HSMAI North Carolina

?? Hospitality Sales Pros! Have you checked out the new HSMAI Certified Hotel Sales Leader (CHSL) designation yet? Freshly launched and already leveling up sales leaders with game-changing skills across all commercial disciplines. Curious? Follow us or better yet, come meet us at one of our many HSMAI North Carolina events—we'd love to connect and share how CHSL can boost your career. We’re champions for growth! ?? #HSMAINC #HospitalitySales #CHSL #becomeamember #designation

?? Celebrating the Power of Women in Hospitality for INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (MARCH 8) ?? Presenting at the 2nd Annual EmPowerHer Summit hosted by our HSMAI North Carolina chapter this week was truly inspiring. Sharing the stage with remarkable women like Berkita S. Bradford, PhD, Jennifer Hill, Kaila'Shea Menendez, and our own Haley Farmer was an honor. Their insights resonated deeply: ?? "Resist the urge to give your power away." – Jennifer Hill ?? "When you get to the top, send the elevator back down." – Berkita S. Bradford, PhD ?? "Every wall can become an open door." – Kaila Shea Menendez A special thank you to Karen Laos ? Laos, our moderator, whose encouragement gave me the confidence to ASK her to be on our panel. I'm so glad I reached out to her! Gratitude to Joseph Hagopian, Leon Cox, and CMC Hotels for hosting the event. The Westin is so beautiful, and the brunch buffet was over the top! Kudos to Ravin Maurer Mauer from our board for orchestrating such a successful event. Lastly- I'm proud to be part of Parks Hospitality Group, a company that invests in its team. Led by Chris Hardy, 15 of us attended, with Haley Farmer shining as a rising leader on the panel. Here's to empowering each other and paving the way for future generations of women in hospitality. #InternationalWomensDay #EmPowerHer #WomenInLeadership #Hospitality #StrongerTogether

?? Celebrating International Women’s Day with Gratitude! ?? Today, on International Women's Day, we reflect on the incredible energy, wisdom, and inspiration that filled the room at the 2nd Annual EmPowerHer Summit! ? A huge thank you to our phenomenal panelists for sharing their journeys and insights, to our dynamic emcee, Karen Laos ?, for leading the day with passion, and to our amazing event planner, Ravin Maurer, for bringing it all to life so beautifully. We also want to extend our gratitude to the @Westin Hotel Raleigh-Durham Brier Creek for providing such a gorgeous and welcoming space for this special event. The setting was absolutely perfect for a day of connection, learning, and celebration! It was truly a special day, surrounded by inspiring women and the incredible men who showed up to celebrate and support them. The connections, the conversations, the shared experiences—it all made for an unforgettable event! From all of us on the HSMAI North Carolina Board, THANK YOU for being part of this empowering experience. Let’s keep lifting each other up—not just today, but every day! ??? #InternationalWomensDay #EmPowerHer #WomenInLeadership #HSMAINC #Gratitude #StrongerTogether #ThankYouWestinRDU

?? ICYMI: HSMAI North Carolina State of the State Recap! What an incredible event we had last month! ?? Huge thanks to our partners at Amadeus and our speakers Himanshu Desai and Taylor Osborne for delivering top-tier insights—both nationally and regionally—on the trends shaping our industry in 2025. As we navigate a year filled with economic uncertainty, staying informed and connected is more important than ever. A special thanks to our venue sponsor, @Apella by Alexandria, and Cendy Knight for providing such a modern, high-tech space in the heart of the Triangle—perfect for fostering impactful discussions and connections! ?? Check out the highlights from our event in the reel below! If you missed this one, don’t worry—more events are coming! Stay tuned for opportunities to network, learn, and gain the insights you need to stay ahead. #HSMAINC #HospitalityTrends #StayAhead #Networking #RevenueGrowth #ThankYouApella

???Spring Forward Mixer Alert!??? Join us for an evening of networking and fun at?The Mayton?in Cary on?Thursday, March 27th?from?5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow professionals and celebrate the arrival of spring! ?? Save the date?and bring your colleagues along. We can’t wait to see you there!

We cannot thank our panelist enough! What a great event and so Empowering! HSMAI North Carolina is thriving and we hope you join us at our next event!

We're only 3 days away from the the EmPowerHer Summit at the Westin RDU! Please consider joining us! Register today!

I'm really looking forward to HSMAI North Carolina's 2nd Annual EmPowerHer Summit! Thanks to Claire Kauserud, CRME for the invitation and Ravin Maurer and the team at HSMAI NC for making it so easy to prepare. Are you in the Raleigh area? Carve out time to join us! https://lnkd.in/etDX-tVW

We're only 3 days away from the the EmPowerHer Summit at the Westin RDU! Please consider joining us! Register today!

Join us in honoring International Women's Day at the 2nd Annual EmPowerHer Summit. Let’s come together to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world! ???