Join us for a virtual workshop with Craig Carbonniere of Milestone Inc. on "Futureproofing Your Hotel Digital Marketing with AI .” This session will cover various topics, including understanding the Google Search Generative Experience, exploring how AI boosts content creation speed in hospitality marketing, and optimizing returns on image and video investments through the Google Vision API.

During the discussion, Craig will share best practices, highlight case studies, and provide actionable insights for hotels and resorts. Expect a deep dive into cutting-edge techniques, ensuring you leave with practical takeaways to elevate your digital marketing strategies in the ever-evolving hospitality industry. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the dynamic world of AI-driven marketing for hospitality.

This event was organized in response to the input received during our "Restoring Tourism After Disaster" event featuring Kelly Schulz, Senior Vice President of Communications & PR at New Orleans and Co.

In this webinar, participants can expect a comprehensive exploration of crisis communication dynamics in the context of natural disasters

Key Takeaways

• Effective social media communication strategies before, during, and after a crisis, emphasizing proactive preparation and strategic responses

• How to leverage social media to address misinformation & deliver a trusted narrative

• Activating the recovery phase with social media marketing strategies that support a smooth and resilient return to normalcy

HSMAI Hawaii invites you to join us in-person for our "Welcome 2024" networking party at the White Sands Hotel, Green Lady Cocktail Room

Invite your friends and colleagues for a fun evening of networking with fellow hospitality professionals, and an opportunity to win great raffle prizes!

The Hawaii Hospitality Market Update presents an overview of the present and upcoming conditions within Hawaii's hospitality sector. This report delivers in-depth data, statistics, and emerging trends across various facets of the industry.

An update on Hawaii's hospitality market is an indispensable resource for making well-informed choices in the constantly evolving Hawaiian hospitality landscape.

Headlined by Kelly Schulz, Senior Vice President of Communications and PR, Ms. Schulz will take us through her experience of overcoming the Hurricane Katrina tragedy. The city of New Orleans in 2005 experienced one of the most tragic disasters in the history of the US. Hear how New Orleans overcame them, how their residents transitioned to their new normal and how tourism played an important role in changing the course of New Orleans.

Join us on the Green and Support 
Hawaii Food Bank 

We're looking forward to providing you with the opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues by hosting our award-winning 13th Annual HSMAI Chapter Golf Tournament benefiting the Hawaii Food Bank on Friday, July 28th at the Ewa Beach Golf Course.  We appreciate any and all support we can garner for our cause.

We hope you can join us for this fun annual event!

10:30am | Check-in
12:00pm | Shotgun Start

In this session, Michael will be providing an easy-to-follow, step by step approach to level up marketing and sales initiatives as he discusses the latest developments in Generative AI and helps participants learn about how to successfully start using Generative AI immediately.

Key Takeaways:

1. Guidance to successfully start using Generative AI immediately

2. Be up to date on the latest development as it relates to Generative AI

3. An easy-to-follow step-by-step approach to level up marketing and sales initiatives.

In this session, Craig Carbonniere, Sr. Director at Milestone, will share helpful information on executing your digital marketing plan in 2023. He’ll explain the best strategies and case study examples for starting the year strong.

 This webinar will cover the following: 

1. Key trends and industry stats
2. Benchmarking key metrics of your business vs. your competitors
3.  How to get more performance from your website
4.  How to leverage local area events, FAQs, and user-generated content
5.  Identifying your seasonal strategies and offers
6.  Reviews and reputation management
7.  Case studies of best practices and results

HSMAI Hawaii invites you to join us in-person for our holiday networking party at The Row at Kaka'ako - 500 Ala Moana Blvd | Honolulu, HI 96813

Invite your industry friends and colleagues for a fun evening of networking with fellow hospitality professionals, and an opportunity to win great raffle prizes!

Feel free to wear your favorite holiday attire and join us in donating to Toys for Tots, either by donating during registration or bringing a gift to the event.

In a world post COVID-19, companies have been forced to reinvent themselves at an unprecedented pace and in unchartered territories. Companies now need more than ever a strong and reliable sales team to deliver results. So how do you effectively reconnect with existing or new customers to close more sales successfully today?

Originally created by the Paul Hertz Group, the “Print” method uses various techniques to uncover people’s unconscious motivators to reveal what drives a person’s behavior and actions. Learn what the best communication method/selling style is for your customers and how to avoid the wrong selling traps to best connect, communicate and convert your business. Typically reserved for executive leadership training, this mini workshop conducted by Here and Now Consulting will share how to use this unique and innovative method to secure more opportunities for your organization.

The first 5 guests to register for the event and agree to the terms below, will receive a complimentary Print Survey Assessment for themselves, courtesy of the
HSMAI Hawaii Chapter.

Terms: By accepting the complimentary Print Survey Assessment, you will be introduced and your results will be shared during the program

Join us on the Green and Support 
Hawaii Food Bank 

We're looking forward to providing you with the opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues by hosting our award-winning 12th Annual HSMAI Chapter Golf Tournament benefiting the Hawaii Food Bank on Friday, July 29 at the Ewa Beach Golf Course.  We appreciate any and all support we can garner for our cause.

We hope you can join us for this fun, safe event!

10:30am | Check-in
12:00pm | Shotgun Start

CLICK HERE to Register

As the world and Hawaii recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, learn how to target and attract the “new” customer for your company.  Join us for this online event as Michael J. Goldrich shares the latest digital marketing trends to develop compelling campaigns, optimize the online guest experience, drive more direct bookings and higher ADR while staying attuned to the current customers changing needs.

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR

HSMAI Hawaii invites you to join us in-person for our spring networking party with
Stargazers of Hawaii at Moani Waikiki

Feel free to invite your friends and colleagues along for a fun evening of star gazing and networking with fellow hospitality professionals!

Stargazing will begin at 6:30pm on the Grand Lanai

CLICK HERE to register

Join the HSMAI Hawaii Chapter for an exclusive update from the HSMAI Americas leaders on Thursday, February 24th at 11 AM.

Learn from Jenny Teeson, Director of Chapter Management & Volunteer Experience, as she discusses why HSMAI is the leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable, hotel revenue growth and how to maximize your HSMAI membership.

Complimentary Attendance!

Please register with the link below

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Join HSMAI Hawaii for an engaging, entertaining and educational hour with Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri, industry luminaries and hosts of the #1 hospitality show “No Vacancy” (you might also remember Anthony from his stint as host of Travel Channels “Hotel Impossible”)

It has been a year since we heard from Glenn and Anthony, and a lot has changed... and then again, a lot has not! Glenn and Anthony continue to speak to everyone in the industry and are deeply involved in the recovery. Hear from these industry experts during this interactive hour-long session.

HSMAI Hawaii invites you to join us in-person for our holiday networking party at Queensbreak at Waikiki Beach Marriott. Bring your friends and colleagues for a fun evening of holiday games (with prizes!), networking with fellow hospitality professionals, and an opportunity to win great prizes, including round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, hotel stays, and more!

CLICK HERE to register

The HSMAI Sales Leader Forum advances the hotel sales discipline by elevating the knowledge and skills of off-property sales leaders when it comes to important trends, critical insights, and best practices…and what it means for leading hotel sales teams in today’s landscape.

The Forum is organized by HSMAI’s Sales Advisory Board.