Darryl Nielsen

Director of Global Accounts @Gps Destinations

Toronto, ON, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Feb 2024 — Present

Director of Global Accounts @Gps Destinations

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US

GPS Destinations is an innovator in destination management and event planning — focused on building understanding, inspiring exploration, and inviting conversations.GPS Destinations DMC Collective is a group of independently owned and operated Destination Management Companies harnessing the power of collective knowledge, creativity and experience. Our global network of DMCs provide uncompromising service and authentic experiences that surpass expectations.PlannerConnect Events by GPS offers exclusive Events for meeting industry professionals bringing together meeting planners, select luxury hotel exhibitors and our DMC Collective partners — to share information, grow relationships, and support the meetings & incentive community.

EDUCATION

1997 — 1999

Centennial College

Hospitality and Tourism Administration, Sales, Marketing, Hotels, Accounting, PMS,

SKILLS

BudgetingSocial MediaEvent PlanningStrategic PlanningSocial Media MarketingBanquetsFood & BeverageSales PresentationsSocial NetworkingIncentive TravelTrade ShowsHospitality IndustryManagementEvent ManagementMeeting PlanningHotel ManagementSite SelectionsSales ManagementYield ManagementTime ManagementHospitality ManagementBudgetsIncentivesSales ProcessIntegrated MarketingBusiness DevelopmentFundraisingResortsTourismCateringSalesStrategic PartnershipsCold CallingCorporate EventsLead GenerationAccount ManagementRevenue AnalysisHotelsMeeting ManagementStrategy

ABOUT DARRYL NIELSEN

D•••••@GPSDestinations.com As the Director of Global Accounts at GPS Destinations, I leverage my 20+ years of experience and passion for the hospitality, meetings, and incentive travel industry to create epically authentic events for clients worldwide. I am a proud member of SITE Global and FICP, two leading associations for professionals in this field.My core competencies include new business development, customer relationship management, networking, and sales direction and process oversight. I have a proven track record of driving exceptional business and sales growth, spearheading top-shelf strategies, and building effective relationships and partnerships with key industry players. Some of my career highlights include founding and directing a nationally recognized food security NFPO, increasing revenue contributions from Hyatt Hotels’ corporate market segment by 100%, and representing 30 global partners across North America as a business development expert. I am always eager to learn, grow, and expand my knowledge, and I see every challenge as an opportunity to do so.

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