Bill Maloney, CTC Joins Partner Concepts as Strategic Consultant

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND - July 30, 2010 - William A. "Bill" Maloney, CTC, who for more than a decade served as one of the travel industry's most visible leaders as chief executive officer of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), has joined Partner Concepts as a strategic consultant.

"Bill's tremendous experience, reputation and 'can-do' attitude make for a significant addition to our team," said Paul Cohen, President of Partner Concepts. "With more than 30 years of experience with travel agents, suppliers and national tourism organizations, Bill will be a key figure in servicing our existing accounts, training existing associates and helping us with new assignments and clients. "Prior to ASTA, Maloney held senior executive positions with The Hertz Corporation, Woodside Group of Travel Agents, Allnet Communications and Hughes Airwest. He has served on the advisory boards of World Travel Mart and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. He has been a board member of U.S. Travel Association, Tourism Cares, NACTA, ASTA, ATME and The World Travel Agents Association Alliance."I have worked closely with Partner Concepts over the past few years and have great admiration for their ability to craft and deliver innovative marketing solutions for so many international organizations in the U.S. market," said Bill Maloney. "I look forward to bringing my experience, contacts and expertise to the company's existing client roster, as well as helping Partner Concepts grow in the future." Maloney can be reached via email at maloney@partnerconcepts.com.

Partner Concepts LLC is a full-service strategic marketing firm headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C. with offices in Southern California, San Francisco, Shanghai, Beijing, Hanoi and Bangkok. Partner Concepts develops custom integrated marketing programs for destinations and Fortune 500 companies around the world. For more information about Partner Concepts, contact Paul Cohen, email: paul@partnerconcepts.com or John Riggin, email: john@partnerconcepts.com, telephone 410-224-7688.