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Crescent Hotels & Resorts LLC is an independent, third-party operator of resorts and hotels. It engages in hotel operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, technology, and capital management. The company was founded by Michael George in 2001 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Hilton & Marriott Hotels is an American company that owns and operates hotels.

Part of Inn Vestors, Inc., International Hotel, Inc. is a hotel company that owns and operates a hotel. The company is based in El Paso, TX. International Hotel was acquired by Inn Vestors, Inc. on August 05, 2002.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts operates hotel and resorts. The company is headquartered in White Plains, NY.

Hyatt Corp. owns and operates hotels and resorts. It operates Hyatt branded hotels and resorts, under the Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt brands. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International is an organization that provides hotel professionals and their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue. The private company is based in McLean, VA. The association offers various programs such as the marketing strategy conference, Adrian Awards, Sales Leader Forum, and HSMAI. Founded in 1927 by Michael Stanley Wylie, HSMAI is a membership organization with more than 5,000 members worldwide and 40 chapters in the Americas region. The CEO is Robert A. Gilbert.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest professional development organization for the meeting and events industry. MPI is based in Dallas, TX, and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 12,000 members and a community of 90,000 meeting and event professionals in 75 countries, MPI has nearly 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. The organization offers event planning certification at MPI Academy and on-demand meeting planning webinars for strategies and tips. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities, and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. The CEO of the non-profit company is Paul van Deventer.