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Grapevine Convention & Visitor Bureau appoints Canuckiwi as International Representation Firm in Australia and New Zealand. Effective immediately, Canuckiwi will manage travel trade strategy, public relations and industry alignment across both countries for the Texan town just outside of DFW.

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“The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited about this new relationship with Canuckiwi. As the host city to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, we have enjoyed welcoming a growing number of visitors from Australia and New Zealand each year. Grapevine offers a great central location when visiting the Dallas/Fort Worth area, as well as our own unique Texas charm and attractions. We look forward to working with Canuckiwi to help spread the word about Grapevine and look forward to welcoming more visitors from Australia and New Zealand in the future.” said Heath Egan, Director of Leisure and International Sales.

Canuckiwi Ltd, headed by its Director – Corey Marshall and newly hired Client Manager – Bailey Gorst, will look after travel trade strategy, public relations, consumer marketing and social media efforts as well as industry alignment across both countries.

“We are excited to add Grapevine to our existing client portfolio. Canuckiwi’s focus will be to enhance the Grapevine brand through cooperative strategies with key wholesale, airline and trade partners, as well as increase awareness with key media stakeholders. This appointment has additionally allowed us the opportunity to bring long term tourism and marketing veteran Bailey Gorst onto our Canuckiwi team and work alongside us for Grapevine and other key client accounts,” added Marshall.

Bailey has previously held marketing positions with travel&co. and Adventure World, bringing with her a strong understanding of the wholesaler landscape. Prior to these positions, Bailey represented The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing across the Southern Africa markets.

Bailey will represent Grapevine during the Brand USA Travel Trade Expos across New Zealand and Australia next month. “With Grapevine’s proximity to DFW International Airport, I look forward to showcasing what this unique town has to offer.” said Bailey.