This webinar took place on April 8, 2026. Watch now.
Successful events depend on strong collaboration with local destination marketing organizations and hotel partners. Learn how to work more effectively to secure the right venues, room blocks and thought leaders. In this webinar, industry professionals
will share tips on streamlining planning, unlocking local resources and creating high-impact experiences for attendees.
Topics to be covered:
- Building productive relationships with DMOs and hotel partners to leverage local expertise, marketing support and destination resources
- Navigating contracts and stakeholder expectations
- Common collaboration challenges that can affect an event's success
Earns 1 CMP Credit (1 hour)
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SPEAKERS
Emily Scheiderer
Vice President, Professional Development, Destinations International
Emily Scheiderer, vice president, professional development for Destinations International, is a hospitality enthusiast with experience in both destination organizations
and hotels. With a passion for intentional engagement and the sharing of thought leadership, she builds meaningful connections across sectors, overseeing Destinations International’s Large Market Roundtable, Convention Sales and Services Committee
and Planner Influencer Board, as well as serving on multiple industry committees and boards.
Mike Zollars
Vice President, Global Accounts, HPN Global
Mike Zollars is vice president, global accounts, at HPN Global. Prior to joining the site-selection and venue-sourcing firm, he spent more than 17 years in leadership roles at hospitality brands including Ritz-Carlton, Omni and Hyatt. His experience gives him a deep, operational understanding of both hotel management and third-party meetings management.
MODERATOR
Lisa Grimaldi
Editor, Incentives and Destination, Northstar Meetings Group
Lisa Grimaldi is the editor of Incentive, overseeing all content and its live and virtual events, including Incentive Live and the Global Incentive Summit, as well
as the brand's annual Motivation Masters awards. She also oversees Northstar’s digital destination coverage, including destination guides and newsletters.
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