International Event Planning Company
Global Management Services, Inc. (GMS), is the leading provider of event planning services in North America. Our team of professionals excel in creating, producing and executing meetings, events and conventions throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. The combination of our quality service and creative ideas always exceed expectations of our clients worldwide. So for your next event in Toronto, call on us. We would love to put our creativity and professionalism to work for you to help produce lasting memories for your guests.
Global Management Services: Event Planning at Its Best!
Keywords: International Event Planning
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1999
What is your primary product or service?
Creativity and Excellence in Event Management!
For nearly fifteen years, corporate event planners looking for a complete events management company have found a partner in GMS. As a multi-city destination management company with insider access to destinations in the U.S. and Canada, we handle the logistics of transportation, accommodation, locations, meals, and entertainment down to the finest detail. No matter the scale or destination, our deepest pleasure has always been delivering experiences that our clients will be talking about for years.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have nearly 20 years of senior management background, including extensive international experience. Being a Canadian national, I have been or am the Chairman, President or Director of several national and/or international associations and organizations. I am a biographee in most Who's Who publications including Who's Who in America. I am the former President and CEO of the Chicago-based video production and entertainment company CVi. Prior to that I was, respectively, the CEO of a national occupational health company in Wyoming, the CEO of Ameri-Comm Enterprises, an Ohio-based telecommunications company as well as a partner at the Chicago-based international incentive agency, The Maxxus Group. I acquired GMS in the year 2000, and since have led the GMS Performance Team into the Chicago event management industry with great success.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
GMS is the leading international DMC and Event Planning Co.
Longevity - we have been in business for close to two decades
GMS has a unique Service Guarantee and an enviable array of blue-chip clients from around the world
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
GMS operates all over North America. Our main cities are New York City, Boston, Miami, Orlando, New Orleans, Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego. In Canada we have offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Vancouver.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Hanson Ansary is the President & CEO
What are your hours of operation?
8.30AM - 5.30PM