Brian Hicks, President and CEO of Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) In hospitality, relationships are the key to growth, yet many professionals overlook how powerful a strong network…
In 2024, AI adoption in recruitment within the hospitality industry remains in its infancy. While AI holds the promise of revolutionizing talent acquisition, most organizations are still experimenting, focusing on basic applications like resume screening and job description writing.
Scott Dahl, Board Member, Room Price Genie, and HSMAI’s 2024 Revenue Optimization Professional Of The Year (Corporate), gave this Lightning Round presentation during the 2024 HSMAI Sales Leader Forum.
Excerpted from the study guide for HSMAI Global’s new Certified Hotel Sales Leader (CHSL) certification, designed to recognize the expertise of hotel sales leaders, emphasizing the most up-to-date sales and commercial principles, practices, and strategies.
We invite you to apply to join us at the HSMAI Fall 2024 Curate event for a unique opportunity to share your expertise and inspire industry leaders with your AI case studies.
HSMAI is seeking a transformative leader to become its next President & CEO. This visionary executive will provide leadership,
foster innovation, and position the association for future growth while championing HSMAI’s mission and value to its more
than 5,000 members.
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.
The hospitality industry is continually reshaped by transformative trends and innovations. The HSMAI Foundation Special Report: The State of Hotel Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Talent 2023-2024, a cornerstone resource for sales, marketing, and revenue optimization leaders, offers a roadmap for navigating these changes. This year’s report is more than findings and forecasts. It offers best practices, case studies, and suggested actions to improve talent outcomes across the commercial functions.
This year, in collaboration with Women in Travel THRIVE, we took a significant step towards our mission with the release of the “The Power of Mentorship” research paper. This study, a critical examination of mentorship’s impact on female leadership in hospitality, offers insightful strategies for nurturing the next generation of women leaders.
Organizations must measure employee wellbeing, happiness, stress, satisfaction, and purpose. Everyone should ask themselves, “How am I creating a thriving workplace?” The past few years have shaken everyone’s confidence in health, job security, and income. Get insights on solutions from the HSMAI Foundation’s State of Talent Report.