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Greetings Members and Supporters of Canadian Hotel Marketing and Sales Executives.

It was an awesome run!

CHMSE was created in 1980 as a truly Canadian Association, by a group of forward-thinking, energetic hospitality individuals dedicated to the professional development and advancement of salespeople in the hotel industry.

Over the years a lot has changed. The leadership mantle was thrown to successive boards of directors and committees. Countless members stepped up to join, guide, and support the Association over the past 43 years. Relationships were formed, both professional and personal. Business was conducted. Learning was experienced. Fun was had.

The worldwide pandemic was declared in March 2020 a week before CHMSE’s 40th anniversary celebrations, which were ultimately cancelled. As a non-profit, volunteer-run Association operating in a volatile industry, CHMSE felt the impact immediately. Efforts were made to pivot using all available resources, but we were unable to regain traction post-covid.

It was with great sadness that the Membership voted for the Association to cease operations as of May 1, 2023.

This new website was supposed to be rolled out the year of our 40th anniversary. It now acts as a legacy website where pictures and newsletters from the history of the association can be found and enjoyed by former members. We hope it brings back some delightful memories.

The Board of Directors wishes to thank all those who supported CHMSE and its Members over the years.

General Managers Night, Novotel Toronto Centre, March 28, 2019

Timely and relevant professional development

Member-only events with meeting and event professionals

Special events that celebrate the hotel industry

Excellent networking opportunities

What are you waiting for? Join us!

CHMSE helped me launch my career when I first entered the industry right out of school.  The relationships built with these colleagues are still strong today after 20 years in the business.  CHMSE provided the additional training and insight into hotel sales that I’ve needed and utilized throughout the years.  As CHMSE reaches its 40th Anniversary in 2020, I’ve never felt more strongly about an organization that supports and develops the industry in so many ways.  Thank you for making me a part of this community over the years.

As an association CHMSE has provided the opportunity from a learning perspective to better my skills as a salesperson. But more importantly, it has given me the opportunity to network with hoteliers and fellow suppliers.

I will simply say it’s about the “People”… my Industry Associates, Mentors, Peers, Friends and the Students; whom all contribute to our main cause and purpose… Network, Education and Enjoy our Great Association and that is what’s in it for me.

(Key Access is) very insightful – updates are essential to our success as members.

Professional development is key to my membership.

The events and opportunity have been a wonderful experience – a very welcoming Board, you really feel included.