HSMAI South Carolina Chapter

08/19/2026

What a great evening of amazing insights, conversations, and networking. Thank you to everyone who attended. A huge thank you to Expedia Group for sponsoring. Thanks to the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes for being an amazing host as always and Diane from Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Justin from Founders Group International for taking time to be on our panel and sharing your terrific insights.

08/01/2026

We’re just 18 days away from our Myrtle Beach event! This event is free to attend, and no membership required. Join us for an incredible panel discussion about all things travel related in Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! Then network at our social immediately following. Don’t miss this event!

Location: Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
Sponsored by Expedia Group

Get your tickets now! Invite your colleagues! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hsmai-sc-event-sponsored-by-expedia-tickets-1992762960659

07/24/2026

🌟 Meet Our Keynote Speaker, Panel Leader & Event Sponsor – Wendy Howie!

We’re excited to welcome Wendy, Senior Market Manager at Expedia Group, to the South Carolina - Myrtle Beach Chapter event.

🏖️ 20-year Myrtle Beach resident
🏨 29 years with Expedia Group (including 18 years with Hotwire)
📈 Passionate about helping hotels grow through local expertise, strong partnerships, and data-driven strategies

Wendy will share actionable insights on today’s hospitality landscape while leading an engaging discussion with fellow industry leaders.
A special thank you to Expedia Group for sponsoring this event and supporting our local hospitality community.

Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hsmai-sc-event-sponsored-by-expedia-tickets-1992762960659

📅 August 19 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach | Visit Myrtle Beach
Join us for an afternoon of networking, education, and industry insights you can put to work immediately.

07/13/2026

🎉 Meet Our Second Speaker & Panelist!

We’re excited to welcome Justin Binke, Director of Marketing, Revenue & Sales at Founders Group International, to our Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina event on August 19.

Justin brings extensive experience in hospitality commercial strategy, combining marketing, revenue management, and sales leadership to drive performance across one of Myrtle Beach’s premier golf and resort management companies. His insights into today’s evolving hospitality landscape will provide valuable takeaways for hoteliers, destination partners, and industry professionals alike.

📅 Tuesday, August 19
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach

A special thank you to our event sponsor and partner Expedia Group/Wendy Howie, for helping make this event possible as our sponsor!

We look forward to an afternoon of networking, learning, and meaningful conversations with hospitality professionals from across South Carolina.

Resister today (This is a Free Event): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hsmai-sc-event-sponsored-by-expedia-tickets-1992762960659

06/29/2026

🎉 Meet Our First Featured Speaker!

We’re excited to welcome Diane Charno, EVP of Marketing & Communications at Visit Myrtle Beach, as our first featured speaker and panelist for HSMAI South Carolina’s upcoming networking event in Myrtle Beach!

Diane will share valuable insights into the Myrtle Beach tourism market, emerging travel trends, destination marketing strategies, and what’s ahead for one of the Southeast’s most dynamic leisure destinations.

📅 Tuesday, August 19
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach

A special thank you to Expedia Group for sponsoring this event and supporting our hospitality community. Whether you’re in sales, marketing, revenue management, or hotel operations, this is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers and hear directly from one of the region’s leading tourism executives.

🎟️ Registration is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today - Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992762960659?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/06/2025

Have you submitted your entries yet for the 2025 Adrian Awards?

2025 Adrian Awards Opens for Entries

HSMAI is now accepting entries for the 2025 Adrian Awards which celebrates excellence in hospitality and travel marketing. This year introduces 30 cutting-edge entry categories aligned with the latest platforms, tools, and strategic approaches marketers are using to engage audiences. Recognizing the continued convergence of paid, earned, and owned media, the updated structure spotlights the rise of integrated, cross-platform campaigns

More: https://bit.ly/3UefqSR

07/30/2025

Let your hard work be recognized. Submit your entries by Sept 9!

04/25/2025

Thank you and Tom for joining us and speaking with our SC chapter members about rethinking social media for hotels & resorts! We had a great time at .

If you haven’t already, register to attend Commercial Strategy Conference in Indianapolis and attend his breakout!

Be on the lookout for more information about our next event!

04/22/2025

🚨 Limited Spots Available! 🚨 Don't miss out on the FREE HSMAI SC event in Charleston this Thursday! 🌟 Register now to secure your spot and join industry leaders for an insightful night of networking and learning.

🎟️ Secure your FREE tickets: https://lnkd.in/eSMfeuqw