Mekdim Yemane
HelmsBriscoe
Job Title: Director, Global Accounts
Address: 9040 Tanyard Lane
Lorton, VA 22079
United States
Work Phone: 703-395-9136 ext.
Mobile: 703-395-9136
Email: myemane@helmsbriscoe.com
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What is your role in the site selection process? : Recommend or influence
Are you permitted to book programs outside the continental USA?: Yes
Room Type: Single Occupancy
What types of properties/venues do you prefer? (Check all that apply): Enticing international destinations, Golf resorts, Island and beach resorts, Luxury hotels in out of the way places, Mountain resorts and those specializing in the outdoors, Sophisticated urban hotels, Spa resorts
Would you ever consider planning meetings, incentives, or events on a cruise? Yes
Please describe a past program that you feel typifies the business opportunity you represent for our partners:
CEO Summit
2200 total room nights
550 on peak
600 ppl meeting
Indian Wells, CA
Properties held or going to: Sheraton Esmarelda Indian Wells, CA and Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, Pheonix, AZ
Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:
Joint Board Meeting
Approx. 300 on peak for 4 nights
300-350 people meeting
Destination: Southwest (Santa Fe, NM) or Midwest (Denver)
Fall – open date 2027
Room Budget: Best group rate available (no budget given – based on destination)
Preferences/Limitations: This particular event is for two associations which like to have dinners offsite – looking for high-end properties that have access to plenty of dining options within walking distance.
In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?
Barcelona
Puerto Vallarta
Paris
London
Brussels
Washington DC
Toronto
Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights):
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 the world!
Something that would surprise you about me: As much as I like to socialize, I cherish time alone to reflect.
Type of company Meeting / conference / event management
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) Approx 200 on average. Outliers are approx 20 to 1000 on peak
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