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400+ delegates, 83 speakers, 55 different discussions across 9 formats, 39 ROCKSTAR award submissions and a 15 percent increase in attendance compared to last year as the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Middle East and Africa (MEA) has successfully wrapped up its 8th annual Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai. The event brought together the region’s hospitality sales, marketing, revenue management and distribution community for two action-packed days of industry insights, networking, and awards. 83 speakers took the stage across 55 different sessions featuring nine different formats from keynotes and panel discussions to masterclasses and fireside chats. This year saw a 15 percent increase in attendance from the region’s experts in hospitality sales, marketing, revenue management and distribution, with 21 percent of attendees coming from outside the UAE. The event kicked off with an inspiring keynote by globally recognised keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Nick Santonastasso, who transforms adversity into a framework for leadership, innovation, and growth. Celebrating the bold disruptors and pioneers, the annual ROCKSTAR Awards featured on-stage pitches from the nine shortlisted nominees who have pushed boundaries and set new standards of excellence in the hospitality industry. The audience voted for the top three winners which were Kuda Mukonoweshuro, Director of Sales, Radisson Hotel Dubai Damac Hills, Nawfal Mbamba, Director of Marketing and Communications, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara, and Hassan Khan, Revenue Analyst, Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City. The three winners received prizes sponsored by Wego, HSMAI, Les Roches and Glion Hospitality & Business Education. All shortlisted nominees received a copy of the book by bestselling author and Founder & CEO of Digital and Savvy, Maha Abouelenein, titled ‘Rules of Self-reliance,’ which …

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