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Welcome to HSMAI, Greater Los Angeles Chapter!

HSMAI is the leading source for sales and marketing information, knowledge, business development, and networking for professionals in tourism, travel, and hospitality.

LA Chapter
Wins 2007
Communications Award

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 Los Angeles introduces Corporate Sponsorships
If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring a Los Angeles chapter monthly meeting or special event, we offer four levels of Corporate Sponsorship.

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Is Your Membership About to Expire?
If it is and you haven't received a renewal letter relax, you can now renew online and pay with a check or credit card, click here for details, or contact Janelle Etchepare at (310) 864-8245.



Upcoming Webinars
HSMAI University

 





Internet Marketing Webinar 4-Part Series

How To Manage and Respond To Travel Review Websites
Date: July 01, 2008 - July 01, 2008
Location: Online Webinar Series: 2:00 PM (EST)
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Measuring the Success of Your Website Analytics
Date: July 10, 2008 - July 10, 2008
Location: Online Webinar Series: 2:00 PM (EST)
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What Should My SEO/SEM Company Be Doing for Me?
Date: July 24, 2008 - July 24, 2008
Location: Online Webinar Series: 3:00 PM (EST)
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Site Clinic
We will take volunteers and give a free evaluation and recommendations of your website live!
Date: July 31, 2008 - July 31, 2008
Location: Online Webinar Series: 2:00 PM (EST)
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Revenue Management Webinar 3-Part Series


Internal Assessment and Strategic Planning
Date: August 07, 2008 - August 07, 2008
Location: Online Webinar Series: 2:00 PM (EST)
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Distribution and Pricing
Date: August 14, 2008 - August 14, 2008
Location: Online Webinar Series: 2:00 PM (EST)
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Channel and Inventory Management: Practical Applications and A Glimpse Into The Future
Date: August 21, 2008 - August 21, 2008
Location: Online Webinar Series: 2:00 PM (EST)
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The Next Gen Traveler Webinar


The Next Gen Traveler
Date: August 26, 2008 - August 26, 2008
Location: Online Webinar Series: 2:00 PM (EST)
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Hotel Sales Strategy Conference

Click Here for Details...Save the date for  HSMAI's 2nd Annual Hotel Sales Strategy Conference. Held at in Washington, D.C., the strategy conference will take place one day prior to HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings® National trade show.

Date: September 09, 2008 - September 09, 2008
Location: Washington DC Convention Center, Washington, DC
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HSMAI's Affordable Meetings

HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings® is a unique, FREE trade show and conference for cost-conscious meeting planners.

Date: September 10-11, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
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Special Interest Groups

In keeping with its overall objective to create relevance for all members, HSMAI is creating a body of knowledge regarding specific disciplines within sales and marketing. The following Advisory Boards or Steering Committees made up of industry leaders are responsible for initiating projects and programming to serve the specific needs of these unique constituencies.

» Travel Internet Marketing Organization

» Resort Marketing

» Revenue Management

» Hotel Director of Sales and Marketing

» Sales & Marketing Faculty

HSMAI will continue to create special interest groups and to build services, information and networking opportunities for HSMAI members and the industry at large as interest and opportunity merits.

If you are interested in working with one of the current groups, or in helping HSMAI to create a special interest group, contact HSMAI's president, Bob Gilbert at bgilbert@hsmai.org.

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Luncheon Program
Date: 8/19/2008
Topic: 2008 Hotel Consumer Study
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa
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2008 SoCal Hospitality Educational Conference
Date: 9/9/2008
Topic: TBA
Location: Anaheim Marriott
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Awards Program
Date: 10/21/2008
Topic: GM of the Year Awards Gala
Location: TBA
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New Members
Todd Moyer, SM
VP of Buisiness Development
Cannery Agency

Michael Spencer, H2
General Manager
Sportsmen's Lodge Hotel

Membership Renewals
Garriann Young
Director of Sales and Marketing
Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens