With more than 25 years of experience in the meetings and events industry, Jonathan Young helps corporate, association, and incentive planners simplify site selection, secure favorable contracts, and deliver unforgettable attendee experiences. As Senior Vice President at ConferenceDirect, Jonathan leverages his deep industry relationships, market knowledge, and negotiation expertise to save clients time, money, and stress—all at no cost to them.

Since joining ConferenceDirect in 2013, Jonathan has consistently been recognized as one of the company’s top performers. He was named Rookie of the Year in his first year, earned Associate of the Year twice, and surpassed the $100M booking milestone within four years. Today, he continues to deliver measurable value for clients through strategic venue sourcing, side-by-side destination comparisons, and access to ConferenceDirect’s global hotel and venue network.

Jonathan and his team support events of every scale, from executive board meetings to city-wide conventions with more than 25,000 attendees. His high-touch, personalized approach ensures every client receives tailored recommendations that align with their goals, preferences, and budget.

Before ConferenceDirect, Jonathan spent 13 years in senior sales and leadership positions with iconic Las Vegas properties, including The Venetian, The Palazzo, and The Bellagio, as well as with the Krisam Group, an independent National Sales Office representing more than 250 hotels.

Active in the industry, Jonathan has served on boards and committees for the Northern California Chapters of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC), and the Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA).

Jonathan studied at Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Outside of work, he enjoys travel, culinary adventures, and time with family and friends.

Areas of Expertise:

• Strategic venue sourcing & global site selection
• Hotel and venue contract negotiation
• Corporate meetings, association conferences & incentive programs
• Destination insights & cost-saving strategies
• RFP management, site visit coordination & event planning support