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The Wildwoods were named the ‘#1 Destination on the Rise in the United States for 2015’ by
TripAdvisor
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The Wildwoods are TripAdvisor’s ‘#1 Destination on the Rise in the United States
for 2015’
TripAdvisor – one of the world’s largest travel websites– announced that the Wildwoods were
named the #1 Destination on the Rise in the US for 2015 having received the greatest increase in
positive feedback year over year on the their highly respected travel review website
The Wildwoods, NJ – December XX, 2014 – The Wildwoods have been named the overall winner
among U.S. destinations in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice™ Destinations on the Rise awards for
2015.
The awards highlight 52 spots around the world that have seen the greatest increase in positive feedback
and interest from the TripAdvisor community, year-over-year. Among the 10 destinations located in the
United States, the Wildwoods was ranked #1 for receiving the greatest increase in positive feedback and
interest from the TripAdvisor community, year-over-year.
Rankings were determined using an algorithm that primarily measured the year-over-year increase in
positive TripAdvisor traveler review ratings on accommodations, restaurants, and attractions, across
destinations worldwide.
“The TripAdvisor community has helped surface destinations across the globe that are receiving rave
reviews from travelers worldwide,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “From
the boardwalks of the Jersey Shore to the temples of Vietnam, these award winners offer highly rated
options for accommodations, restaurants and activities to inspire those planning their vacations for the
new year.”
“It’s is a tremendous honor to be recognized as the #1 Destination on the Rise in the United States for
2015 by such a prestigious world-wide website,” said John Siciliano, executive director for the Greater
Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA). “Everyone here works tirelessly
to make the Wildwoods one of the country’s most popular family vacation destinations, and we are
grateful that our work is paying off for our visitors, who then share their positive experiences online to
encourage others to come make similar memories with their families.”
Click http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-DestinationsontheRise to view TripAdvisor’s complete
list of Destinations on the Rise for 2015.
TripAdvisor, Inc. is the world’s largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip.
TripAdvisor® offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning
features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel
community in the world, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 50 million reviews
and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China underdaodao.com.
TripAdvisor also operates TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry
access to TripAdvisor’s millions of monthly visitors.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
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About the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority
The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) was formed in 1993
to consolidate the tourism economy of its three founding municipalities: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and
North Wildwood. The Tourism Authority operates the Wildwoods Convention Center and acts as the
island’s destination marketing organization overseeing the development, research, planning, marketing,
advertising, promotion, public and media relations encompassing the tourism, meeting and convention
industry in the Wildwoods. Additionally, the Authority funds, assists with and hosts more than 180 annual
special events to enhance the visitor experience and extend the tourism season, including the Beach
Monster Mash Truck Races, Family Nights On The Boardwalk, Friday Night Fireworks, the New Jersey
State Barbeque Championships and Anglesea Blues Festival, Classic Car Shows, the International Kite
Festival, Irish and Italian Festivals and the National Marbles Tournament, among others.
The Wildwoods have won numerous travel and tourism awards, heralding the resort for its beaches,
boardwalk and attractions. The Wildwoods were named among the top three Boardwalks in the nation as
a Best Boardwalk for Food by TheDailyMeal.com; #1 Boardwalk in the nation
by FamilyVacationCritic.com in 2014, 2013 and 2012; among the ’10 Great Towns, Villages and
Neighborhoods in the World for Architecture’ for their Doo Wop architecture by CNN Travel; and the
Wildwoods’ Morey’s Amusement Piers were named in 2014 among the Top 10 Piers by Coastal Living
Magazine. In 2013 the Wildwoods were also recognized as one of the Most Awesome Boardwalks in
America by BudgetTravel.com; as the Favorite Shore Town by Delaware County Daily Times readers; as
the Favorite Beach and Boardwalk by NJ.com readers; the Top Family-Friendly Beach Town
by NerdWallet.com; and as One of America’s Top 10 U.S. Tourist Towns by families voting in FamilyFun
magazine. In 2012 Smarter Travel named the Wildwoods Boardwalk, one of “Americas Best
Boardwalks.”
For more information about the Wildwoods, contact the GWTIDA at 800-WW-By-Sea (800-992-9732) or
visit its web site, www.WildwoodsNJ.com.