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      Since 2007, Phil Dengler and Eric Jones have been trusted sources for journalists, major national news publications, local news outlets, and radio stations. From 2013 through 2018, they were the go-to source for all things Black Friday and holiday deal news.

      Now, in 2020, they bring their expertise to The Vacationer. With a wealth of knowledge pertaining to travel, vacations, and deals, Phil and Eric are here to help you meet your deadline, whether it be via email, phone, or video chat.

      Contacting The Vacationer for Coverage

      From national journalists to local bloggers, we are here to help you finish your travel-focused story. You can use the general [email protected] email to get in touch. You can also personally email Phil at [email protected] or Eric at [email protected]. We will get back to you within 24 hours, but it will be much quicker most of the time. Here is what we offer.

      • Interviews via email, phone, and video chat
      • Comments on travel-related breaking news
      • Survey data (Eric is a Mathematics Instructor at Rowan College South Jersey)
      • Study data
      • Answers to questions about any of our articles
      • Comments and data for your travel-focused article

      When contacting us for coverage, you will always speak to either Phil or Eric. We know how important your story is, so we will never hire a national spokesperson. To learn more about The Vacationer and see its mission, see our About Us page.

      Phil on NBC 10 News

      Phil Dengler NBC 10 News Press

      Photo: Phil Dengler on NBC 10 News

      Eric on Fox 31 Denver

      Eric Jones of The Vacationer on Fox 31 Denver

      Photo: Eric Jones on Fox 31 Denver in 2021

      Phil on ABC’s World News Tonight With David Muir

      Phil Dengler ABC World News Tonight

      Photo: Phil Dengler on ABC World News Tonight in 2015

      Eric on Washington ABC7 (WJLA-TV)

      Eric Jones on Washington ABC7

      Eric Jones on Washington ABC7 in 2022 discussing summer travel trends

      The Vacationer on CBS Evening News With Norah O’Donnell

      The Vacation on CBS News for Labor Day 2023

      The Vacationer on CBS Evening News With Norah O’Donnell