What members are saying about the value of HSMAI membership:
"I am proud of our relationship with HSMAI in Arizona. There are so many benefits to being a part of this great organization. I truly do stay "connected to the right people" . Here are a just few reasons that we are partners with and for Arizona Chapter HSMAI;
- Connections to our member hotels and staff
- Keeping current on hospitality industry trends and news
- Participating in HSMAI's Affordable Meetings Conference & Exhibitions
- Gaining new business leads and contacts
- Furthering my LinkedIn network through HSMAI groups
- Finding and using sales & marketing tools, tips and tricks
- Networking opportunities in my community and beyond
- Access to outstanding education content through webinars, print and local meetings & events
- Showing support to the local meetings, event and convention industry partners
Be a good community & industry partner and support your local chapter by being a member of HSMAI."
--Mark R. McMinn, CMP, CTA
Director of Sales
Tempe CVB
"The Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau is a proud member of the AzHSMAI Chapter for several reasons. As a DMO we believe it is important to have a presence with all Hospitality partners in our local market. These relationships have proven to be vital to our business practices as we promote Mesa's experiences within Arizona and Nationwide. The networking and programs provided by AzHSMAI are excellent opportunities to meet new tourism partners and to keep up to date on our industry."
--James R. Tevault
Director of Sales
Mesa CVB
"The benefits of the Tri-Valley CVB's participation in the Northern California Chapter of HSMAI have been abundant. One of our functions as a destination marketing organization whose membership includes hotels, event facilities, attractions and event service providers, is to support our members by providing tools to help them generate sales, including closing the business opportunities (leads) we generate for them. Through our involvement in HSMAI, the CVB has been able to bring sales training and skills enhancement opportunities to our members through encouraging their membership in HSMAI, promoting monthly chapter educational events, and bringing HSMAI programs - such as HSMAI University webinars - to them. In addition, our participation in HSMAI benefits the CVB membership by allowing them to join with us at Affordable Meetings trade shows and take advantage of exhibit opportunities at a discounted rate. All of these activities help strengthen our destination and fortify the selling power within it."
--Karie Geiger
Director of Sales
Tri-Valley, California Convention & Visitors Bureau
"It's important for the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau to be a member of HSMAI to support our members, network with the sales and marketing directors within our community, and hear about what others are seeing in the industry."
--Renee Angeles
Director of Sales & Services
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
"On the local level, our HSMAI chapter has been valuable for our sales staff to participate in continuing education type of presentations. Our chapter has hosted excellent programs each year no only adding value to our staff's membership, but giving current information and personal growth experiences to our staff. On the national level, HSMAI has made current trends and practices available to us. Even though, majority of the information is more focused towards the hotel staff, our CVB staff has a better understanding of these trends and can apply some of the practices. Our membership to HSMAI is an investment into our staff. Our people are our greatest resource. Education is powerful."
--Pam Sherfesee
Vice President of Sales
Experience Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak
Convention & Visitors Bureau
