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Posted on October 16, 2017

IMEX America 2017 Recap

Quality face to face time to make valuable new contacts, strengthen existing relationships and seal some critical deals. Every year more than 3,000 suppliers from every sector of the global meetings industry come together in Las Vegas and every year this is the best show I attend every. This is a must-attend show for all US domestic suppliers, global tourist offices and convention bureaus, major hotel companies, conference and exhibition centers, cruise lines, airlines, spa resorts, technology providers, event management specialists...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on June 13, 2017

Meeting Planner Tip of the Month

7 Tips on How to Avoid or Reduce Your Hotel Attrition Liability

DON'T GUESS...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on May 22, 2017

Meeting Planner Tip of the Month

Why Relationships Matter for Meeting Planners

PEOPLE BUY FROM PEOPLE THEY LIKE… If you’re nice to people, treat them fairly and show them the value of working with you, they will take care of you. IT’S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, IT’S WHO YOU KNOW…The relationships that you develop within hotels, with National Sales Managers or with CVB reps are VITAL in our industry. When something goes sideways or you need a favor, it’s nice to know who to call and who will take care of you. IT MAKES NEGOTIATING EASIER…When...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on May 5, 2017

Blog, Social

Relationships Matter: Dirty Little Secret DC

I was fortunate to Co-Host this incredible client reception with my friend Belinda Thompson. It was a great success and will be the first of many. Always remember that #RelationshipsMatter This is the mantra of HPN and the heart of my business. As a seasoned meeting planner, I know how important it is to build and maintain relationships with clients, peers and everyone in between. Belinda Thompson and I are great friends and we are both very relationship based so we realized that...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on December 14, 2016

Blog

Takeaways from IBTM Barcelona

Earlier this month I was in Barcelona, Spain for IBTM world (formerly EIBTM). IBTM world is a leading global event for the meetings, incentives, conferences, events and business travel industry. It was an extraordinary event with so much to offer. If you missed this event, here's a highlight of the most important takeaways for planners. Relationships Matter I've said it before and I'll say it forever: Relationships matter. Trade shows like IBTM world are an incredible way to form relationships within the...

by Mark Dallman

Posted on October 13, 2016

Blog

Meet me in Vegas #MeetMark

IMEX America 2016 here I come. IMEX is all about relationships and whether you’re a hotel or CVB looking for more group business or you’re a meeting planner looking an honest hotel consultant that can help you source your leads and negotiate your hotel contracts, I’M HERE TO HELP so let’s meet during IMEX in Vegas! #MeetMark This year I’m making things even more exciting with my #MeetMark promotion. If you’re a hotel or CVB looking for new leads or a meeting...