Insights

As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, and as industry leaders grapple with the challenges of burnout and the increasing importance of nurturing the holistic well-being of their employees, the emphasis on mental health and well-being remains paramount. We explore this in an excerpt from the HSMAI Foundation Special Report: The State of Hotel Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Talent 2023-2024.  

LinkedIn is more than just a platform for networking—it’s a critical tool for career advancement and professional visibility. Leveraging insights from the recent meeting of the HSMAI Sales Advisory Board members, here are seven tips you can use to become a LinkedIn thought leader.  

Here at HSMAI we are ramping up efforts to invigorate our member base and foster robust market-specific growth. As we move into 2024, our strategic priority to “broaden our reach” takes center stage, focusing on developing new markets and enhancing the member value proposition through localized engagement. 

HSMAI recently honored the 2023 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization and Distribution — recognizing leaders from hospitality, travel, and tourism organizations for their accomplishments. Maddi Bourgerie, Director of Communications at RVshare, is one of these honorees.  

In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force across various sectors, and the hospitality industry is no exception. With its ability to process vast amounts of data, AI is becoming indispensable, with the power to significantly enhance operational efficiency and transform core functions within the sector.

Cristina Suris, Corporate Marketing Manager, Kessler Collection, HSMAI Rising Marketing Leader Council Member   The hospitality industry heavily relies on third-party cookies for targeted advertising, personalization, and customer tracking across various…

I think of ancillary as forever the next frontier. It’s always something that matters, but never something that gets the focus in the short term.  

This report and accompanying Commercial Effectiveness Organizational Effectiveness Assessment was created by the HSMAI Commercial Strategy Workgroup. HSMAI’s Commercial Effectiveness Organizational Assessment allows a hotel organization (individual hotel, management company, ownership group, or brand) to assess and score their implementation of the 11 key drivers of commercial excellence.

HSMAI staff recently sat down with Denise Thomas, the President of The Effective Communication Coach, who will be a keynote speaker at the HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference (CSC), June 25-26, in Charlotte, NC, to get her insights on effective communication today.