Resort Conference Set For April 16-18, 2008 in San Diego

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. October 14, 2008

JULY 2, 2007. The resort industry will gather for its annual forum to discuss and explore issues unique to resort marketing and operations when the 8th annual Resort Conference takes place at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego from April 16-18, 2008.

This important industry event is sponsored by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and The University of Denver's School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management.

Attendees represent a diverse group of resort-minded professionals, including general managers, directors of sales and other department heads such as those in revenue management, rooms division, human resources and online marketing, as well as corporate staff from resort companies.

'We anticipate another hugely successful conference, which is designed to deliver a one-stop shopping learning experience covering a huge spectrum of timely and compelling topics within the resort industry,' stated Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHA, president & CEO of HSMAI.

The two-day forum will feature general sessions and an extensive line-up of breakout sessions in three tracks, including: Operations, Marketing and Current Trends. Topics will feature Internet marketing, de-mystifying distribution, golf and spa operations, human resources and business development, as well as industry forecasts and a lodging outlook.

To view highlights from the 7th annual event, which took place in Colorado Springs, CO, March 25-27, 2007, visit www.resortconference.com. The video recap features keynote addresses and breakout sessions, as well as photos and presentations from participating speakers and industry experts including trendsetter and founder of Ubercool, Michael Tchong; Peter Yesawich, president and CEO of Ypartnership; and Mark Lomanno, president of Smith Travel Research.

For more information on the 2008 Resort Conference, visit www.resortconference.com. Those interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact Melanie Penoyar at (703) 610-9024 or mpenoyar@hsmai.org.

HRTM

Established in 1946, the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM), part of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, prepares both graduate and undergraduate students for senior management positions in the fast-changing and competitive hospitality industry. As one of the most prominent hotel programs in the nation, the HRTM program enjoys a superb reputation for innovative educational programs. The student-oriented faculty members are internationally recognized for their contributions to teaching, research and publications in various hospitality fields. For more information on the HRTM program, visit www.resortconference.com or contact Nicci Crowley at (303) 241-1044 or ncrowley@du.edu.

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(R). Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprising more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 39 chapters in the Americas Region.