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HSMAI Announces 2024 Sales Career Achievement and Professional of the Year Honorees
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to introduce the 2024 Career Achievement and Sales Professional of the Year award recipients who will be celebrated during HSMAI’s Sales Leader Forum on Nov. 13, 2024 in Washington D.C. The following hospitality executives have showcased exceptional talent, a deep passion for their profession, and outstanding expertise in hotel sales.
The Hospitality Show announces highlights and key sponsorships for 2024
The Hospitality Show, the industry’s leading technology and operations event produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), announced an extensive list of program highlights and sponsorships today.
Nov. 7 Hospitality conference will recognize industry talent
The annual Washington Hospitality Association will host an industry conference in partnership with the Washington State University Carson College of Business at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Hilton Motif in Seattle. Participants may register online until Nov. 2 at 5 p.m.
Case Study: Unlocking Unprecedented Growth Through Strategic SEO
An iconic hotel in the heart of Key West, Florida, partnered with Cogwheel Marketing to revitalize its online presence. Facing limited visibility in organic search, we undertook a comprehensive SEO campaign that would transform the hotel’s digital footprint. Despite initial hurdles, including low keyword rankings and minimal referring domains, our strategy led to a monumental increase in keyword rankings, organic traffic, and domain authority.
Hilton Invites Guests to Stay Like Paris Hilton With Debut of ‘Stay Like an Infinite Icon’ Themed Suites
From hospitality to fashion and music, Paris Hilton stands as an icon to fans around the world and Hilton is proud to debut two Paris-inspired, custom-curated suites. The “Stay Like an Infinite Icon” suites will be available from Oct. 4 – Nov. 1, 2024 at the legendary Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, celebrating the launch of Paris’s new album “Infinite Icon.”
See Doja Cat like never before at her exclusive living room session
Fresh from her European tour, Doja Cat is inviting fans to see her like never before with an immersive living room performance you won’t want to miss. For one night only, guests will step into the world of Doja and experience her live artistry in an intimate setting.
Pay homage to the masterpiece Purple Rain and the musical genius of Prince, at the newly restored Purple Rain house
For the first time ever, Prince fans will have unprecedented access to the art and music of Purple Rain.
MMGY Report: Holiday Travel Trends Upward as Culinary and Cruise Vacations Surge in Popularity Among Americans
Eat, drink and be merry: culinary tourism, cruises and the upcoming holiday season are among the trending topics featured in the “Fall Edition” of MMGY’s Portrait of American Travelers® study. An examination of the evolving habits, preferences and behaviors of today’s U.S. travel consumers, the quarterly survey found that nearly 8 in 10 U.S. adults plan to take a vacation in the next 12 months, which represents an increase of 6% compared to the results from fall 2023.
Over 200 Hoteliers To Lobby Congress for Hotel and Consumer Friendly Policies
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) this week is hosting its annual Hotels on the Hill fly-in event, which will draw more than 200 hoteliers and industry leaders from 36 states to Capitol Hill to lobby for a variety of important policies.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel Selects ROH to Increase Booking Conversions, Improve Cross-Department Visibility and Reduce Aging AR
ROH, the hospitality industry’s first payments and revenue management platform designed to help hotels increase profitability, today announced that Loews Miami Beach Hotel, an iconic hotel with an enviable oceanfront location, has selected ROH to streamline operations and empower its sales and finance team. With ROH, these teams gain visibility into critical aspects of the entire payment journey of contracted bookings and the tools to seamlessly take action, directly impacting the hotel’s bottom line.
The Hospitality Show wins Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award for best new launch
The Hospitality Show, the groundbreaking event designed to empower the hospitality industry produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), has been awarded the prestigious Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award for Best New Event Launch 2023. This recognition underscores the show's success in bringing together the diverse facets of the hospitality industry through an innovative and impactful format.
HSMAI Announces the Passing of President and CEO Bob Gilbert
It is with profound sadness that the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas, HSMAI Foundation and HSMAI Global, announce that President and CEO, Bob Gilbert passed away on September 19, 2024). In July 2024, the organization announced that Gilbert had accelerated his retirement plan as a result of a serious health issue following 30 years of executive leadership for HSMAI.
From exclusive to inviting: How approachable luxury is transforming hospitality
Luxury hospitality is back and booming. According to a 2024 McKinsey & Company report, demand for upscale tourism and hospitality is expected to grow faster than any other travel segment. However, as this industry continues to evolve, so does the modern traveler and the type of stay they are looking for.
Lark Hotels partners with Mews to grow its portfolio of 50+ properties
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud and winner of Best Hotel PMS at the HotelTechAwards 2024, has been chosen by Lark Hotels to power its growing portfolio of more than 50 properties across the United States.
Road Trippin’ is the Vibe as Travel Slows Across the U.S.
The news is bleeding with travel gloom and discouraging numbers for the hospitality market. Headlines tout softening and consumer spending coming to a halt while exploiting the idea that luxury travel is both thriving and diving. Bloomberg reported that even with deep-pocketed travelers, the word right now is “value.”
By Mandy Murry, Principal & Chief Experience Officer, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants
The Hospitality Show announces additional programing highlights
The Hospitality Show (The Show), the industry’s leading technology and operations event produced by Questex and The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), has revealed new highlights that have been confirmed for the 2024 program.
HSMAI Announces 2024 Sales Leader Forum
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) 2024 Sales Leader Forum, will take place on Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington, DC. Organized by HSMAI’s Sales Advisory Board, this year’s event focuses on advancing the hotel sales discipline by providing off-property sales leaders with essential knowledge on top trends, strategic insights, and best practices in today’s evolving landscape.
Out of Office: Understanding American vacation trends
Americans are notorious for leaving vacation days on the table. Despite the numerous benefits of taking time off from work, over half (53%) of Americans don’t plan to use all their paid time off this year. It’s a troubling vacation travel trend, especially compared to other countries where taking extended breaks is more the norm.
Hospitality Industry Marketing & Sales Veteran Wendy Hoekwater Launches Net Growth Marketing, LLC
Hospitality industry veteran Wendy Hoekwater today announced the formation of Net Growth Marketing, LLC, a marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in scaling small- to mid-sized companies in hospitality, travel and tourism.