June 2001 - Several revenue managers have voiced an interest in creating a special interest group of membership within HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International) to create a venue for networking and education to support this growing discipline.

HSMAI  would like to invite you to attend an informal gathering of revenue managers to discuss the formation of a special interest group within the association. Revenue managers have long been core members of the sales and marketing teams within hospitality organizations and historically, there has not been a formal forum for gathering and meeting. Typically, special interest groups are formed to network, share ideas, best practices and provide a venue for furthering the specialty and knowledge of its members.

The first meeting to discuss how a group might be formed and to assess the interest levels within the revenue management community will be during HITEC on Monday June 25 from 5:30-7:00pm. This meeting will be in Salon 23 on the 2nd level of the Rosen Centre Hotel (beside the Convention Center). Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Please RSVP to [email protected] to let us know if you can attend. If you are unable to attend but interested in the idea, please email back to provide your input, any questions and to register your interest for future programs. Please note, this invitation is only open to revenue managers and those who assist, support or supply services for revenue management.