Glenn's Page

Title:

Group Publisher

Company:

The Escapes Group, LTD

Company Website:

http://www.Escapes-Group.com

Media Type:

Publishing, eMedia, TV

Media Realm:

Consumer Media, Business Media, Niche/Enthusiast

Home Region:

Other International

Past Companies & Brands

Current Owner at The Escapes Group, ltd.
Publisher at Yachting Escapes
Principal at Limted Time
Group Publisher at Caribbean Escapes Luxury Travel Reference Book
Past Head of Marketing and Public Relations Latin America at American Express
Director of Marketing, Caribbean Region at AT&T

I'm Looking For:

Networking, Business Partners

Professional Background: (Resume)

Glenn D. Harris is recognized as an expert on the affluent consumer and, in particular, their decision making behaviors as it relates to travel. Harris frequently participates in panels, presentations, and is quoted in the press on matters relating to luxury travel.

Prior to establishing The Escapes Group, LTD. in 2003, Harris was the Head of Marketing and Public Relations for American Express, Latin America. In this role, Harris developed strategy and lead a team to develop and implement programs to stimulate spend on the America Express card. He worked with tourism boards, luxury goods retailers, and five start resorts and created numerous successful programs. In particular, the programs focused on the Centurion and Platinum Cardholders. In working with these clients, Harris observed a void in terms of how these consumers obtain information to make their travel decisions. Harris observed that the primary source of information was word of mouth or through a travel agent as there were no reference books on upscale travel. From this opportunity, The Escapes Group was born.

The company now produces four publications focused on the affluent consumer. Yachting Escapes - mega yacht travel reference, Limited Time - Limited Edition Watches, and the Caribbean Escapes and Indulgent Escapes luxury resort books.

Prior to his tenure with American Express, Merchant Services, Harris was the Director of Marketing for AT&T responsible for the Caribbean. Harris began his career with AT&T and over the 12 year span held various leadership roles in client services, sales, quality, and operations.

visit www.Escapes-Group.com

Specialties:
Luxury Travel
International Marketing
High-Net-Worth Consumer Trends
Mega Yacht Industry
Limited Edition Watches

ExperienceOwner
The Escapes Group, ltd.

( Publishing industry)

January 2008 – Present ( 9 months)

ABOUT THE ESCAPES GROUP.
Established in 2002, The Escapes Group produces publications and other marketing initiatives focused on the high-net-worth consumer. The Group’s products include coffee table reference books: Caribbean Escapes, Indulgent Escapes: Mexico and Central America, and Yachting Escapes: The Caribbean, and Limited Time for collectors of limited edition timepieces. In addition, the Caribbean Escapes High Definition television series is currently airing world wide. Visit www.Escapes-Group.com to learn more.

Publisher
Yachting Escapes

( Publishing industry)

January 2007 – Present (1 year 9 months)

Yachting Escapes: The Caribbean is the only publication to reach yacht owners in 16 destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico. The publication provides the owner and those who charter large yachts access to discerning experiences while providing luxury brands access to this coveted niche. The program features 50 marinas and yacht clubs which cater to super and mega yachts. The hard cover 11” x 13” coffee table books are distributed on a complimentary basis to yachts over 75 feet through the marinas and yachts club or is placed in the salon on chartered yachts. Mega yacht owners and charters in the Caribbean. Lastly the book is sold through major book sale outlets. Through this distribution, the publication is viewed by over 250,000 yachtsmen per year.

Visit www.Yachting-Escapes.com

Principal
Limted Time

( Luxury Goods & Jewelry industry)

December 2006 – Present (1 year 10 months)

Limited Time is a publication featuring the finest limited edition timepieces. Limited Time is an elegant, in-depth, coffee table book containing the work of award-winning writers and photographers who specialize in the watchmaking industry.

Visit www.Limited-Edition-Watch to learn more.

Group Publisher
Caribbean Escapes Luxury Travel Reference Book

( Publishing industry)

September 2003 – Present (5 years 1 month)

Coffee Table reference book showcasing over 125 luxury resorts in 25 destinations.

Head of Marketing and Public Relations Latin America
American Express

(Public Company ; 10,001 or more employees ; AXP; Financial Services industry)

January 1998 – August 2003 (5 years 8 months)

Lead team providing marketing programs for American Express merchants in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Director of Marketing, Caribbean Region
AT&T

(Public Company ; 10,001 or more employees ; T; Telecommunications industry)

January 1986 – January 1998 (12 years 1 month)

Director of Marketing, Consumer Services, for the Caribbean.

EducationJacksonville University
MBA, International Business, Marketing, 1994 – 1996

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
BS, School of Business and Industry SBI, 1981 – 1986

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Sigma

Personal Interests

Travel

Education:

Jacksonville University - MBA International Business/Marketing; Florida A&M School of Business and Industry, BS

Other Web Profile or Personal Web Site

http://www.Escapes-Group.com

My LinkedIn

Relationship Status:

Single