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Posted on May 18, 2023

DC’s Dirty Little Secret: The Power of Relationships in Meeting Planning

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...

by bryan@yourbrandvoice.com

Posted on February 3, 2022

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PCMA 2022 Recap

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...

by bryan@yourbrandvoice.com

Posted on December 2, 2021

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The Global Meeting Planner’s Best Friend

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...

by bryan@yourbrandvoice.com

Posted on November 24, 2021

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Family Comes First

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...

by bryan@yourbrandvoice.com

Posted on October 20, 2021

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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...