# Event Details - **Event Name**: HSMAI Ontario presents: Behind the Curtain: What Planners Wish Hotels Knew - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm – Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a panel discussion on real insights, honest feedback, and practical strategies for stronger partnerships.About this EventHSMAI Ontario presents: Behind the Curtain: What Planners Wish Hotels KnewThe most successful events aren’t just well executed they are built on partnership. But in today’s fast-paced world of tight timelines, shrinking budgets, and shifting expectations, true collaboration between planners and hotels can be harder to sustain.Join us for a candid, interactive panel that brings together meeting planners and hotel professionals for an honest conversation about what’s working, what isn’t, and how we can build stronger partnerships across the industry.From RFP response times and contract flexibility to site visits, BEO handoffs, and post-event follow-up, this session will pull back the curtain on what planners really wish your sales and event service teams understood. Together, we’ll explore how transparency, communication, and trust can transform transactions into long-term relationships that deliver lasting value for everyone involved.Whether you work in sales, marketing, operations or revenue, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to collaborate more effectively, exceed expectations, and create event experiences that strengthen partnerships and drive repeat business.Key Takeaways:What planners value most in a true partner (beyond rate)Common missteps and how to fix themCommunication practices that build trust and repeat businessHow to align sales, service, and planning teams for better collaborationAgenda?: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PMRegistration ?: 03:15 PM - 04:45 PMPanel Discussion?: 05:00 PMPeer to Peer Networking - aka drinks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mississauga/hsmai-ontario-presents-behind-the-curtain-what-planners-wish-hotels-knew/100001835391307809 - **Event Categories**: business, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.25, max: 92.44, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mississauga - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre - **lat**: 43.6226977 - **long**: -79.6739171 - **full address**: Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre, 5787 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HSMAI Ontario presents: Behind the Curtain: What Planners Wish Hotels Knew - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cc97eb0ee817c80a3c0dc1b3feed9026c4dd36eeb37aa37a27349ce3f2ef9dfd-rimg-w1200-h462-dc63497c-gmir.jpg?v=1761853061 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HSMAI Ontario presents: Behind the Curtain: What Planners Wish Hotels Knew being held? - **A:** HSMAI Ontario presents: Behind the Curtain: What Planners Wish Hotels Knew takes place on Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm at Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre, 5787 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for HSMAI Ontario presents: Behind the Curtain: What Planners Wish Hotels Knew? - **A:** Ticket prices for HSMAI Ontario presents: Behind the Curtain: What Planners Wish Hotels Knew range from CAD 28 to CAD 92 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityHSMAI MembersCAD 44 + CAD 4 feeAvailableNon-MembersCAD 92 + CAD 7 feeAvailableStudents/FacultyCAD 28 + CAD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing HSMAI Ontario presents: Behind the Curtain: What Planners Wish Hotels Knew? - **A:** HSMAI Ontario presents: Behind the Curtain: What Planners Wish Hotels Knew is organized by HSMAI - ONTARIO CHAPTER. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HSMAI Ontario presents: Behind the Curtain: What Planners Wish Hotels Knew is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mississauga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales, marketing, and revenue management disciplines, as well as connecting its members with customers. Founded in the United States in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of nearly 5,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide.HSMAI operates regionally around the globe via Regional boards of directors and staff. There are three regions: the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and a Middle East chapter. Each region has signature programs and services for association members. HSMAI has a Global board which is comprised of delegates from each Region.HSMAI Ontario is your local chapter. Our Board of Directors works tirelessly to deliver educational events, networking opportunities, and relevant information to our members across the province. 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