Deborah Wakefield is the Vice President of Media Relations for CityPASS, the company known for bundling deeply discounted prepaid admission to top attractions in 16 North American destinations, including Toronto. Since joining CityPASS in 2010, Deborah has worked with more than 5,800 international and domestic journalists.
CityPASS topics include budget/affordable travel, solo travel, family travel, girlfriend getaways, mature travel, and cruise ports (Seattle, New York, San Francisco, etc.).
Previously, Deborah worked for 17 years as the Vice President of Communications for the Travel Portland convention and visitors bureau. During that time, she also served as executive editor for Travel Portland magazine.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Washington and a master’s in public relations from Norfolk State University. Deborah is also a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association, and the National Federation of Press Women.