Eli Gorin
Eli Gorin, CMP, CMM is Managing Director of Aventura, Florida-based gMeetings - a meetings management boutique, and its parent company, Hospitality Growth Partners (HGP), a hospitality consulting firm focused on helping organizations make sense of their approach to meetings and events through meetings management consulting and training/professional development. Prior to establishing HGP, Mr. Gorin worked as Vice President of Global Client Relations for a convention services company specializing in international group housing for medical conferences, responsible for overseeing the account management of over 1000 clients in 70 countries. Eli initially launched gMeetings, Inc. back in 2006 focusing on the logistical development and coordination of international corporate meetings and events with a specialization in the Latin American market.
Mr. Gorin is a graduate of the George Washington University having received his Bachelors of Business Administration and Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) degrees in Event, Sport & Hospitality Management. He also received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Leadership and Quality Management from the University of Miami (FL). In his 15 years of experience in the field, Eli has worked in various capacities within the meetings and events industry, from small corporate meetings to large citywide conventions. A great proponent of education within the meetings/events industry, Eli has been part of the adjunct faculty of GWU and Johnson & Wales University, and is currently a Senior Fellow of the International Institute of Tourism Studies at the George Washington University. He has been recognized by leading publications, including MeetingNews list of the 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry, The Meeting Professionals 30 Under 30, and Connect Magazines 40 Under 40 and has participated in various international association committees, including the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Chairwoman Award-winning Body of Knowledge Task Force responsible for developing the new Meetings & Business Events Competency Standards (MBECS). As part of his commitment to professional development, Eli has received his Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation and attained the prestigious Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM), one of the highest level designations in the industry. A frequent speaker at industry association meetings and conferences, Eli has been a member of the MPI Platinum Speakers Series, as well as a Best In Class Speaker for the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA).
To learn more about Eli's background, you are welcome to connect with him through LinkedIn.
Eli Gorin, CMP, CMM is Managing Director of Aventura, Florida-based gMeetings - a meetings management boutique, and its parent company, Hospitality Growth Partners (HGP), a hospitality consulting firm focused on helping organizations make sense of their approach to meetings and events through meetings management consulting and training/professional development. Prior to establishing HGP, Mr. Gorin worked as Vice President of Global Client Relations for a convention services company specializing in international group housing for medical conferences, responsible for overseeing the account management of over 1000 clients in 70 countries. Eli initially launched gMeetings, Inc. back in 2006 focusing on the logistical development and coordination of international corporate meetings and events with a specialization in the Latin American market.
Mr. Gorin is a graduate of the George Washington University having received his Bachelors of Business Administration and Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) degrees in Event, Sport & Hospitality Management. He also received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Leadership and Quality Management from the University of Miami (FL). In his 15 years of experience in the field, Eli has worked in various capacities within the meetings and events industry, from small corporate meetings to large citywide conventions. A great proponent of education within the meetings/events industry, Eli has been part of the adjunct faculty of GWU and Johnson & Wales University, and is currently a Senior Fellow of the International Institute of Tourism Studies at the George Washington University. He has been recognized by leading publications, including MeetingNews list of the 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry, The Meeting Professionals 30 Under 30, and Connect Magazines 40 Under 40 and has participated in various international association committees, including the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Chairwoman Award-winning Body of Knowledge Task Force responsible for developing the new Meetings & Business Events Competency Standards (MBECS). As part of his commitment to professional development, Eli has received his Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation and attained the prestigious Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM), one of the highest level designations in the industry. A frequent speaker at industry association meetings and conferences, Eli has been a member of the MPI Platinum Speakers Series, as well as a Best In Class Speaker for the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA).
To learn more about Eli's background, you are welcome to connect with him through LinkedIn.
Welcoming the World to Your Meetings & Events
Having a truly global audience requires preparing to meet the needs and expectations of people you may not normally be accustomed to welcoming at your programs, no matter where your program is being held. International meetings do not just describe programs that are being planned abroad but also programs back home that are seeing an increase in international attendees. Globally attended programs are quickly becoming the norm and expecting attendees to conform to your standards may not be...
Overcoming Destination Misperception©
We have all done it before... completely eliminating a destination from our list of options because of the perceptions surrounding it. But the fact may be that the destination is actually perfect for your group. It's quite common that destinations are looked over because they are perceived in a negative manner and the facts may be completely overlooked. This session will look into the issue of perception and its role in selecting destinations for meetings and events. Through interactive...
Top Ten Tips for International Meetings
While international meetings and domestic meetings have the same general components, there are many more factors to consider when taking a meeting abroad. Without understanding the basics of international meetings, planners can find themselves in situations which can become costly and problematic. This session will introduce planners to the top ten tips which need to be taken into account when planning a meeting outside of their home country. Participants will see that going abroad may...
Assessing Risk Beyond Your Borders
International meetings require much more attention to detail than regional ones. But how do you know what to prepare for when approaching a different political, economic and social environment? There are many factors that can have risk implications for you and your attendees. Do you have plans for the "unplannable?" Find out where you are most vulnerable on the international stage and create a roadmap for safely taking your meeting abroad.
Take-Aways:
• Learn what risks to...
Developing a Risk Management Plan for Meetings
Every meeting and event must be planned with painstaking detail. But many times, planners forget that there are many things they cannot or do not plan for. This is why it's important to always have a risk management plan for any meeting or event. Risk is defined in many ways and planners should properly prepare themselves for the various issues that may arise before, during and after a meeting or event. This session will walk planners through a six step process for properly developing a...
Additional Topics/Presentations Covered:
In addition to the above listed programs, the following programs have also been presented in past conferences and may be available for future events. For more information and details on each of these programs, please contact me.
- Bridging the Gap between Students & Professionals - Facilitated seminar placing current professionals vs. students entering the meetings/events industry. A great...
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