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.
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:
Vice President
Julie Houde
Director, Distribution Account Management & Business Development,
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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Board Members At Large
Nick Smith
Senior Director, Distribution
Marriott International
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Sylvain Courtial
Head of Pre-Sales & IT Account Management,
Amadeus
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Sascha Seefried
Director of Distribution
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
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TJ Noble
Vice President, Customer Success
DerbySoft
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Luis Hernandez
Director, Global Distribution Systems & Compliance
IHG Hotels & Resorts
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Lauren Cannon
Director of Product Management, Connectivity,
Expedia Group
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Miki Gulati
Corporate Director of Distribution Partnerships
Omni Hotels & Resorts
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Mathieu Verhaeghe
Director, B2C Connected Partners
Accor
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Donnie Schumann
Senior Director, Travel Partnerships
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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
123COMPARE.ME
Aegis General Insurance
Agoda
AirBnb
Amadeus Hospitality Americas, Inc.
API Global Solutions
Aven Hospitality
BCD Travel
Blastness
Bonotel Exclusive Travel
Booking.com (USA) Inc.
Chargebacks911
Cellpoint Digital
CLOUD IT, Inc.
Cloudbeds
Dayuse.com
D-EDGE
Delta Vacations
DerbySoft
Duetto
Emerging Travel Group
Aegis General Insurance
Agoda
AirBnb
Amadeus Hospitality Americas, Inc.
API Global Solutions
Aven Hospitality
BCD Travel
Blastness
Bonotel Exclusive Travel
Booking.com (USA) Inc.
Chargebacks911
Cellpoint Digital
CLOUD IT, Inc.
Cloudbeds
Dayuse.com
D-EDGE
Delta Vacations
DerbySoft
Duetto
Emerging Travel Group
Expedia Group
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Fora Travel, Inc.
Gekko Group
HBX Group
Hopper
Hotel Engine
Hotel Trader LLC
HotelPlanner
HotelPORT®
HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts
Hyperfunnel
HyperGuest
IBS Software
Leonardo
Lighthouse
Nexus Travel Technologies
Nuitee
Oracle Hospitality
Priceline
Perk
POST Hospitality Payments
Profitroom
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Fora Travel, Inc.
Gekko Group
HBX Group
Hopper
Hotel Engine
Hotel Trader LLC
HotelPlanner
HotelPORT®
HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts
Hyperfunnel
HyperGuest
IBS Software
Leonardo
Lighthouse
Nexus Travel Technologies
Nuitee
Oracle Hospitality
Priceline
Perk
POST Hospitality Payments
Profitroom
Protect Group
Publicis Sapient
Quality Reservations
RateGain
Reconline
Revinate
Roibos
RoomPriceGenie
Sabre Travel Solutions
Shiji Distribution
SHR Group
SiteMinder
Sojern
Travel Curious
Travel Funders Network
Travelport
Trip.com Group
UATP – Universal Air Travel Plan
Vertical Booking USA
Visa
Voxel an Amadeus Company
Webbeds
Worldpay
XanderPay
Publicis Sapient
Quality Reservations
RateGain
Reconline
Revinate
Roibos
RoomPriceGenie
Sabre Travel Solutions
Shiji Distribution
SHR Group
SiteMinder
Sojern
Travel Curious
Travel Funders Network
Travelport
Trip.com Group
UATP – Universal Air Travel Plan
Vertical Booking USA
Visa
Voxel an Amadeus Company
Webbeds
Worldpay
XanderPay
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
For nearly twenty years, Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) served as the premier technology solutions association in the hospitality industry, with members from hospitality companies, technology vendors to hospitality, consultants, media and academic experts. In 2021, HTNG completed a strategic combination with AHLA becoming a committee dedicated to expanding its reach and serving as the leading voice for technology in the hospitality industry, globally.
HTNG’s members participate in technology-focused workgroups to address specific business problems and develop best practices, standards, guidance and additional solution sets to help move hospitality forward. These specifications, white papers, buyer guides and additional resources can be found here. For more information, visit www.ahla.com/htng.
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.