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HSMAI BC Presents
Preparing for 2018 in a Changing Marketplace
with John Hach and Jamie Clement
2017 Vancouver & Global Hotel Industry
Performance
Preparing for
2018 in a Changing Marketplace
As hoteliers prepare for the upcoming year there is continued
uncertainty on new reservation pace throughout many North American
markets. Additionally, there is renewed concern of increasing geo
political risk that has the potential to disrupt international
tourism. This presentation will focus on local, domestic and
international market trends for the remainder of this year
including an advance view and perspective of reservation trends
throughout the first half of 2018.
Key
topics:
- First Half 2017
review and recap
- Local Vancouver,
Whistler and Victoria market performance and reservation
outlook
- Emerging trends and
impact of member rates and loyalty programs
- Best channel
management strategies
- 2018 outlook and
RevPAR pace review
Additionally, we will hear from Jamie Clement, who
will provide you with 5 best practices to drive more direct
bookings from your digital media campaigns!
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The Westin Bayshore
1601 Bayshore
Drive, Vancouver BC
Wednesday,
August 23, 2017
Registration: 3:30-4:00pm
Presentation: 4:00-5:30pm
Networking and Cocktails: 5:30pm
HSMAI
Member
$39 Early
Bird (until August 9th)
$49 (after
August 9th)
Bring the
Team (4 or more)
$49/person
Early Bird (until August 9th)
$59/person
(after August 9th)
Non Member
$59 Early
Bird (until August 9th)
$69 (after
August 9th)
Student $20
Ticket
includes one Complimentary Drink Ticket
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John Hach
Senior Hotel Industry Analyst and Advisor
TravelClick
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Jamie Clement
Senior Global Account Manager
TravelClick
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John is TravelClick’s senior
hotel industry analyst and advisor. He joined the company in 2004
and has over 35 years of ecommerce marketing experience within
the travel industry.
John is a regular industry speaker, his insights and perspective
have been featured on CNN, Bloomberg and the New York Times.
John is a graduate of Chicago State University and has served as
a guest lecturer and advisor at Roosevelt University, Boston
University and Cornell University's School of Hotel Management.
He has served a Chairman of the Florida Commission on Tourism and
as an Executive Director of the California Tourism Industry
Association.
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About Jamie Clement:
Jamie began his career in telecommunications
sales, working for a major Canadian telecommunications
manufacturer and then several telecom re-sellers.
In 2006, he joined TravelClick to launch a private labeled
version of Leonardo's production & Distribution Services. In
this role, he was directly responsible for the sales and
marketing of the product to the entire TravelClick customer base.
In 2008 he was promoted to Director of E-Commerce, Internet
Marketing Solutions focusing on sales and product support of
TravelClick's entire portfolio of Internet Marketing Solutions
including Website Design, Search Engine Marketing, Display
Marketing, Social Media Optimization & CRM.
Jamie Currently leads field marketing efforts & go to market
strategies for TravelClick’s portfolio of Digital Media solutions
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Thank you
to our event sponsors ...
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This event is bullfrogpowered with 100% green
electricity! What does this mean? Bullfrog Power puts 100%
renewable electricity onto the grid to match the amount of
conventional power used at our event!
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Your HSMAI British Columbia Board
Brandi Lasanen, President - Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Glenn Widmer, President-Elect & Treasurer - Sabre Hospitality
Solutions
Michael Lau, Past President - Accor Hotels
Robyn Wosk-Peter,Vice President, Partnerships - Priceline.com
Clint Banda, Vice President, Communication - Booking.com
Anthony Woo, Vice President, Digital Strategy - Travelclick
Karen Tocher, Vice President, Membership - Expedia
Ann Merenda, Vice President, Logistics - River Rock Casino Resort
Sheri-Lynn Walker, Vice President, Education - Atlific Hotels
& Resorts
Matt Lusk, Board Member at Large - Buckhiester Management Ltd.
Eric Jaltema, Board Member at Large - Wall Centre Hotels
Chantel Cook, Board Member, Education - Expedia
Jill Forbes, Secretary - The Loden Hotel
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About
HSMAI
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association
International (HSMAI) is committed to growing business for hotels
and their partners, and is the industry's leading advocate for
intelligent, sustainable hotel revenue growth. The association
provides hotel professionals & their partners with tools,
insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and
optimize revenue.
Please visit www.hsmai.org to learn more
about HSMAI and to become a member of the HSMAI British Columbia
chapter, or http://connect.hsmai.org/britishcolumbia for
more information about the British Columbia Chapter.
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