GES - Global Experience Specialists

When choosing a destination for your next event, what matters most? ✅ Hotel inventory? ✅ Airlift and accessibility? ✅ Cost? ✅ Attendee appeal? The reality is that destination selection is rarely driven by a single factor. The most successful events evaluate venue availability, accommodations, transportation, weather, attendee experience, and long-term growth opportunities together. We recently refreshed our guide on the seven factors shaping destination decisions today. 🔗 Click to read the article: https://ow.ly/t85J50ZxM5F What factor has the biggest influence on your destination choices? #EventProfs #EventPlanning #DestinationManagement #MeetingsIndustry #ConventionCenters #TradeshowPlanning #alwaysonPeak

✨Client Spotlight ✨ Long-lasting partnerships are built one successful event at a time. Thank you, Alex Brody and the Association of the United States Army - AUSA team, for your continued trust in GES. We look forward to creating even more successful events together. #ClientSpotlight #EventProfs

The best career journeys aren't always planned, they're built one opportunity at a time. When Heather Hodge, CEM joined GES 19 years ago as a Receptionist, she was new to the events industry and focused on learning everything she could. She never imagined her career would eventually lead her to become a Sr. Client Services Manager. By saying yes to new opportunities, embracing challenges, and learning from every role, Heather continued to build her confidence and grow throughout her career. Along the way, supportive teammates, mentors, and new experiences helped shape the leader she is today. Heather's story is a reminder that you don't need to have your entire career mapped out from the start. Stay curious, keep learning, and be open to the opportunities ahead, they may take you further than you ever imagined. #CareerJourneys #LifeAtGES

✨ Client Spotlight ✨ Delivering a seamless event takes teamwork every step of the way. Thank you to Anissa L. Cooke and The SynBioBeta team for your thoughtful feedback. We're honored to be your trusted event partner. #ClientSpotlight #EventProfs

43 years. Countless relationships. One incredible journey. Since joining GES in 1983, Roberta Madden has witnessed decades of change, growth, and innovation across the company and the events industry. From evolving technology and processes to new ways of serving clients, one thing has remained constant: the commitment to delivering exceptional experiences. Throughout her career, Roberta has embraced change, stepped outside her comfort zone, and taken on new opportunities that helped her grow both professionally and personally. After more than four decades at GES, Roberta’s journey is a reminder that careers are built through curiosity, connection, and the courage to keep growing. #CareerJourneys #LifeAtGES

✨ Client Spotlight ✨ Great partnerships are built on trust, teamwork, and attention to detail. Thank you, Gwen Venable, CEM and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association for your kind words. We're honored to help deliver exceptional experiences year after year. #ClientSpotlight #EventProfs

Sometimes the best career journeys begin with the unexpected. When Kevin S. joined GES in 2010 as a temporary data entry employee in the Carpet Depot, he wasn't sure what the future held. Fresh out of the Air Force and searching for the right opportunity, he simply wanted to find a company where he could grow. Over the next 16 years, Kevin embraced new opportunities across Exhibitor Success, Operations, and Client Services, gaining a deeper understanding of how every team contributes to delivering exceptional events. Those experiences ultimately led him back to Exhibitor Success, where he now serves as Vice President. For Kevin, the people, the challenges, and the opportunity to continuously learn have made all the difference. His advice? Stay open to new opportunities even the ones you don't expect. They just might shape your career. #CareerJourneys #LifeAtGES

We're incredibly proud to be sponsoring Dink for a Cause, a charity pickleball tournament benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 📍July 19 | Stamford, CT More than a tournament, this event is a day of community, competition, and compassion—bringing people together to raise awareness, foster connection, and support a cause that helps save lives. How you can help: 💚 Share a message of hope or remembrance Honor someone impacted by suicide, share words of encouragement, or let others know they are not alone. 🏓 Register to play or attend Join the event and be part of a community committed to making a difference. 🎗️ Donate Every contribution helps support suicide prevention, advocacy, education, and resources for those affected. At GES, we believe in the power of coming together for meaningful causes. We'll be cheering on every participant and celebrating the impact this event will make in our community. Learn more, share a message, register, or donate: https://lnkd.in/dvUnhifp #DinkForACause #SuicidePrevention #AFSP #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityMatters #PickleballForACause #GESGivesBack 💚🏓

125,000+ eventgoers have already used onPeak’s AI Smart Search to find their perfect stay for major conventions and events. AI Smart Search is just one of the products that make up onPeak's AI Smart Suite. Get in touch about AI Smart Suite today! 🔗 https://ow.ly/J13450Z2iyp #eventprofs #AISmartSearch #AISmartSuite #SmartHotelSearch #EventTech #HotelAccommodations #alwaysonPeak

Fresh produce. Tight timelines. Flawless execution. At CPMA 2026, GES helped bring together more than 4,600 attendees and 330 exhibitors for one of Canada's premier produce industry events. Behind the scenes, our team coordinated over 440,000 lbs of freight, managed daily fresh produce deliveries, and transformed the Metro Toronto Convention Centre into a vibrant space for networking, innovation, and business growth. The result was a seamless event experience, meaningful industry connections, and more than 42,300 lbs of fresh produce donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank. Read the full case story: https://lnkd.in/gW9qFvRX #CPMA #EventProfs #Canada