HSMAI to Recognize Homewood Suites by Hilton with Multiple Honors in its Annual Adrian Awards Competition
Online, December 8, 2009 (Newswire.com) - McLean, Va. - Dec. 7, 2009 - Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels today announced that the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will recognize the brand with three Gold, two Silver and three Bronze Adrian Awards in multiple categories for winning entries in the 53rd Annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious global travel industry marketing competition.
HSMAI will honor the below entries during a black-tie gala in New York City on Feb. 1, 2010:
Gold Adrian Awards
• Advertising Division / Consumer Magazine or Newspaper - 2009 Business Travel Campaign
• Public Relations Division / Community Service - Duck River Documentary
• Public Relations Division / Consumer Marketing Program - Simple Moments Promotion
Silver Adrian Awards
• Public Relations Division / Consumer Marketing Program - Lewis the Duck Program
• Public Relations Division / Feature Placement Television - Summer 2009 Satellite Media Tour
Bronze Adrian Awards
• Public Relations Division / Re-Launch of Existing Product - Re-Launch of F&B Program
• Advertising Division / Consumer Contest or Sweepstakes - Endless Summer Weekends Promotion
• Web Marketing Division / e-Mail Series - Suite Selection 500 Points Promotion
This year's Adrian Awards attracted nearly 1,100 entries from around the world, with entries judged by top executives from all sectors of the travel industry.
In addition to celebrating award-winning work from Homewood Suites by Hilton, the Gala honors lifetime achievement and the "Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing." All winning entries will be accessible in the Adrian Awards Winners Gallery online following the gala at www.adrianawards.com.
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 Meetingsïƒ'. 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.