About us

Inspiration. Information. Implementation.

Global Marketing Connections was founded in 1995 and is the UK sales and marketing office for world class Destination Management Companies (DMCs) who service the global events, conference and incentive travel industry.

GMC employs its wealth of experience and specialist knowledge to the ongoing benefit of its prestigious client base. The GMC team is the single point resource for all the very latest information on our global network of DMCs and can offer unbiased advice on all our destinations, hotels, venues and activities. What’s more…our service is entirely free and does not affect the cost of your programme, as we are not a commission-based company.

We also maintain an ongoing product development initiative in conjunction with our DMC’s around the world, designed to deliver innovative ideas for your next programme.

Whilst we enjoy an enviable reputation, we are constantly striving to improve our service and always welcome comments and suggestions. Our commitment to service excellence provides our clients with seamless support and access to the very best DMC’s, destinations and programmes around the world.

GMC UK Senior Staff

Susan Scales: Managing Director

Susan has many years experience of working within a wide cross-section of the tourism industry with particular operational emphasis in the conference and events market.

Prior to founding Global Marketing Connections, Susan was Sales & Marketing Director with Tour East International.

Preceding this, Susan held the position of Market Manager for the Hong Kong Tourist Association. Susan’s early career began with tour operator, Kuoni Travel.

Mercedes Conde-Nieto: Director of Sales

Mercedes core responsibility is building strong and highly successful client relationships based on her comprehensive knowledge of the conference, congress and incentive market.

Previously, Mercedes fulfilled a senior sales role within Malaysian Airlines, in London, focussing on the conference and events market. Prior to this, Mercedes spent four years working within the Tour East International sales office in London. Mercedes early career commenced in the sales division of Jetset, a long haul, UK wholesaler.

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