RELAUNCH OF eCONNECT The HSMAI Foundation has announced the re-launch of its eConnect® site (www.hsmaieconnect.org), now offering a 360 degree look at trends and developments in the hospitality sales and marketing industry. The homepage, which can be accessed by both members and non-members, has been enhanced with new content sections, including Industry Hot Topics, the eConnect Poll, and Featured Video from leading sources such as CNN, CNBC and YouTube.
NEW MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN - DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 31, 2010 
During these economic times, it is more crucial than ever to be a member of HSMAI. As a member, not only are you privy to the hospitality industry’s most coveted collection of tools and resources for sales and marketing professionals, but new Americas Region members* also receive: • A complimentary copy of HSMAI Foundation’s The Travel Marketer’s Guide to Social Media and Social Networks — a $99 value. And, a choice of one: • A complimentary Hospitality Competency-Based Assessment, created in partnership with 20/20 Assessment, a service of HVS — a $250 value. • A complimentary list of regionalized meeting planner profiles from HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings. PLUS, sign up today and you’ll receive a $5 gift card to Starbucks. Think of it as our own little stimulus package. To take advantage of this limited-time offer, put "Buzz" in the Promotion Code on your Membership Application. *Special promotion applies only to new Americas Region members joining between 10/15/09-12/31/09 and paying regular membership fee ($350.00). New member is defined as someone who has never been a member of HSMAI or whose membership has been expired for six months or more. Other rules and restrictions may apply. Also, current members will receive a copy of the HSMAI Foundation's The Travel Marketer's Guide to Social Media and Social Networks upon renewal of a regular membership!
Our industry strives on the fact that people need to get together one on one or in a group to be empowered on many levels; mentally, physically and personally. Well friends and colleagues "welcome to the next level". The only way WE can be successful is to get everyone involved. Your new board has put together an agenda filled with great education, activities and events that will benefit everyone. Our goal is to have members walking away with the ability to face thier everyday challenges with more confidence and coming back for more. By banding together each one of us will grow in our own professions and become effective in an increasingly demanding industry, Hospitality Sales and Marketing. I look forward to personally meeting all our members and welcoming our new members. Please give me a call with your questions and suggestions — my door is always open for you. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin Sincerely, Aimee Sloat HSMAI is the hospitality industry's source for knowledge, community and recognition for leaders committed to professional development, sales growth, revenue optimization, marketing, and branding. 
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