HSMAI and HFTP announce Technology Innovation for 2021 Adrian Awards — Source: HSMAI

The 2021 HSMAI Adrian Awards competition features a new Technology Innovation entry category in cooperation with HFTP. This category will honor innovations in sales, marketing & guest satisfaction, revenue optimization technology and platforms that are powering the recovery.

For 64 years the HSMAI Adrian Awards have spotlighted excellence in hospitality advertising, digital marketing, and public relations. This year’s competition focuses on capturing the great work done by hotels, destinations and their partners to get the country moving again.

2021 Focus Categories:

  • Recovery Marketing – Brand positioning/motivational messaging that made the traveling public know that the hotels and destinations were open for business and ready to safely welcome guests.
  • NEW! Recovery Campaign Evolution – Campaigns entered in the 2020 competition will be eligible again if the new entry shows how the campaign evolved as the industry moved into recovery.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility – Honoring how brands, properties and destinations supported people and communities impacted by the pandemic into their recovery efforts.
  • NEW! Diversity Marketing: Showcasing the commitment to advance diversity in the hospitality industry and to recognize those organizations who have made strides to adopt diversity in their marketing communications. Single and Campaign entry options.

PLUS: More than 20 advertising, digital marketing, and public relations categories.

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About HSMAI

HSMAI is a global organization of sales, marketing, and revenue management professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI leads the way in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry. Operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and for sales, marketing, and revenue management disciplines, HSMAI connects its members with customers. Founded in the United States in 1927, HSMAI is membership organization comprising 5,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide. Connect with HSMAI at hsmai.org.