The inaugural event for the revived Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Greater Denver Chapter was held in early August at Magnolia Denver with 48 people in attendance. A panel of industry leaders focused on market trends for the Denver hospitality industry and included Matt Ojinaga, director of convention sales at Visit Denver, among others. Christopher Cheney, senior vice president of strategy and business analytics from Stonebridge Cos., served as the facilitator. At the conclusion of the event, the board of directors was officially installed, including Cheney, Ojinaga, Jessica Chamberlain, Mike Pennington, Seth Randall, Erick Valdes, and Amanda Whitley.
Nikki Bibbero and Jackson Christensen of Bibbero Meetings and Events are the managing directors of the chapter, which plans to host four educational events, an executive roundtable, and several networking events annually. Since the first gathering, a strategic budgeting insights educational session was held in early September at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, and the new Kimpton Claret Hotel in Denver hosted a happy hour for the association on Nov. 6.
 Greater Denver Chapter was held in early August.){kind=link}