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SUMMARY:September 2024 Education Program\, Mixer and 'Welcome Students Back' Day
DESCRIPTION:‘WHAT’S NEW IN HOSPITALITY TECHNOLOGY?”\nPresented by a Panel of Experts\nMonday\, September 30\, 2024 • 4:00-6:30pm \n Hosted by  \nLane Park Scottsdale\n7232 E. 1st Street\, Scottsdale 85251 \nAGENDA: \n4:00pm-4:30pm … Registration\, Cocktails (no-host bar) and Networking & Green Screen Photo Booth Fun\n4:30pm-4:45pm … President’s Welcome & Announcements\n4:45pm-5:45pm … Panel Presentation\n5:45pm-6:15pm … Networking with Appetizers and Cocktails (no-host bar) & Green Screen Photo Booth Fun\n6:15pm-6:30pm … Raffle\, Drawings and\, Conclusion\n6:30pm … Games!\nJoin us and learn from our panel of technology professionals how to manage your revenue\, market your events\, secure data and work smarter. \nPANELISTS\nclick here for complete bios \nModerator – Christie Windle\nDirector of Sales\, WeKoPa Casino Resort \nCory Falter\, Partner\, Lure Agency\nTransforming Your Sales and Catering System into a prospecting machine \nMark Oliver\, VP\, Hospitality\, Azira\nAzira then delivers actionable insights on consumer behavior at a global scale\, empowering Marketing and Operational Leaders to confidently reach\, understand\, and market to highly targeted audiences and optimize their business results. Azira serves leading organizations across retail\, real estate\, restaurant/QSR\, travel/tourism\, media/tech\, and financial services. \nJack O’Toole Founder\, FreshAir Sensor\n Exceed guest expectations\, drive new revenue streams\, and ensure healthier room environments with the definitive molecular air quality monitoring solution for hospitality. \nKarthy Mariappan\, Founder/CEO\, Hippo Video\nBook More Demos by Reaching out to Prospects via Videos and Increase Email Response Rates. Create Personalized Video Campaigns For Sales\, Marketing\, Customer Success\, And More. \nDavid Millili\, CEO\, LodgIQ\nStop optimizing for revenue from siloed data views. Maximize profit with consolidated\, easy\, and AI-powered platform. \n  \nWe are welcoming students from all our local universities to join us for this program to not only get some great ideas on what is going on with hospitality technology\, but they will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with our hospitality professionals.\nNot a member yet? Click HERE to apply for a membership scholarship. \nPARKING:\nLane Park is directly across from a city parking lot. There is also plenty of street parking. \nSPONSORS: \n  \n     \n  \n\n\nCOMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT \nHSMAI-AZ is launching their CLOTHING DRIVE in support of the NAU Career Closet September 30\, 2024 and running through October 2024. \nThe NAU Career Closet was established to minimize barriers to job potential through access to a closet full of donated business and professional clothing for class presentations\, interviews\, jobs\, career fairs\, conferences\, and other needs.\nDonations of gently worn and new items are welcomed on a rolling basis at NAU Career Development to continuously restock the NAU Career Closet. \nAs donors\, consider various professional industries when thinking of “professional clothing.”\nThank you for supporting this worthwhile project! \nBRING YOUR DONATIONS TO THE SEPTEMBER MEETING or drop them off at three designated locations. CLICK HERE for more information on what is currently needed and drop off locations. \n\n\n\nHOST VENUE: \nWelcome to Lane Park in Scottsdale\, Arizona\, the ultimate entertainment destination in the heart of Old Town. Immerse yourself in our climate-controlled gaming areas\, offering year-round comfort and equipped with TVs for your enjoyment. Our space is great for groups big or small! Check it out at https://lanepark.games/scottsdale/ \n  \nREGISTER NOW!\n  \n \n\n\nPANELISTS \nModerator: Christi Windle\nDirector of Sales & Marketing\nWeKoPa Casino Resort \nChristi is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as the Director of Resort Sales at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Scottsdale\, AZ\, Christi has led successful pricing strategies\, enhanced operational efficiencies\, and exceeded revenue goals. With a strong background in public relations\, social media\, and promotions\, Christi has a proven track record in building and maintaining relationships with high-net-worth clients. She has consistently achieved success through her ability to conceptualize and communicate business missions\, drive demand\, and convert business opportunities. Her experience spans various leadership roles\, including Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Worldwide and L’Auberge de Sedona\, where she drove significant revenue increases and spearheaded award-winning marketing campaigns. Currently Christi serves as VP Education on the HSMAI AZ board. \n\nCory Falter\, Partner\, Lure Agency\nPartner and Creative\nLure Agency \nCory is obsessed with growing revenue for Hospitality B2B brands. He is a Partner at Lure Agency\, the current President of HSMAI San Diego\, and the host of the InnSync Show podcast. His company\, Lure Agency\, is a full-service B2B sales and marketing agency in the hospitality industry that recently celebrated its twelfth anniversary in 2024. Their expertise is helping in-house hotel and industry suppliers’ sales teams identify\, convert\, and retain more revenue using their proven relationship marketing methodology.\nTheir list of current partners includes BenchmarkPyramid\, TTI Technologies\, and HotelExecutive. He’s an SDSU Dad of Twin Daughters\, a former Pro Motocross rider\, and a forever 80s new-wave fanatic. \n\nDavid Millili\nCEO\nLodgIQ \nVoted one of the 100 Most Powerful People in USA Hospitality\, David is the CEO of LodgIQ™. He brings almost three decades of acclaimed leadership experience in all aspects of the industry. Before joining LodgIQ\, he served as CCO at Nomadix\, CEO of Runtriz\, and CEO and board member of Pegasus Solutions\, a global leader in providing technology and services to hotels and travel distributors. Prior to that\, David founded and led Open Hospitality\, which was acquired by Pegasus Solutions. He also co-founded Timeless Hospitality\, one of the first e-commerce reservation platforms for independent hotels. David was a GM of two iconic New York City Times Square hotels and a professor at NYU. He is also the host of The Modern Hotelier podcast\, NYU Incubator Mentor\, and trusted advisor\, working with brands like Laasie\, Stayflexi\, TipBrightly\, Laso Experience\, GoMoment\, and Pharos Resources. \n\nKarthi Mariappan\nCEO and Co-Founder\nHippo Video \nKarthi is a product strategist\, marketer\, and product enthusiast with a track record of building multi-million-dollar revenue products. Karthi and his team have transformed how businesses engage customers with video through their AI Video Platform. Karthi’s innovative approach and dedication to excellence have positioned Hippo Video as a trusted partner for the Hospitality market\, that is looking to enhance their customer experience through the power of personalized and interactive videos. \n  \n\nMark Oliver\nVP\, Hospitality\nAzira \nMark Oliver\, Azira’s VP of Hospitality\, has over 15 years of experience in the hotel industry and 25+ years in eCommerce and digital marketing. Leading the launch of Azira’s Hospitality vertical\, Mark is driving growth within the hospitality sector. Previously\, as VP of Business Development at GCommerce\, he established the agency as a leader in the luxury hotel market\, partnering with prestigious Forbes-rated properties. Before that\, Mark launched EveryScape’s visual technology platform\, enhancing marketing for the hospitality and luxury real estate industries. His career also includes roles at NetSuite and The Pebble Beach Resorts\, where his background as the son of renowned hotelier Tom Oliver laid the foundation for his expertise. Mark holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas Christian University and lives in Mill Valley\, CA\, with his wife\, Sarah\, and their golden retriever\, Buoy. He enjoys skiing\, biking\, tennis\, and exploring the outdoors. \n\nJack O’Toole\nFounder and President\nFreshAir Sensor \nFreshAir Sensor – developers of innovative air quality monitoring technology aimed at improving guest experiences and reducing unauthorized smoking in guest rooms. Jack has more than a decade of hospitality technology experience and almost 25 years of military leadership in special operations and specialized units. \n 
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/september-2024-education-program-mixer-and-welcome-students-back-day/
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SUMMARY:38th Annual Chinese Auction and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:2020 and 2021 have brought us together as an industry more than ever before. We’ve been there for each other over the phone\, and through Zoom meetings\, social media groups and webinars … now it’s finally time to celebrate in person. We invite you to join us at the award-winning Chinese Auction Fundraiser and Dinner. This year we are celebrating our 38th annual event and the “Year of the Ox.” \nThis year\, proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Arizona Chapter of HSMAI to support our association’s mission and our continuing efforts to provide quality continuing education and scholarships for those professionals currently in the hospitality industry and those who are pursuing a career in the field. Now\, more than ever\, we need to be able to deliver these important benefits to our members\, and we can’t do that without the income we would have actualized from this year’s meetings and fundraising events. \nThe Resort is offering a special overnight rate of $59.00 per room.Attendees may make reservations by calling 866-866-8107 (using code HSM) OR reserving on line.Please note that even though it mentions a resort fee\, you will not be charged a resort fee. \nThis special rate is good for the night before and after our event. \nPARKING \nPlenty of self-parking parking is available near the Ballroom.Complimentary valet parking in front of hotel lobby. \nTITLE SPONSORS \n  \nAUCTION SPONSORS \n \n \nCORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS:(as of 7/15/21) \nPhat ScootersHot Air ExpeditionsMesa Convention Center & AmphitheatreRainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon CompanyScottsdale Private Event Venuesthe next great event\, LLC7
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/38th-annual-chinese-auction-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley-Scottsdale\, 5401 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, 85250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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SUMMARY:Cocktails\, Conversation\, Connections and Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Come mix and mingle with fellow HSMAI members and guests at one of north Scottsdale’s newest hotels. This event will be the perfect blend of members\, chapter leaders and other professionals from the meeting and hospitality industry. Registration includes hors d’oeuvres and GREAT camaraderie! Full bar will be available (cash & credit cards accepted). \n“Be a pineapple – stand tall and wear a crown.” The pineapple is the symbol for hospitality and our unofficial mascot for the crazy year of 2020. In addition to networking\, we will be “crowning” our 2020 chapter “Awards of Excellence” winners. \nThese awards are normally presented at our Awards Gala event in December\, but our 2020 event was canceled. \n2020 Awards to be Presented:\n\nShining Star Award\nHospitality Sales & Marketing Professional\nSponsor of the Year\n“Pivot” Award\nRising Star Award\nPresident’s Achievement Award\nHospitality Strong Award\n\nAttire is business casual. \nIf you would like to donate a raffle prize\, click here!
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/cocktails-conversation-connections-and-celebration/
LOCATION:AC Hotel by Marriott Scottsdale North\, 15200 North Kierland Boulevard\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:"Refocus! Recharge! Redefine!"
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL EVENT Presented by Cindy Notvotny\, Managing Partner and Global Radical Mentor of Master Connections Associates\nOur HSMAI Arizona Chapter is thrilled to have Cindy present our first education program for 2021. Cindy is an icon in the industry and a friend to HSMAI. In 2019 HSMAI awarded her the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award in Hospitality for her exemplary contribution to the industry. This January program is one you will not want to miss. \nCindy will be kicking off the new year with a ‘power hour’ of upbeat motivation\, preparing for a turnaround year and takeaways to guide you to personal and professional success. She will discuss creating and manifesting solid intentions for the year that are attainable\, organizing your time through mindfulness and what each of us personally need to do as we come out of a difficult year. \nSo grab your lunch\, get comfortable at your desk\, and get ready to be captivated and inspired! \n11:45am-12:00pm … Virtual Networking\n12:00pm-1:00pm … Virtual “Lunch and Learn” Presentation\n1:00pm … Q&A and Wrap Up
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/refocus-recharge-redefine/
CATEGORIES:Sales
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SUMMARY:10th Annual HospitaliTee Golf Tournament - MPI-AZ and HSMAI-AZ
DESCRIPTION:MPI/HSMAI 10th Annual\n“HospitaliTee” Golf and Networking Event\nFriday\, December 11 • 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start\nJOIN US FOR A GREAT DAY OF GOLF!\n  \nStonecreek Golf Course\n  \nThese leading associations – the Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International and the Arizona Chapter of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International – have joined forces for the tenth year in a row to provide members of the Arizona meeting and hospitality industry a day of great golf on an award winning course\, followed by a lunch and an awards celebration. \n  \nThis is an event you won’t want to miss. Not up for a round of golf or don’t have four hours to play? You can still participate! Just register to join in on festivities after the tournament – lunch and awards. And of course\, our host course will follow all guidelines for social distancing and safety. \nThe funds from this tournament will help to support our associations’ continuing efforts to provide quality continuing education and scholarships for those professionals currently in the meeting and hospitality industry and those who are pursuing a career in the field. Once again\, we would greatly appreciate your participation. \nFor more information on MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter go to mpi-az.org. \nOn behalf of our Golf Tournament Committee and our Board of Directors\, we thank you in advance for your participation and support!!! \n\n\n\nThe $95 rate for golf includes: \n\nGreen fees\nCart Fees\nUnlimited Range Balls\nCurbside Bag Handling\nFully Equipped Golf Carts with Cooler\, and Tees\nPersonalized Scorecards\, Cart Signs and Rules Sheet\nProfessional Tournament Scoring\nTwo Full Beverage Carts on Course\nFun “stuff” and interactive games provided by our sponsors at their holes\nBuffet Luncheon\nAwards for 1st\, 2nd and 3rd place\, plus skill holes\nSwag Bag\nCash Bar at Lunch\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAGENDA:\n7:00-8:00 a.m. …. Registration and Practice\n8:00 a.m. … Shotgun Start\n12:00 p.m. … Luncheon\, Awards and Raffles/Silent Auction
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/10th-annual-hospitalitee-golf-tournament-mpi-az-and-hsmai-az/
LOCATION:Stone Creek Golf Course\, 4435 E Paradise Village Pkwy S\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201119T150000
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SUMMARY:Chippin' Dippin' and Sippin'
DESCRIPTION:A Complimentary Virtual Happy Hour and Mixer\nHosted by the folks at Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak\nThursday\, November 19\, 2020\n4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\nJoin us as HSMAI AZ presents our complimentary Chippin’ Dippin’ & Sippin’ Virtual Kitchen Series featuring local restaurant\, Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak. The last time we all got to meet face to face was at Aunt Chilada’s back in February at our networking event. We wanted to keep the party going by bringing you another taste of their signature food and drink! \n\nThey will host a fun evening with Chef Tiffany\, showing you how to prepare one of their most popular and yummiest dishes on the menu\, Shrimp Stuffed Pineapple. Plus\, they’ll also share their recipe to their Double Barrel Signature Margarita with fresh lime juice! This will be a fun evening to let loose and cook dinner for your house (virtually) with HSMAI. We’ll have great raffle drawings and conversation. All you have to do is grab the ingredients and tune in virtually from your kitchen on November 19th and we’ll show you the rest! \n \nThis is an event you don’t want to miss! \nRaffle Prizes \nGrand Raffle Prize \n  \n\nKate Spade Picnic Pineapple Crossbody purse\, with a $50 gift card for Aunt Chilada’s\, donated by the next great event ($300 value) \nRegular Raffle Prizes:\nA full list to come
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/chippin-dippin-and-sippin/
LOCATION:Aunt Chilada’s – This event will be via Zoom\, 7330 N Dreamy Draw Dr\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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