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Smart Destinations Selects Hawaii Travel Industry Vets to Lead Honolulu Office

BOSTON – Oct. 17, 2005 – Smart Destinations Inc., the premier provider of technology-based destination travel solutions, today announced the addition of two Hawaii natives to lead the company’s new Honolulu office. Kathy Stafford has been named Destination Manager and Kathyrnn Raymond is joining the company as Operations Manager. The two travel industry veterans will direct Smart Destinations’ Hawaiian expansion, including development of the company’s Go Hawaii Card attractions pass smart-card, which will be available on November 1.

“One of the things that set Smart Destinations apart in the travel industry is the high caliber of our professionals,” said Cecilia Dahl, president and co-founder of Smart Destinations. “Kathy and Kathy not only bring a depth of travel industry experience but, as Hawaii natives, they offer their specific knowledge of local culture and traditions that will be so important to our success in this market.”

About Kathyrnn Raymond
Raymond has broad experience in the travel and tourism industry, having worked for a number of leading organizations throughout her career. Prior to joining Smart Destinations, Raymond was Director of Operations for Kika, Inc., where she designed individualized entertainment programs for corporate, incentive, meeting and associate programs throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Earlier, she was the sales manager for The Westin Kauai, where she promoted the hotel property in the Central and Southeast regions of the U.S. Raymond was also the manager for Distinctive Destination Services; manager, groups department, for MTI Vacations; and also served with Mary Charles & Associates, American Pacific Enterprises and Jordan Leisure Inc. She is a graduate of the University of Hawaii with a degree in travel industry management.


About Kathy Stafford
Stafford brings to Smart Destinations more than 20 of sales experience covering all aspects of the travel industry. Before joining the Smart Destinations team, Stafford was the manager of group sales for Experience Music Project in Seattle, where she was focused on the corporate, wholesale and tourist market. Her connection to Smart Destinations started here when the two companies partnered through the Go Seattle Card. Stafford also brings strong experience in the airline industry, having served as the regional sales manager (Washington, Oregon and Western Canada) for Hawaiian Airlines; the regional sales director (Pacific region) for America West Airlines; and the manager, tour division, for Mid Pacific Airlines. Stafford also served as sales manager for Hilton Hawaiian Village and incentive manager for MTI Vacations. She is a graduate of Hawaii Loa College.

About Smart Destinations
Smart Destinations is the premier provider of unlimited admission attraction passes in major U.S. travel destinations. Smart Destinations' Go Cards offer simplified access to dozens of attractions to individuals, couples and families, for one fixed “per day” price. The Go Guidebook is ready-to-travel and includes fun facts about a destination, access details, and important local numbers. Distributed through major travel services in 25 countries, corporate HR departments and their vendors, as well as on the Web, Smart Destinations’ Go Cards are the industry’s “trusted companion” for the best a city has to offer at an unbeatable price point. For more information on program participation, the company and its cards, visit www.GoCardUSA.com or call 617-671-1001.

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