100 million women worldwide each year, Wanderful connects travelers through a thriving membership community, meetups in 50 global cities, group trips, global events like WITS Travel Creator Summit, and the first major outdoor travel festival for women, Wanderfest. Learn more at sheswanderful.com.

Contact:
[Spokesperson name]
[Spokesperson title]
[Spokesperson contact details]

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