HSMAI North Carolina

It was incredible to connect with the talented students at the East Carolina University - College of Business Career Fair on October 24th! The energy and passion they bring are a reminder that the future of hospitality is in great hands. A special thank you to , Robert M. O'Halloran, Ph.D., CHA and Lee Brown for organizing and allowing our chapter to attend such an impactful event. Excited to see where these future leaders go from here! #FutureOfHospitality #ECUBusiness #CareerFair

Supercharge Your Career: Why HSMAI NC Membership is the Key to Unlocking Success! Looking to level up in the hospitality world? Joining the HSMAI North Carolina Chapter is like getting a VIP pass to career growth, upskilling, and building powerful connections! Whether you're in sales, marketing, or revenue optimization, HSMAI NC has something for you!   Unlock Your Competitive Edge with weekly insights from industry experts and access to cutting-edge tools, trends, and case studies that keep you ahead of the curve.   Upskill and Grow through discipline-specific education that’s available exclusively to members. Gain access to HSMAI’s online Insights resources and conference session videos that’ll make you the go-to pro in your field!   Expand Your Network locally, nationally, and globally! Meet peers who get where you’re headed and share your passion for hospitality. With HSMAI NC, your network will be your net worth.   Save Big on all HSMAI programs, events, and publications—unlocking more value while you grow your expertise. Don’t wait to invest in you! Join HSMAI NC and start shaping your future today! Join Here: https://lnkd.in/gsC5Y7gr #SuperchargeYourCareer #HSMAINC #NetworkingPower #UpskillNow #HospitalityLeadership

I am excited to be part of the Lightning Round at #HSMAISLF24 this year where I will be sharing my thoughts on "Extroverts vs. Introverts: Who Makes a Better Salesperson?" The HSMAI Sales Leader Forum is a can't miss event for sales leaders of management companies, brands, and ownership groups! https://lnkd.in/gGe_xxyV

Raleigh & Charlotte, grab your spot on November 6th in Raleigh or November 7th in Charlotte: 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭: 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡  🗓️ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒  🕑 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 - 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐒𝐓  📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 Register here: https://lnkd.in/d8zr46VS OR 🗓️ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒  🕑 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 - 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐒𝐓  📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧 & 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dpWjnrFg This program is crafted to provide you with the insights and skills needed to drive both revenue and innovation, ensuring your hotel stays competitive in a dynamic market. Find more details here: https://lnkd.in/djEJZGkp hashtag#hsmaincchapter hashtag#revenuemanagement hashtag#hotelsales hashtag#hotelindustry hashtag#digitalmarketing hashtag#hotelmanager This program is crafted to provide you with the insights and skills needed to drive both revenue and innovation, ensuring your hotel stays competitive in a dynamic market. Find more details here: https://lnkd.in/djEJZGkp hashtag#hsmaincchapter hashtag#revenuemanagement hashtag#hotelsales hashtag#hotelindustry hashtag#digitalmarketing hashtag#hotelmanager

November 7th is your 2nd opportunity to secure your spot for an enlightening session with two industry experts who will reveal key trends and best practices to boost revenue and enhance your hotel’s commercial performance. 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭: 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 🗓️ Date: November 7, 2024 🕑 Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM EST 📍 Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown Register here: https://lnkd.in/dpWjnrFg This program is crafted to provide you with the insights and skills needed to drive both revenue and innovation, ensuring your hotel stays competitive in a dynamic market. Find more details here: https://lnkd.in/djEJZGkp hashtag #hsmaincchapter hashtag #revenuemanagement hashtag #hotelsales hashtag #hotelindustry hashtag #digitalmarketing hashtag #hotelmanager

Secure your spot today for an enlightening session with two industry experts who will reveal key trends and best practices to boost revenue and enhance your hotel’s commercial performance. 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭: 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 🗓️ Date: November 6, 2024 🕑 Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM EST 📍 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park Register here: https://lnkd.in/d8zr46VS This program is crafted to provide you with the insights and skills needed to drive both revenue and innovation, ensuring your hotel stays competitive in a dynamic market. Find more details here: https://lnkd.in/djEJZGkp #hsmaincchapter #revenuemanagement #hotelsales #hotelindustry #digitalmarketing #hotelmanager

HSMAI Announces the Passing of President and CEO Bob Gilbert Gilbert Proudly Led the Organization for More than 30 Years, Through Industry-Changing Events Including the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, 2008 Recession, and Covid-19 Pandemic. It is with profound sadness that the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas, HSMAI Foundation and HSMAI Global, announce that President and CEO, Bob Gilbert passed away on September 19, 2024. In July 2024, the organization announced that Gilbert had accelerated his retirement plan as a result of a serious health issue following 30 years of executive leadership for HSMAI. In his final HSMAI Perspective, Gilbert shared, “I am filled with gratitude for the incredible journey and the profound relationships I have built with so many of you. I am immensely proud of the work we have accomplished together in expanding the association’s reach and impact across the globe, and the fun we have had along the way. It has truly been a privilege to serve our resilient industry.” A beloved friend and admired mentor to many in the hospitality industry, Mr. Gilbert will be missed by the industry at large, and the association will benefit from his leadership for many years to come. To celebrate Bob’s career is to acknowledge his leadership and impact on the hospitality industry. Bob’s passion and commitment have been instrumental in guiding the HSMAI Foundation’s mission to attract, develop, and engage the brightest talents. In recognition of Bob’s legacy, all donations made to the HSMAI Foundation Century Campaign through December 31, 2024, will be considered in his honor. Contributions will support the Foundation’s continued efforts in education, diversity, and leadership development, embodying Bob’s vision for a stronger hospitality community. The HSMAI family’s thoughts are with Bob’s cherished family today and always. HSMAI will share information regarding arrangements when they are complete.   Retirement Announcement: https://lnkd.in/eMsdYCGw HSMAI Perspective: Signing Off, In Gratitude: https://lnkd.in/eYM-p5h3 HSMAI Foundation Century Campaign: https://lnkd.in/g46KGk_3 https://lnkd.in/eMkpY2Z7 #HSMAI #HSMAIFoundation #HSMAIGlobal

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 & 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 💰 📈 Register for this free call: https://lnkd.in/g86c6Tkb Join us for an insightful, free webinar on preparing for budget season, presented by industry experts Himanshu Desai and Taylor Osborne from Amadeus. In this session, we’ll explore essential strategies to elevate your financial planning process. Learn how to leverage Business Intelligence tools to craft data-driven budgets, ensuring accuracy and foresight. We’ll guide you through effective preparation for internal revenue discussions, equipping you with the tools to advocate for your financial needs. Himanshu and Taylor will also discuss the importance of a commitment to excellence in your strategic approach and share practical tips on applying your knowledge to set your hotel apart from the competition. Whether you’re refining your budgeting skills or seeking to enhance your hotel’s performance, this session will provide valuable insights to help you succeed. #hsmaincchapter #hsmai #budgeting #budgetseason #revenuemanagment #digitalmarketing #hotelsales #hotelindustry

🚨 Ready to elevate your financial planning for budget season? Join us for an insightful webinar with industry experts Himanshu Desai and Taylor Osborne from Amadeus, as they share essential strategies for success! In this session, you’ll learn how to: 💡 Leverage Business Intelligence tools for data-driven, accurate budgeting 💡 Prepare for internal revenue discussions and advocate for your financial needs 💡 Apply strategic excellence to set your hotel apart from the competition Whether you're looking to refine your budgeting skills or boost your hotel’s performance, this is a can’t-miss opportunity! 📅 Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Register now to gain practical insights and take your financial planning to the next level! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiCdSqnv #Webinar #FinancialPlanning #Budgeting #HotelManagement #BusinessIntelligence #Leadership #Amadeus

Hotels have always relied on RFPs (requests for proposals) to drive revenue. Meeting planners request additional information, properties respond, and they can determine the best venue for their needs. But are we approaching RFP responses most efficiently? If your sales team responds to every RFP without prioritizing high-value leads, you could waste time and lose inbound business. Let’s examine how the traditional RFP process has changed and how to adapt. https://lnkd.in/euFbcCw2