Sales & Marketing

HSMAI Announces the Robert A. “Bob” Gilbert Award for Career Achievement in Commercial Strategy

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is pleased to announce the Robert A. “Bob” Gilbert Award for Career Achievement in Commercial Strategy, a new pinnacle honor celebrating leaders whose careers have shaped the future of hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue strategy. Named in tribute to Robert A. “Bob” Gilbert, who served as HSMAI’s President and CEO from 1995 to 2024, the Gilbert Award recognizes enduring leadership, innovation, and advocacy across the commercial disciplines of hospitality. Nominations for the 2026 recognition are open now through December 15, 2025.

Duetto and Cloudbeds Report Reveals Distribution Channel Shifts and Rising Price Sensitivity Impacting Global Hotel Performance

Duetto, the industry’s leading provider of revenue and profit software, and Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, have released their first-ever Hotel Market Pulse report, providing performance and profitability analysis for hoteliers worldwide, based on the data managed by both companies.

Radisson Hotel Group Launches Creator Hub: A Game-Changer for Travel Storytelling

Radisson Hotel Group has introduced Creator Hub, a dynamic platform connecting nano content creators with Radisson Hotels & Resorts across the globe. This initiative reimagines influencer marketing by offering creators personalized hotel stay experiences in exchange for authentic, brand-aligned content fostering a more inclusive and community-driven approach to travel storytelling.

Pullman Hotels & Resorts Unveils a New Era

Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor's global Premium portfolio, today unveiled its global brand transformation and vision for the future — a milestone designed to inspire, energize and strengthen Pullman's position as one of the world's most dynamic hotel brands.

The Great Hotel Sales Divide: System-First or Proposal-First — Which One Are You?

In hotel groups and event sales, timing is everything. The moment a lead comes in, whether from a meeting planner’s RFP, a trade show connection, or a casual inquiry, the clock starts ticking. The speed, accuracy, and professionalism of the initial response can make the difference between securing the booking or losing it to a competitor.

2026 Luxury Travel Trend Outlook: Modern Currency PR Reveals The Top Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality

Award-winning luxury travel and hospitality PR and digital media agency Modern Currency Public Relations®, today announces the release of its third annual Luxury Travel & Hospitality Trend Report Forecast for 2026, a forward-looking industry lens that examines the cultural, behavioral, and economic forces reshaping how U.S. and global travelers will seek, spend, explore, and experience the year ahead.