Jennifer Hansen

Gracious Events Management
Job Title: President
Address: 22 Hale Street
Newburyport, MA 01950-3502
United States
Work Phone: 6173123721 ext.
Mobile: 6173123721
Email: jenhansen@graciousevents.com
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Please describe a past program that you feel typifies the business opportunity you represent for our partners:

Our clients are primarily from the finance industry, with a strong focus on private equity firms based in Boston. We plan a variety of high-level events throughout the year, including annual meetings, board dinners, and executive summits, both locally and internationally.

For example, we have managed a client’s annual meeting at the Four Seasons Boston for over 25 years. This two-day event hosts approximately 300 guests and includes a hotel room block of 100 rooms.

Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:

We are currently sourcing a venue for a 2026 incentive trip in Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, or Cape Cod. The program will be two nights, requiring 60 rooms, with a target room rate of up to $750 per night for a midweek block in July or September.

The client is seeking a high-end, unique property that offers elevated amenities such as golf, fishing, spa services, and other memorable experiences.

In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?

t’s hard to choose, as we’ve been fortunate to produce both domestic and international programs with great success. Boston is our primary hub, and we’ve had consistently strong results hosting events at the Four Seasons properties—both locally and in other cities. That said, we’re always open to discovering new venues that align with our clients’ goals and offer a memorable, high-touch experience.

Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 2
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Mid-level Luxury: ($350-$500 per night), Luxury: ($500-$700 per night), Super Luxury/Exclusive ($700+ per night)

If money were no object, I would: Travel more!
Something that would surprise you about me: Something that might surprise you: I’m one of the few female event planners who has run Certified Trade Missions for private equity firms. It’s basically like herding cats in suits across international borders, with cultural protocol and high-stakes deals added in for fun.

Type of company Independent meeting planner / event planner
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) 100