EWING, N.J., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independent Traveler, Inc. – publisher of three leading online travel sites, and part of the TripAdvisor Media Group – announces the appointment of Mike Ewing as general manager. Ewing will oversee the online publisher's three brands – Cruise Critic, Family Vacation Critic and IndependentTraveler.com. "We're thrilled that Mike has joined the Independent Traveler team, heading up the company's business strategies and day-to-day operations," said David Krauter, President, SmarterTravel and The Independent Traveler, Inc. "Mike's extensive background across a variety of business entities – from startup to publicly traded, online and offline – will help us capture the tremendous opportunities ahead for the company." Ewing will be responsible for the continued growth of the publisher's three sites, including Cruise Critic – the world's largest online cruise resource. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015, Cruise Critic stands as a leader in the cruise industry. Additionally, Ewing will lead efforts to continue growth for Family Vacation Critic and IndependentTraveler.com. "Coming... More