Breaking Down Silos, Together
If there’s one word that sums up the future of hospitality commercial strategy, it is unified. At HSMAI, we’ve long talked about the power of cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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The Power of Networking and Professional Development in Hospitality Career & Business Growth
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…
A(I) Recruitment Revolution
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.
HSMAI Sales Leader Forum Insight: The Impact of Incentive Plan Structures on Employee Performance
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.
Building Sales Hunters’ Prospecting Skills
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.
Mental Health and Employee Well-being: Prioritizing Emotional Wellness
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.
HSMAI Perspective: Unlocking Talent Trends – Insights from the State of Talent Report
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.
HSMAI Perspective: Advancing Women in Hospitality
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.
State of Talent Trend: Mental Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
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.
HSMAI Century Campaign: Building a Bridge to Our Brightest Future
For close to a century, HSMAI has stood as a guiding light for innovation, support, and community growth within the hotel sales, marketing, and revenue optimization fields. Now, as we begin the countdown to our momentous 100-year anniversary in 2027, we’re excited to unveil the Century Campaign for the HSMAI Foundation.