Eric Wagner appointed President, Americas Strategic Partnerships at JourneyLabel.
Eric Wagner has been named President, Strategic Partnerships, Americas at premium travel brand JourneyLabel. In order to promote JourneyLabel’s ongoing global expansion and fortify its ties with regional tourism boards and strategic partners, Wagner will spearhead the creation of high value destination and industry collaborations throughout the Americas.
The appointment is in line with JourneyLabel’s goal of growing its worldwide footprint by forming deep, lasting partnerships with travel destinations and industry players. In order to strengthen JourneyLabel’s position in important regions and assist the company’s larger expansion plans, Wagner will collaborate closely with partners throughout the Americas.
Wagner has been in the travel and tourist industry for more than ten years. Prior to becoming President & CEO of Visit Oak Park, where he oversaw destination development and partnership programs, he was Assistant Deputy Director at the Illinois Office of Tourism, where he helped with statewide destination marketing initiatives. He most recently supported domestic and international travel trade programs for the Illinois Office of Tourism at TimeZoneOne as a Travel Trade Specialist.
Wagner will concentrate on forming solid, strategic alliances at JourneyLabel that support the business’s goal of providing well planned travel experiences. His experience in travel trade interaction and destination marketing will be crucial in fortifying ties with travel boards around the Americas and raising JourneyLabel’s profile in the area.
“Eric’s appointment marks an important step as we continue to expand JourneyLabel’s presence across the Americas,” said Yasmin Ikrami, founder and CEO of JourneyLabel, welcoming the appointment.
