HSMAI Americas Releases an Abundant 2020 Calendar of Events
HSMAI | January 17, 2020
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is pleased to announce its full schedule of events for 2020. The events to be offered to hotel professionals and their partners through HSMAI Americas in 2020 will feature conferences, awards, panel discussions and roundtables in addition to events recognizing noteworthy achievements in sales, marketing, and revenue optimization within the hospitality and tourism industry. New in 2020, HSMAI is introducing Hotel Digital Essentials, an expert-led virtual classroom series that spans six weeks. The course is designed to teach participants how to confidently find their way t...
HSMAI 2020 ROC Regional Conferences Set in 5 Diverse Cities Around the Globe
HSMAI | January 17, 2020
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the return of five regional Revenue Optimization Conferences (ROC) in five major cities around the world in 2020: London, Singapore, San Antonio, Sao Paolo, and Dubai. The conference gathers leading revenue optimization professionals for an in-depth exploration of optimization, digital marketing, and distribution. HSMAI’s annual ROC regional conferences deliver the most all-encompassing and robust revenue management event for the hotel industry. “Year-over-year HSMAI ROC conferences empower revenue leaders from around the globe and give hospit...
IHG Owners Association Announces 2020 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Wayne West III
IHG Owners Association | January 15, 2020
January 15, 2020 (Atlanta, Georgia) - The IHG Owners Association, which represents IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) franchise hotel owners worldwide, announced that Wayne West III has assumed chairmanship of its Global Board of Directors for 2020. West is President and Partner of Newport Hospitality Group, based in Williamsburg, Va., and brings an extensive background as a hotelier and operator. With more than 40 years in the industry, he has helped hotels maximize guest loyalty and team engagement while ensuring exceptional revenue performance and profitability. He succeeds 2019 chair Kurt Furlong, Chief Revenue Officer and Partner with...
Hotel Industry Spotlights Superstars at Annual Fundraiser
AHLA | January 15, 2020
Finalists to be Recognized at “Night of a Thousand Stars” Gala Supporting Hotel Industry Foundation WASHINGTON (January 15, 2020) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) have selected finalists for the 2020 Stars of the Industry Awards, which recognizes the top hotel employees in the country. The winners will be chosen from more than 300 nominations from all sectors of the industry and across the country and presented as part of the “Night of a Thousand Stars” Gala, the Foundation’s premier fundraiser. NORTH STAR AWARD FINALISTS Mark Ga...
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Announces the 8th Annual Pebby Award Nominations
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | January 14, 2020
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--January 14, 2020-- Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today announced the nominations for its Eighth Annual Pebby Awards. The Pebby Award nominees were chosen for their outstanding accomplishments in 2019, as determined by the Company. The Academy’s nominations face stiff competition as the candidates are incredibly strong this year. Nevertheless, several hotels earned multiple nominations; Hotel Zelos San Francisco earned six while Argonaut Hotel, Harbor Court Hotel San Francisco, Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection, Paradise Point Resort & Spa, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, P...
Hospitality Leadership Series – Future Leaders: Seeking Advice and Applying the Right Filter
Thomas Mielke | January 13, 2020
By: Thomas Mielke Seasoned executive search professional and human capital advisor, Thomas Mielke, shares thoughts on success for emerging hospitality industry leaders A new year has arrived and with it comes different opportunities and challenges. Some things, though, never change – the great majority of us tend to ‘take stock’ at this time of the year and plan for what we want to achieve or do differently, both personally and professionally. For most industry ‘novices’, the fresh hospitality graduates or apprentices out there, there does not tend to be a limit on their ambitions and aspirations. With a clear target in min...
AHLA Announces 2020 Officers, Board, Executive Committee Amid Record Membership
AHLA | January 13, 2020
WASHINGTON (January 13, 2020) – Building on record levels of membership and engagement, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today welcomed Choice Hotels International, Inc., into membership and unveiled its 2020 Officers, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, which includes top leaders representing all segments of the hospitality industry. AHLA ended 2019 representing a record 3.2 million U.S. hotel rooms. With the addition of Choice, AHLA now counts the 10 largest hotel companies as members. Jon Bortz, Chairman, President & CEO of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, was named chair of the board; Mark Hoplamazian, President...
HSMAI Adrian Awards to Recognize the Best in Travel Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations
HSMAI | January 13, 2020
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is thrilled to announce the Gold Winners of the 2019 Adrian Awards. HSMAI’s Gold Winners have exemplified outstanding advertising, digital marketing, public relations, and integrated marketing in hospitality. Platinum and Best of Show winners will be revealed at the HSMAI Adrian Awards Dinner Reception and Gala on January 21st at the New York Marriott Marquis. View the complete list of Gold Award winners on the Adrian Awards website. This year, HSMAI received over 1,100 entries. The Gold Awards will be presented to a large group of multitalented winners including 99 a...
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