Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: | The mission of the Americas Region shall be to develop, maintain and improve the business practices of the hospitality sales and marketing profession so as to better meet the needs of the traveling public; to effectively promote and serve the hospitality industry; to foster a high standard of professional conduct among individuals working in hospitality sales, public relations, advertising and other marketing disciplines; to promote the profession of hospitality marketing and management by providing opportunities for the free exchange of ideas and experiences among professionals through discussion, study, publications and professional education and training; and to create opportunities to generate increased business for members through interaction between members and buyers of the products and services offered by the organization to its members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a | The Executive Committee of the Region is composed of the Chair, Chair-elect, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer and Immediate Past Chair. The President serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member. The Executive Committee may exercise the powers of the Board of Directors when the Board is not in session. The Executive Committee shall report its actions to the Board of Directors at the Board's next meeting and seek ratification of the actions taken. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3 | The Association utilizes the services of a management firm, MCI USA to manage the organization on a day-to-day basis. Management fees represent amounts paid to MCI USA under the terms of an agreement for management services including all staff resources; oversight of the Association's infrastructure and operations; delivery of the Association's programs, services, events, and website; provides for office space, equipment, and other resources needed to manage the day-to-day operations. Management fees under the contract totaled $1,622,579 for the year ended December 31, 2022. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | The Association is organized as a nonprofit corporation with members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Officers and board members are elected by members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | Before the 990 is filed, the Finance Committee will review the form and will notify the governing body of any reportable conditions. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | HSMAI keeps a written conflict of interest policy that must be reviewed and signed annually by each member of the governing body. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a | The President and CEO is covered by a bonus plan which is administered by an Executive Committee comprised of members of the governing body. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | A copy of the form 990 is made available upon request. The governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are generally not made available to the public. |
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