IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of pricing, forecasting and optimization solutions and services, today announced the renewal of its partnership with the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI). IDeaS is partnering with HSMAI to further the hospitality industry by providing revenue management leadership and expertise. Members of IDeaS' leadership team hold four chapter president or board positions within HSMAI worldwide and a seat on the advisory board of the HSMAI Revenue Management Special Interest Group. The partners are currently working to produce a whitepaper, podcast, and webinar on Forecast Performance. "This is a very exciting time for IDeaS and SAS as industry leaders and educators," said Bill Carroll, senior lecturer, Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. "IDeaS empowers the industry with best practices and facilitates vital dialogue about the future of hospitality." Following the HSMAI Conference, IDeaS also marked its highest attendance to date for its annual IDeaS HSMAI/HITEC Networking Event. Industry leaders and vendors attending the HSMAI Conference engaged in productive discussions about the future of hospitality, approaching the commencement of HITEC with a renewed sense of optimism. "The IDeaS event following the HSMAI Conference really sets the stage for HITEC," said Jason Love, Director of IT at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. "We look forward to it every year." "If IDeaS has a networking event, you can be certain I'll be there," added Rich Siegel, independent hospitality consultant and president and publisher, Hospitality Upgrade. The highest attended IDeaS Networking Event, held at Orlando's Cuba Libre restaurant, reflects the overall success of the HSMAI Conference, which boasted more than 300 attendees and 24 exhibitors. Conference attendees represented 36 hotel brands and 50 hotel management companies and ownership groups. "IDeaS is proud to contribute our expertise to HSMAI, one of the most meaningful and impactful organizations for our industry," said Bernard Ellis, managing director, Americas, IDeaS. "With HSMAI, we share the enthusiasm for educating and inspiring revenue management professionals, and together we can continue to move the industry forward." "One of HSMAI's goals is to ensure the industry stays aware of emerging topics and trends to successfully navigate through the current landscape," said Bob Gilbert, president and CEO, HSMAI. "The commitment and contribution of a revenue management leader like IDeaS provides enormous value to us in our effort to educate our members and the industry as a whole." About HSMAI HSMAI is the hospitality industry source for knowledge, community, and recognition for leaders committed to professional development, sales growth, revenue optimization, marketing, and branding. 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®. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprising more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. For more information on HSMAI, contact the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, Va. 22102; (703) 506-3280; fax (703) 506-3266, or visit the website at www.hsmai.org. Join our social networking communities on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook IDeaS, a SAS company, is the world's leading revenue management software and services provider. Combining industry knowledge with innovative data analytics technology, IDeaS creates sophisticated yet simple ways to empower revenue leaders with precise, automated recommendations they can trust. With 35 years of expertise serving hospitality, including hotel, event, and parking clients, IDeaS delivers revenue science to more than 30,000 properties in 164 countries around the world. Results delivered. Revenue transformed. Discover greater profitability at IDeaS.com.
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