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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2003--For the second year in a row, Newport Beach has been recognized by the Travel Channel in its 'Best' surveys, naming it one of 'America's Hottest Place to Cool Off' and one of the world's 'Top Ten Places to Get a Tan' for 2003. A 30-year hospitality market veteran, Gary C. Sherwin, CDME, APR has served as President & CEO of Newport Beach and Company given that 2013 and its company system, Visit Newport Beach Inc. given that 2006. Sherwin is responsible for managing the neighborhood marketing company promoting Newport Beach, California as a premiere high-end location with offices in Newport Beach, Sacramento, and London.In 2002, the channel chose Newport Beach as one of 'America's Best Beaches,' representing the West Coast and Hawaii region.

"We are honored to be selected again by the Travel Channel as one of the hottest places to escape for the summer and work on your tan," said Marta Hayden, CMP, Executive Director for the Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau. "With our relaxed atmosphere, local family activities and clean water and sand, Newport Beach has always been known as the perfect place to enjoy Southern California's signature lifestyle."

The Travel Channel's survey results sighted Newport Beach's gorgeous coastline and community spirit among its reasons to visit the unique seaside community. The channel also noted Newport Beach's fine dining and world class shopping as additional ways for visitors to break from the heat.

Newport Beach, "The Colorful Coast," is located 55 miles south of Los Angeles and 85 miles north of San Diego. John Wayne/Orange County Airport is located just outside the city's border and offers more than 290 flights daily. Newport Beach epitomizes the true essence of Southern California living with a wide https://www.facebook.com/public/Gary-Sherwin