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Posted on January 1, 2024
Blog, Hotel Contract Negotiation, Meeting Planner Tips

Embracing the New Normal: Key Tips for Meeting Planners in 2024 Hello, fellow meeting planners! It’s been a while, but I’m excited to reconnect and share some fresh insights with you. The meetings and events industry has seen significant changes over the past few years, and 2024 is no different. Here are some key trends and strategies to help you navigate this new landscape and ensure your events are successful and engaging.   1. In-Person Events Dominate, But Virtual is Here to Stay In 2024,...

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Posted on June 20, 2023
Hotel Contract Negotiation, Meeting Planner Tips

Amplify Your Event Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide to Leveraging Twitter   1. Wi-Fi is a Must: In today's digital world, not providing Wi-Fi can limit attendee engagement on platforms like Twitter. So, ensure your venue is equipped with strong and reliable Wi-Fi.   2. Spread the Word About Free Wi-Fi: Don't just offer Wi-Fi, make sure attendees know about it! Share the network name and password widely. For cost-efficiency, consider getting Wi-Fi sponsored and promote the sponsor's name on Wi-Fi signage and during announcements.   3. Craft a...

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Posted on May 18, 2023
Blog, Hotel Contract Negotiation, Meeting Planner Tips

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 March 20, 2023
Meeting Planner Tips

As we navigate through 2023, it’s clear that the landscape of meetings and events continues to evolve. This presents both challenges and opportunities for us as meeting planners. It's crucial we stay ahead of the curve to ensure our meetings stay relevant and engaging. Here, I'll highlight key trends this year and provide tips on how to make these trends work for you.   1. Hybrid Meetings:  The blending of virtual and in-person attendance has proven its staying power. This year, make sure...

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Posted on December 2, 2021
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

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 June 23, 2020
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

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...

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Posted on May 22, 2020
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

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...

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Posted on November 25, 2019
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

WHY YOU SHOULD USE A CRUISE SHIP TO HELP CREATE EXCITING AND MEMORABLE EVENTS AT SEA UNIQUE MEETING VENUES…Get away from the standard hotel ballroom and breakout rooms and enjoy huge theater space, indoor/outdoor meeting venues that can be set classroom, conference style, whatever your pleasure.  Cruise ships have turned into great meeting venues at sea. STAY CONNECTED…New satellite technology and increased bandwidth are making wifi access faster and more reliable. FEEL THE BREEZE...

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Posted on August 28, 2019
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

For August, My Hotel Partner of the Month is Lenne Goslin with the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. Lenne conducted one of the best site visits I have ever been on by personalizing the site visit not only for my client but also involving the hotel staff’s children as they created pieces of art based on my client’s product and logo, it was amazing!  She went above and beyond during negotiations and was kind and fair.   Thank you, Lenne for standing above the...

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Posted on July 23, 2019
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

MAKE IT A “MUST-ATTEND” EVENT Tell people why they need to be there and have attendee advocates on your marketing materials to state why they attend your meeting.  Help them, help you! CONTENT IS “KING” You should know what the “Hot Topics” are in your industry but providing great content comes from great feedback so 6-9 months out you should send out an email asking for ideas or suggestions for topics.  This will give you a great starting point on what needs should...

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