Event planners like us make the world go ‘round. Our strategic and operational skills keep the plates spinning, businesses booming and employees motivated. Too often, however, they are behind the scenes—working their magic with RFPs, checklists and KPIs while others take the spotlight. Not anymore. Smart Meetings is celebrating the essential role these hard-working professionals […]
02
Aug
Aug
Welcoming our newest member of the Sourcing Operations team, Payton Bolek! Payton is a recent graduate from the University of Arizona. She worked as a Special Events Coordinator for a local restaurant for the past 5 years, organizing and booking special events that ranged from 20- 200 guests. Payton also worked as a Campus […]
18
Jun
Jun
So Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City Upon arrival last weekend, I was very impressed with the transformation that has taken place there. No longer is it just pretending to be a rich man in a poor man’s shirt. The aurora is truly rising behind this solid meetings destination. With the recent opening of the […]
10
Jun
Jun
The past few months I had the pleasure of being an Intern at HPN Global and work with several teams within the company. Before I begin reflecting on my experience, I want to share that I was the first intern HPN has ever taken on. HPN and I both took a leap of faith with [...]
10
Jun
Jun
HPN Global has brought in one of Chicago’s and the hospitality industries most respected Sales & Marketing leaders Roderick A. Jao (pronounced “How”) to the team. Jao brings over 25 years of experience to HPN and will play a key role in expanding new business to the portfolio. Prior to joining HPN, Jao was fortunate [...]
10
Jun
Jun
Edgardo has over 20 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry. Originally from San Jose, Costa Rica, Edgardo attended Costa Rica’s National University before relocating in 2001 to San Diego, CA where he started in the hospitality industry at the Grand Colonial Hotel as a Front Desk Agent. Edgardo held several positions in operations for [...]
10
Jun
Jun
Nick began his career with Wyndham hotels in 1993 through 1998 where he worked in Chandler, AZ, Pittsburgh, PA and Los Angeles, CA. Nick also worked for Promus Corp, prior to being acquired by Hilton as Director of Sales for a Homewood Suites property in the Biltmore area of Phoenix. Nick began working for Hyatt [...]
10
Jun
Jun
Michael joins the HPN Global team with more than 20 years of sales hospitality experience most recently with Wyndham Hotel Group where he served as a Director, Global Sales - Group. He handled the Association and Midwest Corporate markets for the hotel portfolio. Prior to Wyndham, Michael was Director of Sales & Marketing for various [...]
16
May
May
Born in White Plains, New York to a German culinary family, Michael moved to Germany when he was 6 years old. His education, as well as military service, took place in Hamburg, Germany. Michael began working in his parent’s restaurants at a young age and after high school graduation, he served a 2.5-year apprenticeship with [...]
16
May
May
Sarah Durai comes to us from JRK Hotel Group where she held the title of Director of Sports and Entertainment Sales. She primarily sold for the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, but also booked for the Oceana in Santa Monica, The Roger in New York, and the Holiday Inn Express in Downtown Nashville. Sarah is a [...]