HSMAI Americas appoints Michael Innocentin as Board Chair for 2026–2028

McLEAN, VA. – HSMAI Americas has announced a leadership transition within its Board of Directors, confirming that Michael Innocentin, chief marketing officer of Omni Hotels & Resorts, will assume the role of chair for a two-year term beginning in January 2026. He succeeds Andrew Rubinacci, CHSP, chief advisory officer at FLYR, who will transition to immediate past chair.

Innocentin highlighted the strategic importance of the role at a time of significant transformation in hospitality. “I am honored to take on the role of Chair for HSMAI Americas and to help guide the association at such a pivotal time for the hospitality industry,” he said. “I want to extend my sincere thanks to Andrew Rubinacci for his leadership and dedication throughout the past two years. His contributions have strengthened HSMAI’s foundation and further advanced our mission. I look forward to working with our talented Board and broader community as we continue driving innovation in sales, marketing, and revenue optimization to support hospitality professionals across the region.”

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In his current position at Omni Hotels & Resorts, Innocentin oversees brand marketing strategy, advertising, public relations, social media, digital initiatives, and the company’s website. He also directs customer engagement and the Select Guest Loyalty programs. His work in digital strategy, experiential marketing, and global campaign execution has contributed to Omni’s revenue growth and strengthened its brand presence across core markets.

HSMAI Americas’ executive committee and board bring together leaders from major hospitality brands, academia, and industry suppliers. The group represents a wide cross-section of HSMAI’s membership and plays a key role in guiding the association’s priorities in sales, marketing, and revenue optimization.

HSMAI Americas 2026 Executive Committee

• Chair: Michael Innocentin, Chief Marketing Officer, Omni Hotels & Resorts
• Chair Elect: Agnelo Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer, Cote Family Companies
• Vice Chair: Stephanie Glanzer, CMP, Chief Sales Officer and SVP, MGM Resorts
• Treasurer: Gissell Moronta, SVP, Sales & Marketing, Atrium Hospitality
• Immediate Past Chair: Andrew Rubinacci, CHSP, Chief Advisory Officer, FLYR
• President: Brian Hicks, President and CEO, HSMAI

The transition underscores HSMAI Americas’ continued focus on strengthening the commercial disciplines of hospitality, with leadership aligning industry expertise to support evolving market needs.

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