HSMAI Central Florida

Stronger Together: DMOs & Local Partnerships

The success of Central Florida’s tourism industry doesn’t happen in silos, it happens through collaboration.

Join us on June 24th for an engaging HSMAI Central Florida discussion featuring leaders from some of the organizations shaping the future of travel and tourism in our region:

Casey Leppanen, Chief Marketing Officer, Experience Kissimmee
Melissa Brooks, Regional Partnership Manager, VISIT FLORIDA
Kathy Brown, VP of Marketing, Visit Orlando

Together, they’ll share insights on:

✅ Industry trends impacting Central Florida tourism
✅ International market opportunities and global travel developments
✅ The power of partnerships in driving destination success
✅ Collaborative strategies that strengthen our region’s competitiveness

Whether you’re in sales, marketing, revenue management, operations, or destination development, this conversation will provide valuable perspectives on how we can continue growing and evolving as an industry.

📅 June 24, 2026
🕚 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
Click Here to Register -

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Stronger Together: DMOs & Local Partnerships

The success of Central Florida’s tourism industry doesn’t happen in silos, it happens through collaboration.

Join us on June 24th for an engaging HSMAI Central Florida discussion featuring leaders from some of the organizations shaping the future of travel and tourism in our region:

Casey Leppanen, Chief Marketing Officer, Experience Kissimmee
Melissa Brooks, Regional Partnership Manager, VISIT FLORIDA
Kathy Brown, VP of Marketing, Visit Orlando

Together, they’ll share insights on:

✅ Industry trends impacting Central Florida tourism
✅ International market opportunities and global travel developments
✅ The power of partnerships in driving destination success
✅ Collaborative strategies that strengthen our region’s competitiveness

Whether you’re in sales, marketing, revenue management, operations, or destination development, this conversation will provide valuable perspectives on how we can continue growing and evolving as an industry.

📅 June 24, 2026
🕚 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
Click Here to Register - https://lnkd.in/eYCExYks

We look forward to bringing together hospitality professionals from across Central Florida for another meaningful discussion and networking opportunity.

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Yesterday’s HSMAI Central Florida & Women in Travel THRIVE Networking Happy Hour was a tremendous success!

It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout from across the hospitality and travel industry. Events like these remind us how valuable it is to step away from our desks, connect face-to-face, exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and build new ones.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and helped create such a welcoming and energetic atmosphere. Special thanks to Women in Travel THRIVE, Wildly Different, and the team at Hotel Landy for helping make the event possible.

The conversations, connections, and collaboration opportunities that came out of this gathering are exactly what make our hospitality community so special.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next HSMAI Central Florida event!

Excited to invite you to our upcoming HSMAI Central Florida General Manager Panel Breakfast on April 22nd ☕️

This session brings together some of Orlando’s leading General Managers to share real insights on what’s shaping our industry right now—from performance strategies to revenue optimization and everything in between.

What to expect:
• Honest perspectives from top hospitality leaders
• Meaningful conversations around today’s key trends
• A great opportunity to connect with industry peers

📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando – International Drive Convention Center
⏰ Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM
Members: $60.00 - Student - $15.00

If you’re in hospitality in Central Florida, this is one of those rooms you want to be in.

👉 Register here: HSMAICF.org/events

Looking forward to seeing everyone there and continuing to elevate what we do as an industry.