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The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation is thrilled to announce its second Annual State of Talent report. Released with the support of the Foundation’s corporate talent partners, the report highlights eight trends that are impacting the talent within sales, marketing, and revenue optimization departments.

HSMAI Foundation and Women in Travel THRIVE Release Research on the Power of Mentorship

The HSMAI Foundation, in partnership with Women in Travel THRIVE, is proud to announce the release of a pivotal research paper titled “The Power of Mentorship.”

HSMAI Foundation Announces Mike Dimond 2023 Student Career Success Grant Recipients

The HSMAI Foundation is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant. This prestigious program supports degree-seeking students who plan to pursue careers in hospitality. The 2023 Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant awardees are Eleanor Brillo, Mayu Miyata, and Yana Kyrylyuk.

HSMAI Foundation Announces Intercollegiate Global Conference and Collegiate Case Competition

The HSMAI Foundation announces the 2024 Intercollegiate Global Conference: A World of Opportunity which will take place February 5-9, 2024. The virtual event is a unique opportunity for hospitality students and faculty to gain valuable insights and connect with top industry professionals.

HSMAI Foundation Announces Winners of the Global Collegiate Marketing Case Competition

Following the first ever HSMAI Foundation Global Collegiate Marketing Case Competition between elite undergraduate and graduate universities, the Foundation announces the winners, Republic Polytechnic (undergraduate) and Purdue University (graduate).

HSMAI Foundation Launches Century Campaign Fundraising Initiative

The HSMAI Foundation has announced the launch of its Century Campaign, a five-year fundraising effort ahead of the organization’s upcoming 100th anniversary in 2027. Donations to the Century Campaign will be used to further the mission of the Foundation and its efforts to attract new talent, develop emerging talent, and engage existing talent in the hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue optimization professions.


8 New Trends Revealed in HSMAI Foundation’s Annual State of Talent Report

The HSMAI Foundation is thrilled to announce its second Annual State of Talent report. Released with the support of the Foundation’s corporate talent partners, the report highlights eight trends that are impacting the talent within sales, marketing, and revenue optimization departments.