Jacob Ahrens
Founder | CEO at Luxury Meetings, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Luxury Meetings, Inc.
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder | CEO
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Mar 2008 - Present
Luxury Meetings is the most tenured and widely praised micro trade show company in North America, which specializes in introducing hotels, resorts, and destination suppliers to over 72,000 active meeting professionals, representing the largest companies and associations in North America. Having operated over 800 micro trade shows since April 23, 2011, we ARE the benchmark, and the originator for live, in-person, structured Speed Meetings events, which provide introductions between qualified… Show more Luxury Meetings is the most tenured and widely praised micro trade show company in North America, which specializes in introducing hotels, resorts, and destination suppliers to over 72,000 active meeting professionals, representing the largest companies and associations in North America. Having operated over 800 micro trade shows since April 23, 2011, we ARE the benchmark, and the originator for live, in-person, structured Speed Meetings events, which provide introductions between qualified corporate and association meeting/event planners with the worlds best hotels, resorts, destinations. Our ORIGINAL format of Speed Meetings, has scale and global reach, which is constantly trying to be replicated. We take pride in being copied; however it’s our drive and effectiveness that keeps us on top. Show less Luxury Meetings is the most tenured and widely praised micro trade show company in North America, which specializes in introducing hotels, resorts, and destination suppliers to over 72,000 active meeting professionals, representing the largest companies and associations in North America. Having operated over 800 micro trade shows since April 23, 2011, we ARE the benchmark, and the originator for live, in-person, structured Speed Meetings events, which provide introductions between qualified… Show more Luxury Meetings is the most tenured and widely praised micro trade show company in North America, which specializes in introducing hotels, resorts, and destination suppliers to over 72,000 active meeting professionals, representing the largest companies and associations in North America. Having operated over 800 micro trade shows since April 23, 2011, we ARE the benchmark, and the originator for live, in-person, structured Speed Meetings events, which provide introductions between qualified corporate and association meeting/event planners with the worlds best hotels, resorts, destinations. Our ORIGINAL format of Speed Meetings, has scale and global reach, which is constantly trying to be replicated. We take pride in being copied; however it’s our drive and effectiveness that keeps us on top. Show less
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Co-Founder / Co-Owner
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Jan 2006 - Oct 2007
Elite Meetings International provides comprehensive resources for corporate, association, and incentive planners looking for top North American properties for corporate meetings and incentive travel. Elite Meetings reaches high-end planners in print through Elite Meetings magazine, online at www.EliteMeetings.com, and in person at the semiannual Elite Meetings Alliance. Elite Meetings International provides comprehensive resources for corporate, association, and incentive planners looking for top North American properties for corporate meetings and incentive travel. Elite Meetings reaches high-end planners in print through Elite Meetings magazine, online at www.EliteMeetings.com, and in person at the semiannual Elite Meetings Alliance.
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President & Founder
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Sep 2004 - Oct 2007
This Position was concurrent with Elite Meetings International. Stratus Performance Group is a full service meeting and event management company which specializes in the design, development, execution, and reconciliation of corporate meetings and events. This Position was concurrent with Elite Meetings International. Stratus Performance Group is a full service meeting and event management company which specializes in the design, development, execution, and reconciliation of corporate meetings and events.
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Unbridled Solutions
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United States
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Account Director
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2001 - 2004
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Education
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University of San Diego
BBA, Finance & Marketing