It is our aim to organise at least one meeting per month. At these meetings a speaker from the field will be available to educate our chapter members. Please find below the preliminary schedule for these meetings.
June 24, 2009
Floris Suite Hotel
Amalia Room
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Revenue Management
By Mr. Ben Figaroa, Revenue Analysis Manager Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino
Whether you’re doing it already or not, directly or indirectly working in hospitality as a manager/ decision maker you are charged with making strategic and proactive decisions to increase efficiency, rates and total revenue for their properties.
Applying a systematic process to such decision-making can enhance your success. Do you want to know more about Revenue Management? Please join us for this highly interesting event.
FREE for HSMAI Curacao members
Naf 25,00 for non-members including light breakfast |
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March 26, 2009
Flamboyant Center at Breezes
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
How to Thrive on Turbulence
By Dr. Ryan R. Peterson
Dr. Peterson wil address:
- The global economic turmoil (incl. recession) and competitive turbulence;
- How this impacts (island-based) tourism economies and destinations;
- Why the Caribbean should get its 'tourism act' together;
- What the strategic capabilities and essential competencies are of thriving in competitive turbulence;
- What tactics enterprises and executives can (and should) consider adopting.
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January 27, 2009
Floris Suite Hotel
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Using Technology to save time
Speakers:
- Lionel Anthony, LAconsult (Leadership & Attitude Consultancy NV)
- Monique Raphaela, Stimul-it
Topics to be covered:
- General time management skills
- How to use your existing software to increase productivity
- New software and hardware to increase your productivity and that of your team
Who should attend:
- Sales & marketing managers, directors and professionals
- Professionals who travel a lot
- Managers
- Hospitality professionals
- Anyone who wants to increase the productivity of themselves or their team.
Naf. 25,00 for HSMAI members.
Naf. 45,00 for non-members. |
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October 30, 2008
Floris Suite Hotel
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
How Green is Curacao Hospitality
Keynote speaker Lloyd Narain
"What is green / How your organization can be green"
Best green practices for sustainable tourism in Curacao from: Art & Nature Inn, Boca Gentil, Curacao Actief, Floris Suite Hotel,
Maduro & Curiel’s Bank N.V. and Wannabike
Come share your "green" activities and win a tour from Wanna-bike
Naf. 25,00 for HSMAI members.
Naf. 45,00 for non-members. |
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August 14+21, 2008
HSMAI online webinar
2:00 PM EST |
Distribution and Pricing - August 14, 2008
In the second webinars in this series, Kim and Trevor continue their analysis with a review of the key elements of distribution and pricing. This will include two additional analytic tools for revenue professionals to use: a price positioning grid and the magic pricing formula. This session will also help revenue professionals determine the costs of displacement of different types of business.
Channel and Inventory Management: Practical Applications and A Glimpse Into The Future - August 21, 2008
In the final webinar of this series, Kim and Trevor provide an overview of the inventory management process per channel including the most common inventory controls and when best to apply each control effectively. Measurements of success will also be examined. What steps should revenue management professionals take now to be proactive in a declining economy? Contextually, how does revenue management currently fit into an organization’s management structure and strategy? And finally, we will take a glimpse into our crystal ball to view how the profession may develop in the near future.
More information at HSMAI |
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May 29, 2008
Auditorium of the Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Trendwatcher Michael Tchong
www.ubercool.com
Price: Naf. 150,00
Includes light dinner buffet and networking opportunities.
Naf. 25,00 for HSMAI student members.
Naf. 50,00 for other students.
Who should attend: accountants, financial sector, IT, lawyers, real estate developers, sales & marketing, tax lawyers, telecommunication, tourism companies and other consultants. |
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April 3, 2008
1 PM - 6 PM |
Curacao Under Construction Tour |
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December 17, 2007
4 PM - 6 PM |
Willem Kranendonk
Creating a long lasting experience in the mind of your clients. More info
Download the presentation's powerpoint #1
Download the presentation's powerpoint #2 |
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December 13-14
2007 |
HSMAI Caribbean Strategy Conference
Puerto Rico
http://www.caribbeanstrategyconference.com |
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| Mid December |
HSMAI / CHATA Year End Get Together Cocktail for hospitality partners. |
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| November 29, 2007 |
Selwyn Cambridge (Ethnic Vision Barbados)
How is today's technology affecting tomorrow's customer loyalty?
Download the presentation's powerpoint |
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October 18, 2007
14:00 |
Tamira La Cruz (Markstra Business Support)
What exactly is branding?
How can you brand your business (without necessarily paying that much)?
Download the presentation's powerpoint |
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September 20, 2007
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Joost Schrier (Dragonfly Media)
Internet Marketing for Newbies
Or: how you can understand what your internet marketer is talking about.
Download the presentation's powerpoint |
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