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Darryl Nielsen Email & Phone Number
Director of Global Accounts
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GPS Destinations
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@palaceresorts.com
1 phone found area 604
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Darryl Nielsen is listed as Director of Global Accounts at GPS Destinations, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at palaceresorts.com, phone signal with area code 604, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Darryl Nielsen.
Darryl Nielsen previously worked as Founder at Managing Eventuality and Event Sales Director at Jpdl. Darryl Nielsen holds Hospitality And Tourism Administration, Sales, Marketing, Hotels, Accounting, Pms from Centennial College.
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About Darryl Nielsen
Darryl@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 unique and memorable 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 14 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.
Listed skills include Event Management, Hospitality, Event Planning, Hotels, and 46 others.
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16 roles · 28 years
Darryl Nielsen work experience
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Director Of Global Accounts
CurrentGPS 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.
Feb 2024 - Present
Jan 2010 - Present
Event Sales Director
We transform your vision into unique events.Providing event planning and destination management services for Canada.Whether you’re celebrating 50 of your top sellers or gathering 5,000 of the world’s leading scientists, JPdL has the team and the know-how to make it happen.For over 40 years our destination specialists deliver the best programs for incentive trips, events, meetings, product launches and more. Our local knowledge and out-of-the-box ideas provide corporations and associations the turn-key solutions for which we are renowned for.We look forward to contributing to your success.
Feb 2023 - Feb 2024
Account Executive
Nov 2021 - Feb 2023
Director Of Sales Canada
♦ Overseeing all operations within the B2B Meetings Incentives Conferences & Expositions Sector, capitalized on an already voluminous qualified client base and implemented product marketing initiatives to drive rapid market share gains. ♦ Managed client relations to grow the number of prospects, while working with international stakeholders and strategic partners.♦ Directed the end-to-end sales process to maximize the closing rate while continuously increasing repeat business.
Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
North American Director Of Business Development
North American Director of Business Development for 5 Star luxury European hotels and European Destination Management Companies. ♦ Set and controlled the strategic direction for 5-star luxury European hotels and destination management companies.♦ Strategized and led all efforts in North America to successfully market and develop new business relationships for 6+ independently owned hotels and resorts and 8+ regional destination management companies.♦ Covering all geographical markets in Canada and the USA, propelled business growth, from representing 5 partners to 14.
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Group Business Development Manager
I increased revenue contributions from the corporate market segment by over 100% through key performance indicator activities. Activities included yet not limited to were communications, sales calls, experiential events, information sessions, virtual presentations etc.
Jul 2013 - Jan 2016
Business Development Manager
My commitment was to create nothing less than a great experience for each of our clients. That great experience starts the moment you first call me and continues through every aspect of the event planning and delivery.
Dec 2010 - Jul 2013
Business Development Manager
I was accountable for the development and continued growth of the Corporate and Government Group (Canadian & International Markets) business on an established base of key accounts, key prospects and other active accounts. I work very closely with several key strategic partners such as the Intercontinental Hotel Group, Tourism Toronto and the Toronto Congress Centre to accomplish our revenue goals.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
Regional Sales Manager
Group and Individual Travel Business Development for the Pantages, Cosmopolitan, Deerhurst and Horseshoe Hotels and Resort.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
Senior Sales Manager
Group and Individual Travel Business Development for the Corporate, Association and Government Markets
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
Director Of Sales And Marketing
Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
Corporate Sales Manager
Inn On The Park
Group and Individual Travel Business Development for the Corporate Market
2003 - 2004
~1 yr
Corporate Sales Manager
Group and Individual Travel Business Development for the Corporate Market
2001 - 2003
~2 yrs
Sales And Marketing Coordinator
1999 - 2001
~2 yrs
2 education records
Darryl Nielsen education
Hospitality And Tourism Administration, Sales, Marketing, Hotels, Accounting, Pms
Centennial College
Education record
Dalhousie University
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What company does Darryl Nielsen work for?
Darryl Nielsen works for GPS Destinations.
What is Darryl Nielsen's role at GPS Destinations?
Darryl Nielsen is listed as Director of Global Accounts at GPS Destinations.
What is Darryl Nielsen's email address?
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @palaceresorts.com for Darryl Nielsen at GPS Destinations.
What is Darryl Nielsen's phone number?
AeroLeads has found 1 phone signal(s) with area code 604 for Darryl Nielsen at GPS Destinations.
Where is Darryl Nielsen based?
Darryl Nielsen is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada while working with GPS Destinations.
What companies has Darryl Nielsen worked for?
Darryl Nielsen has worked for Gps Destinations, Managing Eventuality, Jpdl, Corporate Traveller Canada, and Palace Resorts.
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What schools did Darryl Nielsen attend?
Darryl Nielsen holds Hospitality And Tourism Administration, Sales, Marketing, Hotels, Accounting, Pms from Centennial College.
What skills is Darryl Nielsen known for?
Darryl Nielsen is listed with skills including Event Management, Hospitality, Event Planning, Hotels, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, and Hospitality Industry.
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