PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Hello everyone, It is a pleasure to extend greetings to you as I begin my term as president of HSMAI Boston Chapter. I am very excited to start this journey with HSMAI, and I’m looking forward to a brilliant future with wonderful programming and social events in the next year. As your new president, I’ll present some personal challenges that I would like to see our Board achieve in the coming year. These objectives include upholding HSMAI’s mission Statement which is to be the leading source for sales and marketing information, knowledge, business development, and networking for professionals in tourism, travel, and hospitality. Ultimately, our goal is to have members walking away with the ability to face their everyday challenges with more confidence and coming back for more. By banding together each one of us will grow in our profession and become effective in the increasingly demanding industry of Hospitality Sales and Marketing. I encourage all of you to attend our monthly meetings and events. We will work hard at planning speakers on hot topics, arranging networking opportunities, and exploring avenues to foster personal and economic development. We continue to seek new memberships, and cherish our current membership. Membership will be the key to the success of our chapter, I challenge all our members to bring in a new member and allow them to share in our love of hospitality, creativity and professionalism. Did I mention fun? Oh, yes, lots of fun as well. As the in-coming president, I see one of my major roles is as a facilitator of the members’ needs. This being noted, we are very open to listening to our members and what their needs are. This will help further our organization and its upcoming programs. Please know that I’m hoping that each and every one of you will send us your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions for improvement for the organization. We are always looking for members to help fill certain key positions on our existing committees. I’m hoping that if you are interested and have a great vision for the organization, you’ll contact me and based on your passion and expertise, we’ll help you find a great position. This is a terrific way to meet other members, but more importantly, help shape the path of the HSMAI organization. I look forward to personally meeting all our members and welcoming our new members at these exciting upcoming events. I would like to thank each of you for allowing me the honor of serving as HSMAI Boston’s president this upcoming year. I hope to make you all proud of your selection.
Best Regards,
Lisa Tiernan
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!
Welcome to HSMAI Boston! Whether you are new to HSMAI or a seasoned member, the Boston Chapter website is here to serve you! It has our Newsletter, Student Clubs, Industry Resources, and Chapter Event Registration! If you have any questions about our association or need additional information, please contact Julie Parent, our Chapter Administrator at (888) 792-9770 or at BostonHSMAI@JewelComp.com. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of nearly 7,000 members from 35 countries and 60 chapters worldwide. With strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communication trends I the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for hospitality, sales, marketing, and management disciplines. Mission Statement 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. Boston images provided by FayFoto |