HSMAI Celebrates 2024 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds for Outstanding Leadership in Hospitality
(IN SHORT) The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced its 2024 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds, recognizing leaders in hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue optimization for their exceptional achievements over the past 18 months. These honorees, selected by a panel of industry experts, will be celebrated at the HSMAI Adrian Awards on February 18, 2025. The award highlights creativity, innovation, and impactful contributions to the industry, reflecting HSMAI’s commitment to recognizing excellence.
(PRESS RELEASE) McLean, VA, 2024-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has unveiled its 2024 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds honorees, a distinguished group of industry leaders who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in hospitality sales, marketing, revenue optimization, and distribution. These honorees will be celebrated during a ceremony prior to the HSMAI Adrian Awards Celebration on February 18, 2025, at the New York Marriott Marquis.
This prestigious recognition highlights professionals whose innovative strategies, creative campaigns, and impactful initiatives have set new benchmarks in the hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors over the past 18 months. A panel of esteemed industry executives selected the honorees based on their ability to drive significant results, overcome challenges, and inspire through groundbreaking contributions.
“We are honored to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of HSMAI’s 2024 Top 25 commercial leaders,” stated Brian Hicks, President and CEO of HSMAI. “These individuals embody the innovation, dedication, and ingenuity that propel our industry forward.”
The 2024 honorees include distinguished leaders such as Keri Brown of OUTRIGGER Resorts and Hotels, Chris Heywood of Brand USA, and Sarah Fults of MGM Resorts International, among others. Their achievements reflect a commitment to excellence and a drive to redefine the future of hospitality.
The selection process involves a rigorous review by a panel of HSMAI-appointed judges, known for their deep expertise and leadership in the industry. Nominations are assessed on the success of specific initiatives in sales, marketing, and revenue management, with candidates evaluated on creativity, measurable results, and their ability to address challenges effectively.
For more details about the HSMAI Adrian Awards and the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds, visit adrianawards.hsmai.org. For media inquiries, contact hsmai@njfpr.com.
About HSMAI
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is committed to growing business for hotels and their partners and is the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable hotel revenue growth. The association provides hotel professionals and their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue through programs such as the Commercial Strategy Conference, Sales Leader Forum, and Adrian Awards. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is a membership organization comprising more than 5,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. Connect with HSMAI at hsmai.org.
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