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ConferenceDirect is excited to welcome Suzette Kraus, Global Account Executive! Meet Suzette: - Current city: Indio, CA - What was your first industry job: Front Office, The Oberoi, Colombo, Sri Lanka - What has been your favorite position during your time in the industry: Sales - What excites you most about joining ConferenceDirect: The flexibility and a new challenge in my career - What skills do you feel will make you successful with ConferenceDirect: I live by the mantra "ABC - Always Be Closing" Learn more about joining ConferenceDirect: https://lnkd.in/g6PwPZ3 #Welcome #MeetingProfs #EventProfs

Great events don't happen by chance. They happen through strategy, expertise, and the right partnerships. At ConferenceDirect, we help organizations transform their meetings, conferences, incentive programs, and events into meaningful experiences that drive business results. From venue sourcing and contract negotiation to registration management and on-site support, our team provides end-to-end solutions designed to save time, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional attendee experiences. Whether you're planning a leadership summit, sales meeting, incentive trip, annual conference, or customer event, ConferenceDirect brings the industry relationships, technology, and expertise needed to help you succeed. When every detail matters, we're here to help make your vision a reality. 📍 Strategic Meeting Management 📍 Site Selection & Contract Negotiation 📍 Registration & Event Technology 📍 Incentive Travel Programs 📍 On-Site Event Support 📍 Sponsorship & Engagement Solutions Your event. Our expertise. Extraordinary outcomes. Learn more: www.conferencedirect.com #ConferenceDirect #MeetingProfessionals #EventManagement #ConferencePlanning #StrategicMeetings #SiteSelection #IncentiveTravel #CorporateEvents #HospitalityIndustry #EventStrategy

ConferenceDirect is excited to welcome Danielle McConnell, Global Account Executive! Meet Danielle: - Current City: Edinburgh – Scotland - What was your first industry job? Working for “ The Beaufort Heritage Hotel”, it was the very first 5 Star Luxury Boutique Hotel in Brisbane. It was true Luxury and white glove service! I had the opportunity to work in all Departments, learning every aspect of each department and how a hotel runs day to day. The experience was priceless, a wonderful way to bench mark my hospitality - sales career. - What has been your favorite position during your time in the industry? Working as Account Director – MICE for Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns. Working in this role was so rewarding, it was the combination of building key relationships within the MICE/ Luxury /Incentive Markets, achieving revenue impact and delivering exceptional client/ group experiences in a Luxury setting. - What excites you most about joining ConferenceDirect? I look forward to cultivating strong and productive relationships, it’s the opportunity to combine my hotel experience with a more entrepreneurial side on a global platform. I look forward to delivering the best possible solutions for my clients across multiple brands and locations. I look forward to growing relationships with Hotel Partners to ensure my clients receive exceptional service and the best possible outcome for their programs. - What skills do you feel will make you successful with ConferenceDirect? I bring a strong commercial mindset. Having worked on the Hotel side, I understand pricing, communication, negotiations, contracting and how to position value, so I can secure the best outcomes for both the client and supplier. Learn more about joining ConferenceDirect: https://lnkd.in/g6PwPZ3 #ConferenceDirect #MeetingProfs #EventProfs #JoinOurTeam

📊 Ready to turn your event data into real insights? Join us on March 17th for Virtual IndustryInsights featuring Adam Briggs, SVP of Operations, and KC Bolcome, Chief Revenue Officer at Stova, for an energized, can’t-miss conversation on collecting meaningful event data. You’ll learn: ✔️ Which data points actually drive decisions ✔️ How to clean and manage your data effectively ✔️ Tools to track and report on key KPIs ✔️ Best practices for attendee privacy, consent, and responsible data use If you want smarter reporting, better attendee experiences, and data you can actually act on, this session is for you. 🔗 Register now and save your spot for March 17th! https://lnkd.in/gZBMRFvS #ConferenceDirect #IndustryInsights #Webinar

ConferenceDirect is excited to welcome Mark Lupfer, CHSP, Global Account Executive! Meet Mark: - Current city: Ridgeland, SC - What was your first industry job? Bellman/Doorman at the very first JW Marriott in Washington DC. - What has been your favorite position during your time in the industry? DOS at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu. - What excites you most about joining ConferenceDirect? Making sure that my clients receive a pat on the back from the boss at the end of the conference! - What skills do you feel will make you successful with ConferenceDirect? 30 years of industry knowledge with a dedication to client satisfaction. Learn more about joining ConferenceDirect: https://lnkd.in/g6PwPZ3 #ConferenceDirect #Welcome #Team #MeetingProfs

From planning to on-site execution and post-event follow-up, our Conference Management team ensures your event runs flawlessly every step of the way. Partner with experts who truly understand meetings that make an impact. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guad7TFn #ConferenceDirect #EventManagement #MeetingsThatMatter