News for the Hospitality Executive |
McLean,
Va. (July 16, 2012) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing
Association
International (HSMAI) opens its
call
for entries today, July 16, 2012, for its 56th annual Adrian Awards
, which recognize notable travel
advertising, digital marketing and public relations work.
“The Adrian Awards are a way to recognize the best of the best in the promotion of the travel industry,” said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHBA, president and CEO of HSMAI. “Our panel of judges is looking for the most creative, forward-thinking campaigns year-after-year, and we’re always inspired by what our colleagues are doing in advertising, digital marketing and public relations. When it comes to creativity, it’s time for everyone, no matter how big or small, to compete on a level playing field.” Continuing in the tradition of the Adrian Awards, the competition is comprised of multiple categories in three entry divisions: Advertising, Digital Marketing and Public Relations. Additionally, the HSMAI Adrian Awards specialty awards include:
Winners of the Adrian Awards will join the ranks of recent top honorees, including last year’s Best of Show winners:
“We are proud to have the greatest staff working on the greatest clients in the industry,” said agency Chairman Lou Hammond of Lou Hammond & Associates on winning 23 HSMAI Adrian Awards in 2011. “This recognition is even more meaningful in that it comes from our peers. We salute our industry and colleagues.” Entries for the HSMAI Adrian Awards are judged by a panel of more than 200 advertising, digital marketing and public relations experts, as well as leading members of the travel community. Industry professionals can apply to join the judging panel by contacting HSMAI at [email protected] or 703-506-3297. For more information on the Adrian Awards competition please contact Ellen Wilson at [email protected], email [email protected], visit http://www.adrianawards.com, or follow Adrian Awards news on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AdrianAwards. For information on becoming an Adrian Awards partner, contact Emi Haverkamp at 703-506-3297 or [email protected]. About HSMAI The Hospitality
Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is committed to
growing
business for hotels and their partners, and is the industry’s leading
advocate
for intelligent, sustainable hotel revenue growth. The association
provides
hotel professionals & their partners with tools, insights, and
expertise to
fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue through programs
such as HSMAI’s
MEET, Adrian
Awards, and Revenue
Optimization Conference. HSMAI is an individual membership
organization
comprising more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the
Americas
Region. Connect with HSMAI at www.hsmai.org, www.facebook.com/hsmai,
www.twitter.com/hsmai
and www.youtube.com/hsmai1.
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Contact: Lindsay Stout Edelman 214-443-7586 [email protected] Natalie Wilson Edelman 214-443-7588 [email protected] |