HSMAI Calendar Of Events 2001
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) continues to provide an extensive calendar of events highlighting educational forums as well as business-to-business venues for buyers and suppliers of hospitality, travel and tourism.
"From cutting-edge educational sessions, executive think tanks and expert speakers at the annual HSMAI Sales & Marketing Summit, to a full program of regional meetings, trade shows and networking opportunities, HSMAI events are invaluable for sales and marketing professionals looking to hone their skills and stay abreast of industry changes and trends," states Bob Gilbert, CHME, CHA, president and CEO, HSMAI.
HSMAI's Affordable Meetings
Mid-America
Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
This show provides non-traditional and traditional meeting planners with free educational workshops on topics related to affordable meeting planning as well as the chance to liaise with a variety of suppliers from hotels and resorts to CVBs, destination management companies, airlines, etc.
HSMAI Executive T.H.I.N.K.
Toronto, Canada
"Adaptive Management: Leading Change" headlines this high-level think tank for top executives, designed as a full-day brainstorming session on the most influential issues and trends affecting our industry. (Limited attendance)
General Manager Sales & Marketing Forum
Adams Mark Hotel
Charlotte, NC
A new series for general managers as it relates to the sales and marketing process, aimed at two segments: general managers who handle their own sales and marketing and those who supervise a staff. Presented in partnership with Lodging Hospitality.
General Manager Sales & Marketing Forum
Denver, CO
A forum for general managers as it relates to the sales and marketing process, aimed at two segments: general managers who handle their own sales and marketing and those who supervise a staff. Presented with Lodging Hospitality.
HSMAI Sales & Marketing Summit
Marriott's Camelback Inn
Scottsdale, AZ
HSMAI's Annual Sales & Marketing Summit offers world-class speakers and cutting-edge educational sessions covering timely and pertinent topics in the sales and marketing discipline. Top speakers provide the optimum learning experience for sales and marketing professionals -- all designed to increase skills through three educational tracks: sales and marketing; management and professional growth; and technology. Keynote speaker will be Ritz-Carlton's Horst Schulze.
HSMAI's Affordable Meetings West
San Jose
McEnery CC
San Jose, CA
This show provides non-traditional and traditional meeting planners with free educational workshops on topics related to affordable meeting planning as well as the chance to liaise with a variety of suppliers from hotels and resorts to CVBs, destination management companies, airlines, etc.
Regional Customer Forum
Boston, MA
Sales and marketing professionals meet with various customer segments to find out what they want and what it takes to close a deal. The forums are coupled with in-depth training, sales techniques and management skills; easy-in, easy-out schedule.
HSMAI's Affordable Meetings National
Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
This show provides non-traditional and traditional meeting planners with free educational workshops on topics related to affordable meeting planning as well as the chance to liaise with a variety of suppliers from hotels and resorts to CVBs, destination management companies, airlines, etc.
General Manager Sales & Marketing Forum
Adams Mark Hotel
Philadelphia, PA
A forum for general managers as it relates to the sales and marketing process, aimed at two segments: general managers who handle their own sales and marketing and those who supervise a staff. Presented with Lodging Hospitality.
HSMAI Meetings Quest
Boston, MA
One-day event for meeting planners to visit one-on-one with suppliers, featuring a morning seminar, speaker luncheon and quality exhibits.
Regional Customer Forum
Le Meridien
Cancun, Mexico
Sales and marketing professionals meet with various customer segments to find out what they want and what it takes to close a deal. The forums are coupled with in-depth training, sales techniques and management skills; easy in, easy out schedule.
HSMAI Meetings Quest
Atlanta, GA
One-day event for meeting planners to visit one-on-one with suppliers, featuring a morning seminar, speaker luncheon and quality exhibits.
HSMAI Executive T.H.I.N.K.
San Jose, CA
"The Future is E-Commerce" is the focus of this high-level think tank for top executives, designed as a full-day brainstorming session on the most influential issues and trends impacting our industry. (Limited attendance)
Regional Customer Forum
San Jose, CA
Sales and marketing professionals meet with various customer segments to find out what they want and what it takes to close a deal. The forums are coupled with in-depth training, sales techniques and management skills; easy in, easy out schedule.
Regional Customer Forum
Dallas, TX
Sales and marketing professionals meet with various customer segments to find out what they want and what it takes to close a deal. The forums are coupled with in-depth training, sales techniques and management skills; easy in, easy out schedule.
HSMAI Meetings Quest
Minneapolis, MN
One-day event for meeting planners to visit one-on-one with suppliers, featuring a morning seminar, speaker luncheon and quality exhibits.
HSMAI Meetings Quest
Chicago, IL
One-day event for meeting planners to visit one-on-one with suppliers, featuring a morning seminar, speaker luncheon and quality exhibits.
HSMAI European
Conference Budapest
Hotel Danubius Magrizgat
Budapest, Hungary
This European Congress features leading speakers who address cutting-edge issues facing the hospitality industry in the sales and marketing disciplines. The conference is designed to foster lasting relationships and build bridges of communication between countries, across cultures and among industry professionals.
General Manager Sales & Marketing Forum
Disney Paradise Pier
Anaheim, CA
A forum for general managers as it relates to the sales and marketing process, aimed at two segments: general managers who handle their own sales and marketing and those who supervise a staff. Presented with Lodging Hospitality.
HSMAI Meetings Quest
Dallas, TX
One-day event for meeting planners to visit one-on-one with suppliers, featuring a morning seminar, speaker luncheon and quality exhibits.
HSMAI Meetings Quest
Washington, D.C.
One-day event for meeting planners to visit one-on-one with suppliers, featuring a morning seminar, speaker luncheon and quality exhibits.
HSMAI Meetings Quest
Anaheim, CA
One-day event for meeting planners to visit one-on-one with suppliers, featuring a morning seminar, speaker luncheon and quality exhibits.
HSMAI Travel Industry
Awards Dinner
Marriott Marquis Hotel
New York, NY
Excellence in travel and hospitality advertising, public relations and Internet marketing is honored at HSMAI's annual black-tie gala. Attended by a "who's who" of the industry, highlights are the Best in Show, Platinum Awards and Lifetime Achievement honors.
For more information, contact:
HSMAI (Sales & Marketing Summit, Regional Customer Forum, Executive T.H.I.N.K., General Manager Sales & Marketing Forum)
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International
1300 L Street, NW, Suite 1020
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 789-0089
HSMAI's Affordable Meetings
c/o George Little Management (GLM)
Kelley Biondi, show manager
Ten Bank Street
White Plains, NY 10606-1954
(914) 421-3377;
Fax (914) 948-6180
E-mail:
HSMAI Meetings Quest
c/o JTDunn Enterprises
513 Commerce Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-4600
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