Blog Archives - A Meeting Planner's Best Friend

Posted on October 20, 2021

D.C’s Dirty Little Secret Client “Suite” Event Recap

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...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on September 3, 2021

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Coming Out Of My Struggles

After the loss of my son last year, my friends, clients, and the hospitality community stepped up and stood by my side in support. Times like these make us realize what’s really important in life. I’m excited to start a new chapter, continue to build relationships, and be of the greatest service I can to the hotel hospitality community....

by Mark Dallman

Posted on August 31, 2021

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DC Dirty Little Secret “Suite” Client Event

I’m proud to announce that my next DC Dirty Little Secret “Suite” Client Event is set for Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 at the John Legend concert at the MGM National Harbor in a 25 person suite. Qualified meeting planners who send me a new hotel RFP with more than 100 total room nights within the next two weeks will be qualified to get a “seat in the suite”! Please contact me immediately to secure your VIP tickets for this “Suite” Client Event...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on May 6, 2021

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The Hotel Contract Expert

[vc_row full_screen_section_height="no"][vc_column][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6jn8LzlHe4"][vc_column_text]Don't know what force majeure is, what it means or how you can use it to get out of your hotel contract liability? Let’s change that. My name is Mark Dallman, the Hotel Contract Expert and a Meeting Planner’s Best Friend. One thing that Covid has taught us is that hotel contracts matter, your Force Majeure Clause matters and having a hotel contract expert on your side will help alleviate your organization’s liability. I create a Master Hotel Contract...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on June 23, 2020

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What Meeting Planners Need To Have In Their Toolbox

Presented by A Meeting Planner's Best Friend Join Mark and his guest Lynn Edwards, Owner, Proper Planning, to discuss tools meeting planners must have in their toolbox for this new world we are living. We will share what we are hearing from our hospitality partners and take questions from the live audience. Live Event this Friday, June 19th at 12pm EST. MARK DALLMANHPN GlobalRegional VP Sales13825 N. Northsight Blvd, Suite 201Scottsdale, AZ 85260Cell: 612-432-1397Email: mdallman@hpnglobal.com JOIN ME EVERY FRIDAY FOR MY FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on May 22, 2020

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Meetings in a Post Pandemic World

Shawna Suckow is our guest this week on my Facebook Live Event Friday May 22 at 9am PST/12pm EST. Shawna is a global speaker on shifts in consumer behavior & post pandemic marketing and selling. She has been obsessed with how consumer behavior is shifting during this crisis.Shawna will share some case studies on what’s working and not working in the world of virtual sessions. HPN GlobalRegional VP Sales13825 N. Northsight Blvd, Suite 201Scottsdale, AZ 85260Cell: 612-432-1397Email: mdallman@hpnglobal.com JOIN ME EVERY FRIDAY...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on May 1, 2020

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Hotel Life Moving Forward

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThAoO1ChPAQ Check out my 6th Facebook LIVE Event where I talked about “Hotel Life Moving Forward”HPN GlobalRegional VP Sales13825 N. Northsight Blvd, Suite 201Scottsdale, AZ 85260Cell: 612-432-1397Email: mdallman@hpnglobal.com<mailto:mdallman@hpnglobal.com> JOIN ME EVERY FRIDAY FOR MY FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT AND Q&A AS WE DISCUSS HOW THIS VIRUS IS CHANGING HOTEL CONTRACTS AND EVENTS WORLDWIDE. **CORONAVIRUS AFFECTED HOTEL CONTRACTS** If you're worried about cancelling, moving dates or rebooking your event, I'M HERE TO HELP! No cost to you, just FAST, FREE & HONEST hotel consultation.Email your...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on April 17, 2020

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Moving Forward From Coronavirus

Join A Meeting Planner's Best Friend for this informative weekly LIVE event. "Moving Forward!" Coronavirus Hotel Contract Q&A & Honest Consultation.HPN GlobalRegional VP Sales13825 N. Northsight Blvd, Suite 201Scottsdale, AZ 85260Cell: 612-432-1397Email: mdallman@hpnglobal.com JOIN ME EVERY FRIDAY FOR MY FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT AND Q&A AS WE DISCUSS HOW THIS VIRUS IS CHANGING HOTEL CONTRACTS AND EVENTS WORLDWIDE. **CORONAVIRUS AFFECTED HOTEL CONTRACTS** If you're worried about cancelling, moving dates or rebooking your event, I'M HERE TO HELP! No cost to you, just FAST,...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on February 11, 2020

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How To Use Twitter To Expand The Marketing Of Your Event

MUST HAVE WI-FI…Not having wi-fi hinders tweeting since attendees must use their smartphones, tablets or other options. MAKE SURE TO DISTRIBUTE FREE WI-FI INFO…Include wi-fi name and password. Save money by getting the wi-fi sponsored and promote the sponsor’s name on wi-fi signage and in announcements. CREATE A UNIQUE HASHTAG…Before you promote it, search a Twitter hashtag directory to check whether anyone has used this hashtag or whether it’s closely associated with someone’s Twitter handle. PUBLICIZE YOUR HASHTAG…Encourage your participants to promote it on relevant...