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.
Topic: Full Day Conference
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: LA Marriott Downtown
10/19/2010 - Luncheon Program
Topic: Creativity for the Meetings Professional
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Sheraton Delfina
Topic: TBA
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: TBA
2/15/2011 - Luncheon Program
Topic: TBA
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: TBA
Topic: State of the City and projections for 2011
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
12/14/2010 - Holiday Celebration
Topic: Joint holiday party with HFTP
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: TBA
HSMAI University Webinar
10-Part Revenue Management Series2/23/10 - Communicate RM Strategies To All Key Stakeholders
3/30/10 - Run As Fast Uphill As You Did Downhill
4/27/10 - Selling Value Over Price
5/25/10 - Grow RMs Knowledge of Internet Marketing
7/27/10 - Use Data to Drive Revenue Management Decision Making
8/31/10 - Close the Divide Between Revenue Management and Customer Loyalty
9/28/10 - Shift From Analyst to Strategist
10/26/10 - Source – Segmentation – Channel
11/30/10 - Focus On Profit
12/14/10 - The Role of OTA In Your Distribution Strategy
9/21/10 - Best Practices for Maximizing Your Hotel’s Online Revenue and ROI
Location: Online Webinar, 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT
10/5/10 - Forecast Performance
Location: Online Webinar, 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT
HSMAI's Affordable Meetings
9/8/10 - 9/9/10 - National and Event Technology Expo
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC
2010 Call for Entries HSMAI Adrian Awards
Nominations Open For 2010 HSMAI Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing
The HSMAI Adrian Awards honor creative brilliance and best practices in hospitality, travel, and tourism-related marketing. In its 54th year, the competition has evolved into the world's most renowned and prestigious advertising, public relations, and digital marketing competition specifically tailored for the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries.
Key Adrian Awards Dates:
Entry Opens: July 12
Early Deadline: August 27
Final Deadline: September 10
Adrian Awards Gala: January 31, 2011
ENTER NOW!
Winners will be recognized at the annual Adrian Awards Gala, January 31, 2011, at the New York Marriott Marquis, and featured in an HSMAI article.
Submit your nominations online by September 10, by Clicking Here
- McDonald's Leaves the Beef Behind
- Bear Breaks Into Home With Person Inside
- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Launches First App for BlackBerry
- Starwood Hotels and Resorts Opens First Aloft Hotel in Europe
- New Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort
- Vacationist: Get Away From It All In Mexico, California, and Italy
- Citigroup Gets Burned in the Caribbean
- Rosetta Stone to appeal Google search ruling
- Accor Celebrates its 10th Hotel in Mexico
- Minnetonka Hotel Upgrades Internet Services to Offer Blazing Fast
President
Garford Media
Vicki Arreguin
Director of Sales
Hotel Current
Vice President of Sales
Ksl Resorts
Market Manager Los Angeles
Travelocity
Bonnie Reuben
President
Bonnie Reuben Communications
Managing Director of Sales
Sabre Hospitality Solutions
Chantal Lavoux-Guy
Marketing Manager
Martin Resorts
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 Tara Stangel, VP Membership at (310) 360-4716.