Friday, January 15, 2010

HSMAI FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FIRST ONLINE TRAVEL AUCTION

In February 2010, in conjunction with several association partner organizations, “Getaways for Good” travel auction will be launched by the HSMAI Foundation to benefit industry research, publications, educational programming, and academic scholarships. A portion of each winning bid will go to the bidder’s association and the balance will go to the Foundation.

Partner organizations include: the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA), American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.

HSMAI is now accepting donations for “Getaways for Good” and is seeking a select number of signature items such as: Roundtrip airfare for two; City and resort stays and packages; Unique getaways and experiences; Golf or ski weekends; Cruises; Family Vacations; and Spa Getaways.

Donors will be featured on the auction Web site, with their logo, photos and descriptive copy. Donors can specify specific terms and conditions, along with any other details for auction items. Bidding will open February 1, 2010, and run until February 15, 2010.

The HSMAI Foundation was founded in 1983, and its mission is to expand and enhance the educational opportunities available to hospitality sales and marketing executives and to increase the amount of in-depth research conducted on behalf of the profession. For more information, visit hsmaifoundation.org

Best, Julie Wernick, HSMAInsider

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