Resources for Members
eConnect
eConnect is a one-stop portal to global information and resources on hospitality
sales and marketing topics. eConnect is a service provided by the HSMAI
Foundation through its Corporate Membership program, to create a repository
for information on and research into today's most important industry issues.
Many of eConnect's resources are available exclusively to HSMAI members.
The site's resources are organized into six key subject areas:
- Resources for Customer Market Segments and Business Development -
Members Only!*
- E-Commerce Resources - Members Only!*
- Leading Travel Industry Companies and Organizations
- Periodicals, Magazines and Journals
- Research and Trends - Members Only!*
- Professional Development and Bookstore - Members Only!*
*You will need your HSMAI International Membership number to access this information. Click Here to connect with eConnect now!
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Special Interest Groups
HSMAI International has now created Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for different segments within the hospitality sales and marketing industry. The groups are lead by Advisory Boards or Steering Committees made up of industry leaders who are responsible for initiating projects and programming to serve the specific needs of these unique groups. These include Conferences and research. There is no additional charge to join the SIGs. The following groups are now available:
- Travel Internet Marketing Organization
-- Hotel Internet Marketing
-- Cruise Internet Marketing
- Resort Marketing
- Revenue Management
- Hotel Director of Sales and Marketing
- Sales and Marketing Faculty
HSMAI will continue to create special interest groups and to build services, information and networking opportunities for HSMAI members and the industry at large as interest and opportunity merits.
If you are interested in joining one of the groups:
1. Follow this link: http://www.hsmai.org/Members/
2. Click on "Update your member record," and go to the bottom of the page.
3. Click the box for any groups you want to join and click on submit.
To view additional information about these groups on the international website click here.
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Member Profiles
To have your business highlighted in the monthly newsletter, fill out the
Business/Company Profile form and
fax or mail it back to the HSMAI office at (602) 240-5553 or HSMAI, c/o
Joanne Winter, P.O. Box 40096, Phoenix, AZ 85067-0096
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Publications and Information Resources
HSMAI Marketing Review - a quarterly magazine featuring in-depth
case studies and interviews with the leaders both in and outside our industry.
HSMAI Web Site - an interactive site featuring member benefits,
speeches from the latest HSMAI educational venues, a "members only"
on-line membership roster, interactive "ListServe" to seek assistance,
and much more.
HSMAI Update - a bimonthly newsletter providing the latest developments
with the association and new member benefits.
Foundation Publications - a selection of original textbooks and
studies geared specifically for the hospitality industry.
A Study In Excellence - annual publication featuring in-depth
case studies on the travel industry's top advertising and public relations
campaigns.
Chapter Newsletters - with the latest news and developments in
the local chapter area.
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Discounts on Products & Services
USE YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN HSMAI TO SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!
Administrative and General
1800-Flowers.com
http://www.1800flowers.com
Someone is celebrating something today – and we’ve got the
perfect gift!
Inside our online store you’ll find an exciting and extensive array
of thoughtful gift products including great gourmet baskets, elegant candies,
unique novelties, fine giftware and, of course, the prettiest flowers
and plants in the world! We have something for every sentiment, holiday
and occasion. We back all our gifts with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
and we will deliver across the street or around the world. As a special
benefit for HSMAI members, enjoy a 10% discount! To place an order and
receive your discount, simply shop our secure web site www.1800flowers.com
and enter code “HSMAI” under special offers during checkout
or call 1-800-FLOWERS® (1-800-356-9377) and mention promotion code
“HSMAI”.
DHL
http://www.dhl-usa.com
HSMAI members receive significant savings with the DHL overnight shipping
program. It’s easy to save with DHL! Ask for the HSMAI member discount.
MagnetMail powered by Realmagnet
http://www.realmagnet.com/hsmai/benefits.php
HSMAI Members receive with the MagnetMail Program discounted rates, added
value services, and dedicated resources. This unique package has been
developed and implemented by individuals who understand the communication
distribution needs of corporations and their affiliates.
In addition, you receive:
Discounted broadcast rates
Free Training
Dedicated service representative
Live, Toll free 24 hour Support line
Dedicated application engineers
Applications training for administrators available upon request
Contact us at (202) 244-7845 for more information.
Educational Programs/Services
Wells Fargo Capital for Knowledge loan program
http://www.capital4u.net
HSMAI has partnered with Wells Fargo to bring you a new program that can
benefit your whole family. The Wells Fargo Capital for Knowledge®
program offers HSMAI members private credit-based education loans as well
as access to FREE online college and scholarship searches and assistance
with federal loan programs.
The Capital for Knowledge program extends its loan programs to your
entire family. As a member of HSMAI, you or any of your relatives - children,
spouse, grandchildren, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and even cousins
- can apply. It is designed to cover all education-related expenses, including
tuition, room and board, books, fees and even a personal computer. Loans
are available for undergraduate and graduate studies, private K-12 schools,
technical and professional training, and education loan consolidation.
To apply online or to discover how the Capital for Knowledge program
can help you and your family, simply visit www.capital4u.net,
or call toll-free 1-888-651-5626.
Lead Generation
ConventionPlanit.com
http://www.conventionplanit.com
HSMAI members will receive a 10 percent discount on all ConventionPlanit.com
online advertising opportunities. ConventionPlanit.com provides meeting
planners and the entire industry easy access to information on destinations,
facilities, service providers, associations, trade publications, and more.
Advanced search capabilities help meeting professionals quickly locate
and contact all types of organizations to meet their needs.
ConventionPlanit.com provides a powerful marketing vehicle for suppliers
to the meetings industry, offering exposure through listings accessed
by the search capabilities of ConventionPlanit.com. Suppliers can also
promote discounts offered during their slower periods of the year in the
"Heavenly Deals" section of the site.
HSMAI members can mention their membership during the sales transaction
or indicate their membership in the field provided in the online form
to receive the discount. Discounts apply to specific properties or organizations
where the HSMAI individual member is employed and does not apply to extended
organizations, such as an entire hotel chain. The HSMAI discount cannot
be combined with other discounts offered by ConventionPlanit.com. The
Web-based resource will be fully launched on September 1, 2003, so now
is a great time to get in on the launch. Visit www.conventionplanit.com
for a preview of the site and listing information.
HSMAI MEETINGS QUEST
http://www.meetingsquest.com
HSMAI Meetings Quest Tradeshows one-day events have produced an exceptional
track record over the past 15 years. The number of exhibiting companies
is limited at these regional tradeshows so planners will be able to do
quality business with each exhibitor. The number of qualified planners
is also limited to maintain a proper buyer to seller ratio. You get the
best exposure for your property or destination with the ability to network
with top-notch industry professionals in a business atmosphere.
HSMAI's Affordable Meetings
http://www.affordablemeetings.com
HSMAI's Affordable Meetings® is a unique, FREE trade show and conference
for cost-conscious meeting planners, which takes place annually in three
locations across the country. ATTENDEES are full-time, part-time and volunteer
meeting planners from organizations of every type and size including,
associations, corporations, government, military, religious, reunions,
incentives, social, ethnic, special events, sports and educational groups.
EXHIBITORS are hotels, inns and resorts, university conference centers,
unique meeting sites, convention and visitor bureaus, transportation companies,
software companies, audiovisual companies, destination management companies
and other meeting and convention suppliers. HSMAI members receive a discount
on exhibiting. Click on the link above for more information.
Marketing Services
Getty Images
http://www.gettyimages.com
Getty Images understands that you need imagery that captures the new look,
feel and attitude of today’s changing cultures, the up-and-coming
travel destinations. That’s why we’re continually creating
new imagery with the fresh perspectives you need to make the journey come
alive.
We are excited about our partnership with the HSMAI, and about bringing
our travel imagery to you at a great saving.
Find what you’re looking for:
- You need the latest trends, locations and lifestyles—we are
always adding fresh content to our collection of over 100,000 still
and moving travel images
- New imagery from Lonely Planet, National Geographic and Robert Harding
- Film footage that captures global locations and local lifestyle Capture
the moment:
- Coverage of new sought-after destinations
- Imagery that reflects the local feel and buzz
Get more for less:
- Exclusive 15% discount on all rights-managed licenses for HSMAI members
- New cost-effective travel catalog pricing
- The best website and search capabilities
Many journeys. One destination. www.gettyimages.com
Call Getty Images today on 1-800-IMAGERY to save 15% on every rights-managed
license through June 30, 2005. To receive this exclusive discount, just
mention this offer and provide your HSMAI membership number to the Getty
Images sales representative.
HOTEL SEGMENT ORIGIN GUEST GENERATION REPORTS
http://www.dksa.com/hsmai.html
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
has teamed with D.K. Shifflet & Associates Ltd. (DKS&A) to provide
hotel sales and marketing executives with consumer based marketing intelligence
required to more accurately develop their annual marketing plan and sales
strategies. This is the first time in history this data has been made
available to individual hotels.
SECURE-RES
http://www.secure-res.com
With SECURE-RES, a leading hotel and resort Internet reservation and marketing
services company, HSMAI members will receive a 10% savings on Internet
reservation services, Internet marketing and web services.
STR Marketing Plan Databook
http://www.str-online.com/
HSMAI has contracted with Smith Travel Research to provide local market
data that will assist members with preparing their marketing plans. The
data available in the STR Marketing Plan
Databook includes:
- Local Market Competition Analysis
- Ready-Made Charts and Graphs
- Current and Historic Occupancy Trends
This invaluable resource is available at a discounted $370 to HSMAI members.
Call 615-338-3510 for details and to order. Click
Here to view a sample Databook.
Usability Sciences Corporation
http://www.usabilitysciences.com
USC provides a variety of research service which measures the effectiveness
of hospitality web sites and provide guidance for web site booking improvement.
Promotional Items
HSMAI Promotional Products Web Store
http://www.myaia.com/hsmai
HSMAI has partnered with Adventures in Advertising to offer members a
50% discount on set up charges and a discounted rate for all promotional
items in our new Webstore. Members can take advantage of this offer for
their own businesses or HSMAI chapters. If you have any questions contact
Doug Kaltenberg with Adventures in Advertising at doug@marcommpromos.com
or 503-356-8713.
To view additional discounts available on the international
website Click
here.
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theinsider - Member2Member Discounts
This unique program, available to HSMAI members worldwide only, provides
exclusive discounts on hotel accommodations, airline tickets, cruise line
bookings, tickets to area attractions and much more offered by fellow HSMAI
members. Take advantage of these great savings. Or post an offer of your
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Sales & Marketing Resources
On this page we have listed links to web sites that provide tools to help
sales and marketing professionals be more productive. If you would like
to add links to this page please email your requests to: JoJoWin@aol.com.
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