HSMAI MISSION STATEMENT HSMAI is committed to growing business for hotels and their partners by fueling sales, inspiring marketing and optimizing revenue. - Fueling Sales
HSMAI offers exclusive, unique opportunities and resources to fuel sales through customer connections and insights, growing business for hotels and their partners. - Inspiring Marketing
HSMAI inspires winning marketing by recignizing industry innovators, and by providing expert industry forums and access to best practice, cutting-edge marketing strategies. - Optimizing Revenue
HSMAI provides education, thought leadership and expertise-sharing that enables hoteliers to optimize revenue for intelligent, sustainable growth.
THE HOSPITALITY SALES & MARKETING ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL (HSMAI) is proud to introduce, in association with Master Connection Associates (MCA), the Certified Hospitality Sales Executive (CHSE) Certification, and encourages individuals working in sales in the hospitality industry, if they meet the minimum qualifications, to make the decision today to get certified!Certification demonstrates to the world your high level of performance, abilities, and expertise in your field, and the process of becoming certified as a CHSE includes learning experiences that we believe will be valuable to both you and your employer. Additionally, your adoption of the CHSE Code of Ethics is an important signal to your customers that they can rely on your integrity and professionalism.YOUR FIRST STEP IS TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION
go to www.hsmaicertifications.org to download an application. Once you have qualified, you will receive the CHSE Study Guide. Candidates will take three MCA e-Learning modules before taking the online exam, and HSMAI has added a special benefit to the process: to complete the CHSE, you will take the prestigious 20/20 Assessment® to help you continue to grow in your profession.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Debbie C. Howarth, CHME, CHE Chapter President BOSTON HSMAI EARNS AWARDS AT NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Boston, Massachusetts (February 20, 2012) – The Board of Directors of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Boston Chapter, Inc. is pleased to announce that the chapter was awarded the 2011 Frank W. Berkman Best of the Best Award for Educational Programming – Medium Chapter and the 2011 HSMAI Rising Star Award for Leadership at the 2012 Annual HSMAI Leadership Conference on February 13th at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The HSMAI Boston Chapter is one of the oldest HSMAI Chapters in the association dating back to 1935. The chapter was recognized for its recent accomplishments in restoring member value and chapter growth. Margie Sheffer, CHME, CHA, Director of Chapter Relations, announced that the chapter’s 2011 mission was accomplished. She stated, “Membership increased to 120 members representing a 32% growth over 2010 and event attendance increased 40%. The turnaround is palatable, as is the energy and enthusiasm of the board and newly engaged members.” HSMAI is a global organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales and marketing management disciplines, as well as connecting its members with customers. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of nearly 7,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide. For more information about Boston HSMAI please contact Jennifer Castro, Managing Director at (240) 350-6738 or info@BostonHSMAI.org.
HSMAI membership is all about YOU! Join HSMAI as an Americas Region member by October 31st, 2011, and take advantage of these special offers to help you fuel your business:
- Leads: Receive a selected complimentary list of 100 meeting planners from www.MeetingPlannerLists.com, the largest online database of qualified meeting & event planners+ 50% off an additional planner list or product from the Salesman's Guide between your HSMAI joining date and the end of the year.
- Insights: $99 gift certificate good for any of HSMAI Americas offerings during the next 12 months, including any conferences, HSMAI University webinars, or publications.
- Opportunities: All new members joining from August 16th to October 31st, 2011 will be put into a drawing for either free admission to 3 HSMAI U webinars ($300 value), an HSMAI Strategy Conference registration ($495 value), or the grand prize of a complimentary booth in 2012 at the new HSMAI’s MEET – Meetings/Events/Education/Technology tradeshow at either the Mid-America, West, or National show (value up to $3,200). The Hospitality Sales and 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. HSMAI provides hotel professionals & their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue. Join today and enter "You" in the promotion code box to tap into the power of membership
Welcome to HSMAI Boston! Whether you are new to HSMAI or a seasoned member, the Boston Chapter website is here to serve you! If you have any questions about our association or need additional information, please contact Jenny Castro, our Chapter Administrator at Info@BostonHSMAI.org. 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.
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