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:
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President

Chris Murdock

Director, Distribution System Support & Strategy NCA,
Accor
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Vice President

Natalie Kimball

Vice President, Strategic Account Management,
Shiji Group
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Secretary

Audrey Murante

Strategic Client Director,
Sabre Hospitality
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Treasurer

Sean Nygren

Senior Director, Distribution
Hilton
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Board Members At Large

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Lisa Murphy

Senior VP Business Development,
XanderPay
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Sylvain Courtial

Head of Pre-Sales & IT Account Management,
Amadeus
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Andrea Daniels

Global Director, Distribution Partnerships & Strategy – Commercial & Technology
IHG Hotels & Resorts
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Julie Houde

Director, Distribution Account Management & Business Development,
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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Matt Teixeira

Worldwide Sales, Global Sr. Director
BWH Hotel Group
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Gianna Rivera

Gianna Rivera

Head of Strategic Partnerships – North America,
Hotelbeds
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Lina Rotchadl

Lina Rotchadl

Senior Director,
Global Connectivity and Distribution
Marriott International
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Miki Gulati

Corporate Director of Distribution Partnerships
Omni Hotels & Resorts
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Jeremy Mahoney

Principle Product Manager
Agoda
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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

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.

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2021 Award of Excellence Winner Sarah Fults

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.

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