HSMAI Introduces ROC@Home

Dubai, UAE, 21^stMay 2020:In response to the unique challenges of 2020,Hospitality Sales Marketing International Middle East(HSMAI) has introducedROC@Home, a full day Global Revenue Optimization experience taking place on Wednesday, 17 June 2020. The day-long session involves live sessions from the Middle East, Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, and is designed to fuel industry recovery and revitalization efforts.

Neither a virtual conference nor a replacement for HSMAI in-person ROC programs,ROC@Homeis an opportunity for hotel revenue professionals to reset, refocus, and reenergize, with an exclusive free toolkit to guide learning and engagement, and more than 20 live expert-led sessions hosted by HSMAIs regions around the globe.

ROC@Homeis the first experience of its kind, said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHBA, president and CEO of HSMAI. By focusing the attention and energy of revenue professionals from around the globe, HSMAIs regions are building a global network of experts who will have the insights, tools, and resources needed to lead the industry into recovery.

An event likeROC@Homeprovides a dedicated opportunity to work with colleagues whilst connecting to industry leaders around the world said Mona Faraj, managing director HSMAI Middle East. In these challenging times, divergent thinking will create opportunities and platforms such asROC@Homecan ignite the innovation and motivation for successful strategies within the region.

At the heart ofROC@Homeis a free toolkit available to hoteliers around the world. It includes:

• Advice and inspiration from some of the worlds most respected revenue optimization leaders.
• A recorded webinar on Pricing Psychology in Challenging Times that illustrates, based on data from the 2009-2010 recession, the implications of price changes during low demand periods.
• Lightning Round video presentations from recent HSMAI strategy conferences that can fuel conversation on strategy and tactics.
• Encouragement and leadership from some of the industrys most respected hotel company CEOs from around the globe.
• An exclusive pre-recorded keynote from Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a combat veteran, leader, and mindfulness advocate. MacAulay provides valuable tools to get the most out of the one thing everyone has total control over: Their mindset.
• An outline to reviewEvolving Dynamics: From Revenue Management to Revenue Strategy, the study guide for the Certified Revenue Management Executive certification, which will reveal the areas where a refresher is needed.
• Lessons and tools for auditing different room types, updating (or completing for the first time) a competitive SWOT analysis to better navigate the current landscape, and a short online lesson on Customer Price-Value Analysis.

Hospitality and tourism professionals can participate either with their teams in-person or virtually, or on their own, and can now sign up to receive the free toolkit and be part of aROC@HomeIndustry Survey. Registration is also available now for the more than 20 regional live sessions for a $25 (USD) fee. To learn more and participate, visitwww.hsmairoc.org.

HSMAI regions are pleased to thankCendynfor supporting multiple ROC events around the globe.

For information on becoming aROC@Homesponsor, contact Jean Alolor atjean@insightout-me.com

To learn more about HSMAI and becoming a member, please visitwww.hsmaime.org

About HSMAI

HSMAI is a global organization of sales, marketing, and revenue management professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI leads the way in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry. Operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and for sales, marketing, and revenue management disciplines, HSMAI connects its members with customers. Founded inthe United Statesin 1927, HSMAI is membership organization comprising 5,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide.

HSMAI operates regionally around the globe via Regional boards of directors and staff. There are three regions: theAmericas,Asia Pacific, andEurope, and a chapter in theMiddle East. Each region has signature programs and services for association members.HSMAI has a Global board which is comprising delegates from each Region. Learn more atwww.hsmai.org.