HSMAI DC Workshop Will Introduce the Fundamentals of Modern Hotel Marketing and Commercial Strategy

HSMAI's Washington D.C. chapter hosts a $55–$75 half-day workshop on Sept. 10 covering hotel marketing fundamentals, demand generation, and commercial strategy using the CHDM credential as a framework.

HSMAI DC Workshop Will Introduce the Fundamentals of Modern Hotel Marketing and Commercial Strategy

WASHINGTONBuilding Smarter Hotel Demand, an interactive, in-person workshop designed to introduce the fundamentals of modern hotel marketing and commercial strategy, will be held Sept. 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall hosted by the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.

Designed for hotel professionals who work in sales, marketing, revenue and leadership roles, Building Smarter Hotel Demand will focus on how marketing, demand generation and commercial thinking work together in today's hospitality environment, using HSMAI’s Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer credential as a framework. 

The presenters will be Jennifer Hill, Kalibri senior vice president, commercial strategy, and Dan Rice, Expedia Group DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia area manager. Both hold the CHDM designation.

Participants will explore core marketing concepts, evaluate real-world hotel examples and apply practical ideas they can take back to their properties immediately. While Building Smarter Hotel Demand is not a CHDM exam prep or certification course, it is designed to help attendees accelerate their path into CHDM concepts and thinking.

Jeremy Huvard, Donohoe Hospitality Services vice president of sales and marketing and HSMAI DC chapter president

Sign-in will begin Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall. A networking reception will follow the workshop at 5 p.m. Cost is $55 for HSMAI members and $75 for nonmembers. Click HERE to register.

Building Smarter Hotel Demand is sponsored by Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall, Kalibri, Expedia Group, Tambourine and RDR PR LLC.

About HSMAI DC 

HSMAI DC is a chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International, an individual membership organization based in McLean, Virginia, composed of more than 5,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. 

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 and their partners with tools, insights and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing and optimize revenue through programs, including the Adrian Awards, HSMAI Commercial Strategy Events, revenue optimization conferences and Sales Leader Forum.

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About HSMAI

The Hospitality Sales & 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 and their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue through annual programs such as the Commercial Strategy Conference and Adrian Awards. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is a membership organization comprising more than 5,000 members worldwide, with over 30 chapters in the Americas Region. Connect with HSMAI at hsmai.org.

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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.