Our mission is to simplify hospitality distribution
We facilitate the professional connections, education and insights required for a successful career in the ever-changing hospitality industry.
HEDNA is a global community of hospitality professionals, technology providers, educators, and consultants passionate about elevating the role of distribution. Through influence, collaboration and networking, we elevate careers, harness new business opportunities, and drive the business of hospitality forward, together. Through our global conferences, local networking events and industry working groups, we help our stakeholders appreciate the nuances of today’s technologies, gauge the impact of today’s trends, and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
HEDNA is Hiring an Executive Director
We are looking for a leader to help us deliver on our strategic plan and move our association into the future where we have significant opportunities to shape distribution in the hospitality industry.
The Executive Director is the key management leader of HEDNA and is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, profitability, and strategic planning of the organization including driving membership growth, actively engaging in fundraising and growing industry partnerships.
Click here to view the job description. If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume to info@hedna.org by May 25.
Board Of Directors
We couldn’t do it without our volunteer board! Since 1991, HEDNA leaders have been committed to the mission of elevating distribution worldwide. Our current board of directors:
Board Members At Large
Jennifer Camarota
Senior Director, Reservations and Distribution,
Marriott International
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Mike Carlo
CEO & Founder,
XanderPay
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Daniel Conti
Director of Channel Accounts
SiteMinder
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Philippe Garnier
Vice President, Omni-channel Commerce,
IHG Hotels and Resorts
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Natalie Kimball
Vice President, Strategic Account Management,
Shiji Group
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Sean Nygren
Senior Director, Distribution,
Hilton
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Gianna Rivera
GVP, Distribution & Connectivity,
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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Sandra Sari
Director Global Distribution Strategy & Operation
Hyatt Hotels
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Chinmai Sharma
President, Distribution,
RateGain
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Our Members
Member support means everything! Our members represent all areas in hospitality form the largest hotel brands to educational institutions to technology providers. With operations on all six continents, HEDNA is truly a global organization with members headquartered in 20 different countries.
If your company is not listed here, contact us at info@hedna.org to explore membership with HEDNA.
HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS
TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS
IBS Software Services
IDeaS A SAS Company
Ingenico ePayments
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Kantox
Katanox
Leonardo
Mastercard
Mirai
Nexus Travel Technologies
Northstar Travel Media
Onyx CenterSource
Oracle Hospitality
Pax2Pay
Pegasus Solutions
Pleasant Holidays
PSNGR1
QR Quality Reservations
RateGain
Reconline AG
Roibos Technologies
IDeaS A SAS Company
Ingenico ePayments
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Kantox
Katanox
Leonardo
Mastercard
Mirai
Nexus Travel Technologies
Northstar Travel Media
Onyx CenterSource
Oracle Hospitality
Pax2Pay
Pegasus Solutions
Pleasant Holidays
PSNGR1
QR Quality Reservations
RateGain
Reconline AG
Roibos Technologies
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
EDUCATORS
Cultivating the Next Leaders in Hospitality
The Future Leaders of HEDNA (FLoH) was established in 2018 to develop and engage the next generation of leaders in hospitality. The FLoH meet quarterly for professional development activities and to discuss and provide insights on industry trends. We’re proud of our Future Leaders who are engaged on our committees and workgroups.
Do you know of someone who should be included, let us know at info@hedna.org
Our Partner
Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) is a global non-profit association dedicated to the development and advancement of systems and solutions that will enable hospitality professionals and vendors to lead the industry into the future. HEDNA provides distribution thought-leadership and content to the HTNG Strategic Pillars while members of each organization have the ability to participate in each organization’s working group initiatives.
Get Involved with HEDNA
Get involved in your professional community and contribute to the advancement of distribution by sharing your time and talents. HEDNA strives to offer an array of opportunities for member involvement, covering a variety of interests, time commitment, and areas of expertise. Contact us with your interest so we can match your talents and interests with our volunteer opportunities.