HSMAI's Washington DC Chapter to Feature Seminar with Tim Peter
WASHINGTON (Jan. 11, 2016) -Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's Washington DC chapter will host an educational seminar, “Digital Marketing Directions for 2016: Key Trends Driving Your Hotel's Marketing This Year,” presented by lodging industry veteran Tim Peter on Jan. 20 in Arlington, Virginia.
Peter, who has worked with Fortune 500 leaders and startup companies since 1995 to deliver innovative, effective e-commerce, digital marketing and online customer service initiatives founded his company, Tim Peter & Associates, in 2011. Prior to that he worked with the world's largest hotel franchisor and the world's premier independent luxury hotel representation firm to help hotels and resorts globally achieve billions in online revenue.
“This one-day seminar is a perfect way to start the year,” said Fran Brasseux, HSMAI executive vice president. “In addition to networking, it will offer insight into which trends will drive hotel marketing and shape guest behavior in 2016 and how to leverage those trends to cut through the clutter of a saturated marketplace and reach potential guests.”
The Jan. 20 seminar will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Capital View Ballroom at the Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 Lee Highway in Arlington, and continue until 7 p.m.
Hospitality sales, marketing and revenue management professionals are welcome to register. The cost is $35 for HSMAI members, $45 for nonmembers and $15 for students. Seating is limited. Click HERE for more information and to register for the event.
About HSMAI's Washington DC Chapter
HSMAI's Washington DC Chapter is an affiliate of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International, an individual membership organization based in McLean, Virginia, composed of more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. 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 including HSMAI's MEET, Adrian Awards and Revenue Optimization Conference. Click here to join HSMAI. For more information, go to www.hsmaidc.org.
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