HSMAI selects 25 Extraordinary Thinking Laureates for 2024
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) officially selected the 25 Extraordinary Minds honorees for 2024 in mid-December. Winners will be officially recognized during the HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala on February 18, 2025 at the New York Marriott Marquis.2023 HSMAI Adrian Prize Celebration and 25 Extraordinary Minds Laureates on Stage ||Courtesy of HSMAIThe awards recognize outstanding leaders in sales, marketing, revenue optimization and distribution in the hospitality, travel and tourism industry. A panel of leading industry executives selected the winners based on criteria such as creativity, innovation, quality of events, success in overcoming challenges and results.“We are proud to celebrate HSMAI’s selection of the Top 25 Business Leaders of 2024 and recognize their extraordinary contributions to our industry,” HSMAI President and CEO Brian Hicks said in a prepared statement "These leaders embody creativity, innovation and dedication and continue to inspire us all with their achievements."The 2024 Top 25 include: Jenny Bradford CurleyDeputy Director, Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau (Tupelo,…
HSMAI Returns to Denver – Conferences + Events
From left: Christopher Cheney, Nick Doble, Laura Jackson, Emmy Heise and Matt Ojinaga at the HSMAI Greater Denver Chapter’s inaugural event, shown below || Courtesy of All Digital Photos and Videosfirst session event The relaunched Hotel Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Greater Denver Chapter was held in early August at Magnolia Denver with 48 people in attendance. A panel of industry leaders focused on market trends in Denver's hospitality industry, including Matt Ojinaga, Visit Denver's director of convention sales. Christopher Cheney, senior vice president of strategy and business analytics at Stonebridge Cos., served as moderator. At the conclusion of the event, the Board of Directors was officially formed and included Cheney, Ojinaga, Jessica Chamberlain, Mike Pennington, Seth Randall, Eric Valdez, and Amanda Whitley .Nikki Bibbero and Jackson Christensen of Bibbero Meetings and Events are managing directors of the chapter, which plans to host four educational events, an executive roundtable and several social events each year. Since the first gathering,…
HSMAI CEO Bob Gilbert dies
The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas Chapter, the HSMAI Foundation and HSMAI Global announced that President and CEO Bob Gilbert passed away on September 19, 2024. In July 2024, the organization announced that Gilbert had retired early due to serious health issues after 30 years as executive leader of HSMAI. Gilbert’s tenure spanned industry-changing events such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the 2008 recession and the Covid-19 pandemic. In his final HSMAI Perspective, Gilbert said, “I am so grateful for this incredible journey and the deep relationships I have built with you. I am incredibly proud of the work we have accomplished together to expand the Association’s reach and impact around the world, and I have had so much fun along the way. It has truly been an honor to serve our resilient industry.” Mr. Gilbert was a beloved friend and admired mentor to many in the hospitality industry, he will be missed by the entire hospitality…
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