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Posted on October 26, 2023
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Back in 2007, I was working in my 14th hotel and I had moved my family 9 times. My son was 5 years old and was getting on the school bus to go to kindergarten and it suddenly hit me that I couldn’t keep moving my family around the country. I had to find a way to stay in the hospitality industry that I loved. A headhunter called me and said, “Have you ever considered working for a 3rd party?” and “Have you...

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Posted on August 18, 2023
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The dazzle of Las Vegas, combined with the electric atmosphere at Paul & Allison Dillett’s WBFF Worlds Show, has always been nothing short of spectacular. Over the last three years, the theatre at Paris Las Vegas has played a perfect host. As we reminisce about these golden moments, there's also thrilling news on the horizon. We're on the cusp of signing a NEW CONTRACT with a VERY EXCITING hotel and we can't wait to announce it! With the HPN Global Partner...

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Posted on July 13, 2023
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Hello Everyone, I am excited to share that I will be attending the IBTM World conference in Barcelona from November 27-30, 2023! This is the leading global event for the meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) industry, designed to inspire us to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. IBTM World stands for Incentives, Business Travel & Meetings, with its ultimate purpose being to foster strong connections and productive business relationships. The event brings together the global meetings industry with a common purpose...

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Posted on July 13, 2023
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Hello Everyone, I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be attending the IMEX America conference in Las Vegas from October 16-19, 2023! This is an event you wouldn't want to miss if you're a meeting and events professional. With a multitude of suppliers, from new venues across major cities to the latest event tech providers, IMEX is a hub for everything you need to successfully plan and execute your events. At IMEX America, you'll find professionals from a vast range of disciplines and...

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Posted on July 6, 2023
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I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be attending the #HPN23 conference this year! 🎉 Join me from September 7-10, 2023 at the Marriott Water Street Complex in Tampa for an unforgettable experience. At #HPN23, we'll gather to network, build relationships with other hospitality professionals from around the country. This conference is all about connecting with like-minded professionals, gaining valuable insights, and exploring new opportunities to book more successful events. With sessions designed to help us build strong connections and boost our event planning skills,...

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Posted on May 18, 2023
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Hello to all the remarkable meeting planners out there! This is Mark Dallman, A Meeting Planner’s Best Friend, and I am excited to share the details of our latest event, DC's Dirty Little Secret. Having worked in the hotel business for over 30 years, I've realized that the core of successful meeting planning is rooted in one key element: relationships. As I always say, Relationships Matter! This mantra guided the conception of DC's Dirty Little Secret, a series of events aimed...

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Posted on February 3, 2022
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Another successful PCMA Convening Leaders event in the books! In-person meetings are happening, are successful, and are needed for everyone in our industry!   How is the show attended? There were over 2,500 face-to-face attendees and over 600 virtual attendees that attended PCMA from all over the World and 47% of those have over 20+ years of experience in the industry.   Are you still seeing impacts of Covid on participation in this Global meetings/events show? You had to be fully vaccinated or show proof of...

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Posted on December 2, 2021
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I’m excited to be among 6,000+ meeting planners here at #ibtm2021 in the beautiful city of Barcelona. Large events such as this are happening all over the World and this annual IBTM event focuses on putting International meeting planners and International destinations together to do business. I’ve been attending this show for quite a few years and it is not only a great way to develop International relationships but it also a great geography lesson as well. How is the show attended? 3,000+ exciting...

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Posted on November 24, 2021
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FAMILY COMES FIRST Being a meeting planner is stressful and as Thanksgiving approaches I thought it would be a great time to give out some great "Tips" on how to show your family and friends how much you love and appreciate them. Always remember, Family Comes First!   *Advise them without being critical or judgmental when they ask you for your opinion *Surprise them once in awhile with an unexpected gift *Send "Thinking of You" or "Just Because" notes or cards when it isn't their birthday or some other holiday *Forgive them when they have...

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Posted on October 20, 2021
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DC's Dirty Little Secret "Suite" Client Event was a success! Between the pre-reception to watching the John Legend concert at The MGM National Harbor in a 25-person suite, everyone had a great time! Why do we call this event "Dirty Little Secret"? That's because RELATIONSHIPS MATTER! People do business with the people they like. These events are so important because they're memorable to all my clients and colleagues. Thank you all for attending! We'll see you next year! #relationshipsmatter Mark Dallman A Meeting Planner’s...

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