HSMAI is a global organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales and marketing management disciplines, as well as connecting its members with customers.
Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of nearly 7,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide. HSMAI’s Americas Region, headquartered in McLean, VA, consists of 38 chapters in three countries.
Mission Statement: To be the leading source for sales and marketing information, knowledge, business development, and networking for professionals in tourism, travel, and hospitality.
LA Chapter wins awards at 2009 National Leadership Conference
Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego HSMAI chapters received a special award for the highly successful 2008 SoCal Hospitality Educational Conference held at Anaheim Marriott on September 9, 2008.
Our newly designed chapter website won Website of the Year award for functionality, ease of use, interactivity and innovation.
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Topic: Evolution of Social Media
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa
8/18/2009 - Luncheon Program
Topic: 2009 Hotel Consumer Study
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Marriott Los Angeles Downtown
Topic: HSMAI: Education + Knowledge = POWER... Explore the Opportunity!
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: Crowne Plaza Resort & Hotel
10/20/2009 - Panel Discussion
Topic: Meeting Planner Panel Discussion
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: TBA
Topic: TBA
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: TBA
Market Analyst
Travelocity
Ashley Johnson
Marketing Manager
Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau
Christopher Biondo
Revenue & Reservations Manager
Andre' Balazs Properties - The Standard Downtown LA
Robin Austin
Director of Revenue Management
Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
Director of Sales
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Mark Hsu
SEO Analyst
E-Marketing Associates
Caitlin Lyon
Sales
Hotel Corque
Dean Christensen
Regional Market Manager
Travelocity
VP of Buisiness Development
Cannery Agency
Christi Evans
Director of Marketing
K Hotels
Rudy Felix
Area Director of Revenue Managment
Tarsadia Hotels
Kelly Foy
President
Elite Meetings International, LLC
Jennifer LaDuke
Director of Revenue
Beverly Hills Hotel
Tatiana Paton
Director of Sales
Embassy Suites Hotel Los Angeles-Downey
VP of Interactive Solutions
Travel Spike
Magda Khordoc
Director of Sales & Marketing
Embassy Suites LAX South
Karen Gee McAuley
Executive Vice President
Blaze
Craig Cooley
Owner
Intellatech Marketing
Eleonor Villaver
Meeting Planner, CMP
UCLA Conference Services
Webinars
7/7/09
Forecasting in Uncertain Times
2 - 3 PM (EST)
7/14/09 - 7/28/09
3-Part Internet Marketing Webinar Series, 2 - 3 PM (EST)
7/14/09 - Session 1: How to Drive Leisure Business
7/21/09 - Session 2: Assessing your Competition
7/28/09 - Session 3: The Power of Linking
9/9/09 - 9/10/09 ~ HSMAI's Affordable Meetings® National
9/21/09 - 9/25/09
Managing Business Results/Managing Revenue
Location: Johnson & Wales University, Denver CO
Complementing the work of HSMAI’s local chapters throughout the Americas, the special interest groups (SIGs) connect members with common interests and needs across geographic boundaries.
No matter where you live or work, you can access the knowledge and expertise of fellow SIG members…benefitting from their ideas, learning from their successes, and getting their feedback on the challenges you are facing.
You can renew online and pay with by check or credit card. If you have further questions, please contact Agustin Merlo, VP Membership at (310) 981-8006.