Leaders all over the world were able to resonance the name of Curacao receiving these awards during the Annual HSMAI International Leadership conference February 9-11, 2010 entitled “ If we build it right, they will come” that saw over 130 leaders from all over the US as well as Caribbean and Central America.

More than 130 top industry leaders of the over 30 different chapters present were able to accept the different winners in the categories which were all judged by other international chapters’ Past Presidents. The chapter of the year resulted to be a Large Chapter namely HSMAI Greater New York Chapter.

The Annual Leadership meeting had meetings for the different chapter Managing Directors and other board members and conducted several workshops, trainings and presentations on how to succeed in times of turbulence, characteristics of leaders, personal branding and motivation of volunteers.

The survey aims to identify key trends and opportunities in this growing sector.

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Leaders all over the world were able to resonance the name of Curacao receiving these awards during the Annual HSMAI International Leadership conference April 12-15,2009 entitled “ When the going gets tough, the tough get going” that saw over 140 leaders from all over the US as well as Caribbean and Central America.

More than 140 top industry leaders of the over 30 different chapters present were able to accept the different winners in the categories which were all judged by other international chapters’ Past Presidents. The chapter of the year resulted to be a Medium Chapter namely HSMAI South Florida Chapter.

The Annual Leadership meeting had meetings for the different chapter Managing Directors and other board members and conducted several workshops, trainings and presentations on how to succeed in times of turbulence, characteristics of leaders, personal branding and motivation of volunteers.

For information please call +(5999) 465 1005 or visit www.hsmaicuracao.org or mail to info@hsmaicuracao.org. Come join us!

Michael Tchong (USA) has enlightened audiences throughout the world with his humorous, but always pointed, analysis of the hundreds of trends he tracks in more than 14 categories, ranging from automotive to lifestyle to food to marketing to technology to travel to wellness and much more.

Michael Tchong took the attendees in the auditorium of the Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles on a breathtaking tour of the consumer landscape, all the while contextualizing a host of trends that a casual observer might miss.
The presentation was of great value not only for sales and marketing professionals, who showed up en masse but for everyone in charge of innovation and strategy for his/her organization.

The presentation was very well attended by a broad representation of local business owners and employees, including accommodations, consultants, the financial sector, law offices and tourism related companies.

HSMAI Curacao thanks the organizations that supported this event namely: Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles, Breezes Curacao, Dragonfly Media, Explore Curacao, Thrifty Car Rental and The Wine Factory.
HSMAI will continue to organize similar events all through 2008. For updates please visit www.hsmaicuracao.org or become a member.

More info about HSMAI Curacao: www.hsmaicuracao.org
More info about Michael Tchong: www.ubercool.com

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More than 1,000 top industry professionals gathered for the HSMAI event on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. A virtual “who’s who” of the industry met for the multifaceted, black-tie networking event honoring award-winning work in hospitality, travel and tourism-related marketing. Top entries received recognition in Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and “Best of Show” categories.
The HSMAI Curaçao Chapter an initiative of CHATA, received a Silver Adrian Award for website design. The website www.hsmaicuracao.org is designed and updated by Curacao Company and strategic partner of HSMAI Curacao Dragonfly Media.

Yahoo! bestowed its coveted Big Idea Chair Award, for the firm that exemplifies unique and outstanding work to Hilton Corporation and Y & R Brands. DEPARTURES magazine presented its Luxury Marketing Achievement Award for the most effective and creative advertising to the affluent market to Delta Airlines. TravelCLICK paid tribute to the best integrated eMarketing program in the hotel industry and presented the TravelCLICK eMarketer of the Year award to Georgetown Inn.

Recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions and lasting impressions on the hospitality and travel industry, HSMAI presented Lifetime Achievement awards to Ian Schrager, chairman and CEO of Ian Schrager Company, and Laura Davidson, founder and president of LDPR. During the evening, the “Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing” were also recognized.

Additionally, the gala included the HSMAI Foundation scholarship benefit raffle, with exciting travel packages.
CHATA congratulates the HSMAI Curaçao Chapter on receiving this prestigious award and for promoting the highest standards in sales and marketing in Curaçao to this international platform of industry professionals.

Both Chapters and their activities, experiences and other important subjects for the chapters such as best practices, events, membership and speakers were discussed. Both Chapters agreed to keep each other informed on future activities and ideas as well as overall information ,linking to each others websites and both chapters expressed their interest in working together for potential future events.

For more info about HSMAI In’t: www.hsmai.org For more info about HSMAI Curacao: www.hsmaicuracao.org For more info about HSMAI Holland:  www.hsmai.nl

• A challenge to substantial growth in the highly competitive tourism market.
• To compete with the other isles in the Caribbean, as well as locations in the other fast growing markets, like Thailand.
• To keep in line with the world wide long distance travelling growth, to prevent decrease.
• Above average growth in the Northern American market.

In a two hour workshop we will discuss the important role of the visitors in this marketing issue and how to increase their impact on new customer sales. Both the Stay Over and the Cruise guests.

• How do we keep Curaçao on top of mind when the visitor is back home.
• Peer creation as a controlled promotional marketing instrument.
• Direct contact with the market with the internet (the ICATT case)
• How to survive in an ocean full of sharks(the F1 case).
• How do we create a lasting experience with our staff, operational management, suppliers and how can they contribute( the Mitland approach).
• Managing a chain of Curaçao experiences.
• Competitive strength and the power of CHATA and get in the driver seat.

Willem Kralendonk is an experienced trainer and coach of commercial and service staff in highly competitive markets. Worked in Europe, USA and Curaçao. Is focussed on the positive and structural effect of training, personal development and motivation on sales revenue.

HSMAI will pay tribute to HSMAI CURACAO CHAPTER during the 18th annual HSMAI Adrian Awards Show – a gala black-tie dinner to be held on Jan. 28, 2008 at the New York Marriott Marquis, with an expected attendance by 1,000 hospitality, travel and tourism industry and marketing executives.

These awards are handed out as part of the 2007 HSMAI Adrian Awards Competition, the largest and most prestigious travel event of its kind in the world, now in its 51st year. This year’s contest attracted nearly 1,300 entries from around the world, with entries judged by teams of experts from all sectors of the industry.

Winners will be honored on Jan. 28, 2008 at the New York Marriott Marquis during the 18th Annual Adrian Awards Gala, a multifaceted, black-tie networking extravaganza celebrating award-winning work, lifetime achievement, and the “Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing.”  Visit www.AdrianAwards.com or www.hsmaicuracao.org for more information.

Tickets are $325 per seat before Jan. 14, 2008 with a table of 10 costing $3,250.  After Jan. 14 tickets will cost $350 per seat.  Discounted hotel rates at the Marriott Marquis are available at $279 per night by calling the hotel at 212-398-1900 and referencing the HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala.  Visit www.AdrianAwards.com for more information on tickets/table purchases. Adrian Awards benefactor partners are DEPARTURES Magazine, TravelCLICK, and Yahoo!

HSMAI
HSMAI is an organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry.  With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry, and bringing together customers and members at annual events, including HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings®.  Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprising more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 39 chapters in the Americas Region.

For more information on HSMAI, contact the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102, phone (703) 610-9024; fax (703) 610-9005, or visit the web site at www.hsmai.org.

For more information on HSMAI Curacao Chapter, please visit www.hsmaicuracao.org or call +(5999) 465-1005

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