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Leveraging the Strength of LGBT Travel Spending - May 23, 2013





Lafayette Hotel

2223 El Cajon Boulevard, North Park

San Diego, CA, 92104
Thursday, May 23
11:30am-1:30pm

Join HSMAI-San Diego and the  Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) for lunch at the newly redesigned Lafayette Hotel to learn how to market and sell to one of the most lucrative travel markets – LGBT travelers ((lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender).

This market is a sizable and growing one, with LGBT travels having more disposable income and a propensity to vacation. The annual economic impact of LGBT travelers is estimated to be $65 billion in the U.S. alone.

You'll learn:

  • Why to invest in  LGBT marketing
  • How to effectively market to the LGBT traveler
  • Research and case studies
  • Trends in LGBT travel
  • Preferences of LGBT travelers

SPEAKERS

Jeff Marsh
Orbitz LBGT, Marketing Director

Tom Luhnow
GSDBA, CEO



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2013 BOARD MEMBERS

President - Richard Hancock, SmartCity

Immediate Past President - Scot Rockman, Flagship Cruises & Events

VP of Programs - Gillian Ware, San Diego Tourism Authority

VP of Membership - Cherise Wilson, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay

Secretary/Director of Student Relations - Maryann Svaglinac, USS Midway

Treasurer - Ira Vouk, Gaslamp Hotel Management

Director of Sponsorships - John Parker, Handlery Hotel

Director of Logistics - Francesca Pardo, Orbitz Worldwide Distribution

Director of Communications - Junvi Ola, Hospitality Content Studio

Director of Retention - Frank Casara, Torrey Pines Transportation

Director of Recruitment - Sally Smith, Expedia Lodging Services Group

Director of Golf Tournament - Jodie Keller, Salt Creek Golf Club

Director at Large - Dana Cariss, Destination Hotels & Resorts

SDSU Student Liaison - Melissa Valverde, San Diego State University

Managing Director - Denise Vissat, Very Well Done Productions

NEW HSMAI-SD MEMBERS

Douglas Evans, Director of National Accounts
MPG Productions

Warren Gunter, Business Development Mgr/Western US & Canada
Travel Tripper, LLC

Jehan Yakoo, Director of Revenue Management
Loews Hotels

WELCOME!

 

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