About Thallo Events

Transparent venue sourcing and expert contract negotiation services built on decades of real world hotel and event experience.

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A Different Approach to Event Venue Sourcing and Contracts

Thallo Events was created to bring clarity and transparency to an industry that often feels opaque and unnecessarily complex. Organizations planning events are routinely asked to sign contracts they do not fully understand while navigating venue decisions under time pressure.

Our role is to change that experience.

We specialize in no cost venue sourcing and hotel contract negotiation, helping organizations make informed decisions, reduce risk, and protect their budgets without adding sourcing fees or unnecessary overhead.

Our Difference

Experience on Both Sides of the Table

Our approach is informed by deep experience working within the hotel industry. This perspective provides insight into how contracts are structured, what language is negotiable, and where leverage truly exists.

Transparency at Every Step

We clearly explain how venue sourcing works, how compensation flows, and where potential risk lives inside hotel contracts. There are no hidden fees, unclear incentives, or pressure to move forward without understanding the implications.

Facilitated by Ginny Davito

All venue sourcing and contract negotiation services at Thallo Events are facilitated by Ginny Davito, an industry recognized professional with more than 40 years of experience negotiating hotel contracts.

Ginny has worked on thousands of agreements for corporate clients, associations, and large scale events. Her background includes extensive experience on the hotel side, providing unique insight into how contracts are structured, where financial risk hides, and what language can realistically be negotiated.

The guidance provided through Thallo Events and the Hotel Contracting Hub reflects real negotiations and real outcomes, not theory or generic advice.

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Meet the Experts Behind Your Events

Our team combines strategic planning, operational excellence, and hospitality-first thinking to deliver seamless, high-impact events.

Deirdre Schwiring

Director,Strategic Venue Sourcing & Program Development

With over a decade of experience designing impactful programs for corporate teams and nonprofit organizations, Deirdre brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to event planning across the U.S. and abroad. She specializes in translating business goals into seamless, memorable experiences that reflect each client’s brand and engage attendees at every level.

From multi-day conferences and executive retreats to incentive programs that motivate and reward, Deirdre excels at managing complex logistics while curating elevated touches that enhance the overall experience. Her hands-on destination expertise — particularly throughout Europe — combined with strong relationships with local hotels and partners allows her to unlock exclusive opportunities and deliver high-touch service from planning through execution.

Known for her proactive communication and hospitality-first mindset, Deirdre anticipates needs before they arise, giving clients confidence that every detail is handled with precision and care.

Meredith Pizzurro

Director, Global Accounts

Meredith Pizzurro is an experienced travel and meetings planner with a strong background in producing large-scale events and highly curated guest experiences. She has supported the planning and execution of weekly events hosting up to 10,000 attendees, as well as major annual conferences welcoming more than 50,000 guests.

In addition to large-scale production, Meredith brings a refined, guest-first perspective from her time at Quintessentially, where she specialized in bespoke travel planning and lifestyle management for high-net-worth clients.

Her work included coordinating luxury accommodations, dining, transportation, and exclusive experiences tailored to individual preferences.

Blending operational expertise with thoughtful hospitality, Meredith delivers seamless travel and event experiences that feel polished, personalized, and exceptionally well-managed.

Mission & Vision

We help organizations minimize risk and maximize value by providing expert site selection and strategic contract negotiation services, while designing meetings that achieve measurable outcomes.

Our Core Value

Integrity – Unbiased, transparent, and always in your corner

Excellence – We bring strategy and care to every engagement

Empowerment – Our goal is to strengthen your team, not replace it

Agility – Built for dynamic needs and evolving timelines

Results – Every recommendation ties back to your business goals

Who We Support

Thallo Events works with organizations that value clarity, expertise, and risk awareness when planning events.

Corporate Organizations

Meetings, leadership retreats, incentive programs, and internal events.

Associations and Nonprofits

Conferences, annual meetings, and multi day programs.

Event Professionals and Planners

Contract support and venue sourcing expertise as an extension of your team.

Two Brands. One Mission.

Thallo Events and Hotel Contracting Hub were both created to solve the same core problem: planners and corporate teams are too often left vulnerable in the contracting and planning process. Together, these brands provide a full spectrum of support—from sourcing and negotiation to execution and education.

Site Selection & Contract Consulting

Self-service tools, membership support, and contract reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thallo Events specialize in?

Thallo Events specializes in no cost venue sourcing and hotel contract negotiation for corporate, association, and large scale events.

Is Thallo Events an event planning company?

Thallo Events focuses on venue sourcing and contract negotiation rather than full event production. This allows us to provide specialized expertise where risk and financial exposure are highest.

How is Thallo Events compensated?

Venue sourcing services are compensated by the venue through a standard marketing commission. Contract negotiation services are structured separately depending on the scope of support required.

Why is hotel industry experience important?

Experience on the hotel side provides insight into how contracts are written, what terms are negotiable, and where organizations are most exposed to risk.

Get a Free Frustration of Purpose Clause Sample

Most planners assume their contract already protects them.

But when a venue is technically open and new regulations make an event meaningless to attend, Force Majeure often fails.

That’s where a Frustration of Purpose clause matters. We’ve created a free, professionally written clause you can copy into your next agreement to exit without penalty when circumstances change.

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