REVENUE MANAGERS FLOCK TO 5 CITIES FOR HSMAI'S ROC EVENTS
HSMAI’s Revenue Optimization Conferences in U.S., Europe, Asia, Middle East, and South America
McLean, VA, March 13, 2018) For the first time in its history, the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will host its Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC) in a total of five major cities around the world in 2018: Amsterdam, Singapore, Houston, Sao Paolo, and Dubai. The conference convenes hotel revenue executives for education, collaboration, and innovation.
Each year, ROC delivers the most compelling and comprehensive revenue management event for the hotel industry.
“Building upon the value of continuing to offer these conferences in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific, HSMAI is proud to be able to extend the reach of ROC’s programming to South America and the Middle East,” said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHA, president and CEO of HSMAI. “While there will of course be common threads throughout all of the conferences, we’re eager to see what unique insights into revenue management come out of the conferences in each region.”
HSMAI ROC Europe – April 10, 2018, Amsterdam
HSMAI Region Europe ROC & DOC (Digital & Distribution Optimization Conference) is the continent’s number one annual event offering the latest trends and news in revenue optimization, digital marketing, and distribution for the hospitality industry, bringing together 300 executives in Amsterdam. Thought leaders and inspirational speakers will share their insights on revenue management strategies and trends, digital marketing and distribution, followed by the HSMAI Awards event. See the program and register here.
HSMAI ROC Asia Pacific – May 8–9, 2018, Singapore
The Revenue Optimization Conference for the Asia Pacific region is held in Singapore every year. The format is a full-day conference on day 1, followed by the HSMAI Academy on day 2. Attendees at this event are responsible for leading revenue optimization and pricing for hotel brands, management companies, ownership groups, hotels, and resorts. HSMAI ROC Asia Pacific will draw more than 150 attendees representing 30 hotel brands. All conference programs are organized by HSMAI Asia Pacific’s Revenue and Digital Advisory Boards. The one-day program includes scheduled networking time in the Partner Showcase. Learn more
HSMAI ROC Americas – June 19–20, 2018, Houston, TX
For fifteen years, HSMAI’s Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC) Americas has brought together key stakeholders to address the most critical trends affecting revenue management in hotels today. This year, 600 senior leaders in hotel revenue management will connect and engage in meaningful, thought-provoking conversations about the most important strategic issues facing the business today. Attendees at this event are responsible for leading revenue optimization and pricing for brands, management companies, ownership groups, hotels, and resorts. ROC also showcases partner companies serving the revenue management industry, including consultants, technology vendors and companies providing products and services in revenue management, execution, and reporting. Last year, 115 unique hotel companies were represented at ROC Americas.
Additional networking and education opportunities will include a “HSMAI Helps,” a volunteer opportunity benefitting Houston, peer-reviewed faculty research presentations, and a review course for those pursuing the Certified Revenue Management Executive (CRME) certification. HSMAI will also host an awards ceremony presenting the Vanguard Award for Lifetime Achievement in Revenue Management, and the Revenue Management Professional of the Year Awards. Event details: www.hsmairoc.org.
HSMAI ROC Brazil – August 10, 2018, Sao Paulo
ROC Brazil is a half day conference bringing together nearly 100 attendees responsible for leading revenue optimization and pricing for brands, management companies, ownership groups, hotels, and resorts.
HSMAI ROC Middle East – December 4, 2018, Dubai
Co-located with HITEC Dubai, which debuted in November of 2017, this inaugural event is anticipated to attract 100–150 hotel revenue management executives from the Middle East. The one-day general session strategy conference includes a partner showcase.
Registration is now open for HSMAI ROC via each region at www.hsmai.org.
About HSMAI
HSMAI is a global organization of sales, marketing, and revenue management professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI leads the way in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry. Operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and for sales, marketing, and revenue management disciplines, HSMAI connects its members with customers. Founded in the United States in 1927, HSMAI is membership organization comprising 5,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide.
HSMAI operates regionally around the globe via Regional boards of directors and staff. There are three regions: the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, and a chapter in the Middle East. Each region has geographic chapters and signature programs and services for association members. HSMAI has a Global board which is made up of delegates from each Region.
