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Hello! Destination Management Opens New Location in San Francisco

Hello! launches their tenth office and expands its operations to Northern California

Orlando, FL—Hello! Destination Management, a full-service destination management company (DMC) based in Orlando, Florida, has acquired Mana, Allison & Associates (“Mana, Allison”) in San Francisco, California. Mana, Allison will continue its operations as “Hello! California,” providing comprehensive corporate, incentive, and association program services in the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa & Sonoma, Monterey & Carmel, Silicon Valley, Half Moon Bay, Sacramento, and Lake Tahoe.

Mana, Allison has been tailoring programs to meet their clients’ specific needs and desires for over 30 years. From exclusive tours and teambuilding events to transportation and more, Mana, Alison has earned a stellar reputation for combining their experience and local expertise with a can-do attitude to produce extraordinary events. Glenn Allison, Co-Owner of Mana, Allison, says, “Joining the Hello! team is a giant step forward in the evolution of Mana, Allison & Associates. After operating as a standalone DMC for 30 years, Co-Owner Dave Mana and I, along with the rest of our team, are thrilled to play a role in the continued growth of Hello! Destination Management. We are genuinely honored and proud to plant the Hello! flag in Northern California.” Allison will continue with Hello! California as Vice President, while Mana will serve as a consultant and advisor for future programs.

Paul Mears, III, President of Hello! Destination Management, says, “We are delighted to join forces with the Mana, Allison team. Glenn Allison and Dave Mana have built the most reputable DMC in San Francisco over the last 30 years, and the tenure and expertise of their team is extraordinary. Mana, Allison is the perfect match for us; we’re joining their capabilities with our premier business infrastructure to provide exceptional service to our clients in Northern California.”

San Francisco marks the tenth office for Hello! Destination Management. Founded in 1986 with a handful of employees, Hello! has expanded throughout the country with over 200 full-time employees. Hello! is known nationwide for their dedication to providing outstanding guest experiences in over 35 world-class destinations coast-to-coast, such as Orlando, South Florida, Nashville, Dallas, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Southern California, and more. For more information, visit
www.hello-dmc.com or contact Jennifer Behar at jbehar@hello-dmc.com.