Glenn
M. Faria
Glenn Faria has more than twenty years' experience in tourism public relations, marketing and operations for destination markets, airlines, lodging, holiday and travel shows, restaurants and sights and attractions throughout New England and abroad.
Faria's fascination for travel and tourism began with his years in the restaurant industry in his native Connecticut. His love for New England began long before that; affection for the region he has always called home, naturally, led to a career in its destination marketing.
Faria's expertise in destination marketing, training and the development of tourism partnerships has made him a sought-after speaker for industry conferences and seminars. He has crafted comprehensive, long-term strategic partnerships with major air carriers such as Northwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, Icelandair, US Airways Express, Colgan Air, Cape Air and Nantucket Airlines.
For a decade, he has been actively involved in working with the public sector, including Massachusetts Port Authority, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, Discover New England, New England USA and others.
Faria was responsible for launching and re-positioning several lodging facilities and served in key positions for MHM, Inc., Beacon Hotel Group and Konover Hotel Corporation. He was founder of INN Inc., a corporate hospitality merchandising firm which evolved into Michael Patrick Destinations & Communications (MPDC )-a full-service tourism communications firm offering public relations, destination marketing and strategic planning for travel and tourism-of which he is president. MPDC's press and media relations initiatives, special events and destination marketing activities generate heightened visibility utilizing partnerships, often between public and private entities. Partnership development and strategic planning are at the core of the firm's service package.
Faria has been the motivating force behind a number of regional events, including the Salute to Salem, Nantucket Arts and Nantucket Wine Festivals. He maintains active memberships in many industry organizations, sits on several boards throughout the region, including the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism's newly-formed International Marketing Task Force. He is a frequent speaker both in the US and abroad at industry events and has contributed to trade publications and, recently, was a featured writer in International Marketing Review, HSMAI's international marketing publication. He earned the Certified Hotel Sales Executive (CHSE) designation in 1997 and was appointed a member of the International Marketing Committee of the Cape Cod Convention & Visitors Bureau.
During his career, Faria has completed more than 2,000 travel agent training sessions, has spoken on more than 100 public relations panels and, as an industry spokesman, has been quoted extensively in the media. Because of his diligence, tenacity and perseverance, Faria has alternately been known as "the little engine that could."
Faria resides in the village of Osterville on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
