Acclaim Meetings Creates Vice President Role to Accelerate Recent Growth in Travel Events

 

Melissa Wright Brings More Than 30 Years of Travel Industry Experience to New Executive Position

 

OYSTER BAY, NY (January 7, 2026): In a period of exponential expansion, leading travel event planner Acclaim Meetings has appointed Melissa Wright to its newly created role of Vice President. Wright will build upon the current wave of growth and oversee the team that plans and executes events, meetings, incentives, trainings, and in-destination education trips.

 

An industry veteran of more than three decades, Wright comes to Acclaim Meetings from TRAVELSAVERS. There, as Vice President, Business Development, she transformed the support the network provides to affiliated agencies. Wright was instrumental in shaping the Business Analyst role into an interactive consultant who provides in-person, customized counsel to agencies, supporting them in growing their revenues. Over the past 16 years, she has partnered with TRAVELSAVERS agencies in the US and Canada to assist them in meeting their goals.

 

“Melissa is the perfect leader for Acclaim as the company expands by leaps and bounds,” said Chief Sales Officer Kathryn Mazza-Burney. “In her TRAVELSAVERS role, she innovated to position us for future growth, built deep relationships, and enhanced the success of our agencies. Melissa will now bring her strong management skills and stellar record of achievement to Acclaim to further develop this significant part of our business.”

 

“Acclaim is at a pivotal moment in its history,” Wright said. “With demand for travel events and professional development climbing sharply, we’re aiming to channel this momentum into sustainable growth. At the same time, we’ll continue to deliver exceptional experiences to our attendees and partners while continuously enhancing our industry conferences and meetings.”

 

Since 2008, Acclaim Meetings has provided event planning services to the travel industry, including global trade shows, conventions, conferences and meetings. It empowers travel agencies, suppliers, and meeting planners to elevate both revenue and visibility. With unmatched expertise in strategic planning, strong negotiating leverage, and flawless execution, Acclaim delivers cost‑effective events that captivate and inspire attendees.

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