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HSMAI Century Campaign: Building a Bridge to Our Brightest Future

Hospitality Net

For close to a century, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has stood as a guiding light for innovation, support, and community growth within the hotel sales, marketing, and revenue optimization fields.

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Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index by Knowland and Amadeus Shows Tampa, Las Vegas, and San Diego Leading U.S. Group Revenue Recovery in Q3

Amadeus Hospitality

The Index combines event data from Knowland with hotel booking data from Amadeus to give both individual and aggregate views of the key drivers of hotel performance and is updated on a quarterly basis. Q3 data shows that 13 of the top markets have recovered 100% of group revenue, including: 1. Tampa 116.8%

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HSMAI Century Campaign: Building a Bridge to Our Brightest Future - By Robert A. Gilbert

Hotel News Resource

For close to a century, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has stood as a guiding light for innovation, support, and community growth within the hotel sales, marketing, and revenue optimization fields.

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How to Build a Hotels Sales Team: A Guide for Hotel Owners

eZee Absolute

The sales department in a hotel plays a prominent role in maximizing a hotel’s revenue. But is having a sales department enough? You need a group of people who understand sales and go out of their way to drive measurable and incremental revenue. Tips On Building a Great Hotel Sales Team.

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Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index from Knowland and Amadeus Shows Q2 2023 Group Revenue Recovery in 14 of Top 25 US Markets

Amadeus Hospitality

This quarter’s data shows that 14 of the top markets have fully recovered group revenue in comparison to the same time in 2019. The Index also includes filters to view top event market segments and industries booking group events, allowing hoteliers, DMOs and CVBs to closely track trends and adapt their business strategies accordingly.

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Sales Manager vs Trusted Advisor: What’s the Difference and Which is Better?

Lure Agency

Cory Falter recently invited hotel sales consultant Kristi White on the InnSync Show for a discussion on the differences between the roles of a sales manager and a trusted advisor. Hotel Sales Tips: Which Approach Works Best? ” Sales managers often compete on price, as it is their main selling point.

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Wasting Time on Cheap Leads? Relationship Marketing Fills a Better Funnel

Lure Agency

Let’s face it, chasing weak leads that don’t close can be exhausting. If you’re a hospitality group sales pro, you know the challenges of being inundated with low-quality leads from mass-triggered RFPs and other referral sources. We didn’t even come close to a fraction of this business conversion when using other channels.

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