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| 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: | 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 has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales, marketing, and revenue management disciplines, as well as connecting its members with customers. Founded in the United States in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of nearly 5,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide. HSMAI operates regionally around the globe via Regional Boards of Directors and staff. There are four regions: the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and a Middle East chapter. Each region has signature programs and services for association members. HSMAI has a Global Board which is comprised of delegates from each Region. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3 | The Association has engaged Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International - America's Region, Inc., a related 501(c)(6) organization, to serve as the employer of record of the Association's staff, to provide oversight of the Association's infrastructure and operations, to manage the Association's information technology hardware and software, and to provide specialists in the fields of headquarters support, strategic communications, and accounting and budget management. The fee for these services totaled $38,247 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Association utilizes the services of a management firm, Insight Out Consulting DMCC, for management services related to operations in the Middle East. Management fees and reimbursed expenses under the contract totaled $155,182 for the year ended December 31, 2023. |
| 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 President will review the form and will notify the governing body of any significant matters. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | The Association 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 15 | The Association has no employees. The fees for management services are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | Form 990 and other governing documents are available upon request. |
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