About Us
With experience spanning hundreds of meetings and events worldwide, B.E.S.T. has earned its reputation as an industry leader. We ensure you get a seamless, one-stop experience with a single point of contact from start to finish.
We stand apart from typical freelance meeting planners. We bring a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience, having partnered with prestigious firms like American Express, Bankers Trust, Deutsche Bank, the Leukemia Society of America, Mellon Financial, Hilton Hotels, and top pharmaceutical and medical education companies. Our diverse background spans various roles in the industry—including supplier, vendor, negotiator, trainer, and client.
Meet Our Founder – Saira Banu Kianes, CMP
With over 25 years of experience in meeting planning, hospitality, vendor management, and customer service, Saira Banu Kianes brings unmatched expertise to every event. A seasoned traveler with strong global connections and in-depth destination knowledge, she has led numerous
meeting planning departments and mentored countless industry professionals.
Unlike planners who delegate, Saira is personally involved in every meeting, contract, and vendor interaction,
ensuring no detail is overlooked, and every program succeeds.
Certifications and Accolades
- Entrepreneur of the Year – Smart Woman in Meetings Award
- Chapter Leader of the Year – MPI New Jersey Chapter
- Planner of the Year – MPI New Jersey Chapter
- Guest Speaker – Pharma Meeting Planner Summit, CVENT Connect, SPINCon, Global
- Pharmaceutical and Medical Meetings Summit
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) by Convention Industry Council
- Leadership Training by American Management Association
- Health Care Meetings Compliance Certification (HMCC)
- Pandemic Compliance Advisory (PCA)
- Pandemic On-Site Protocol (POP)
- Pandemic Contact Tracing Certification
- CVENT Certified (Virtual, Hybrid, and F2F meetings)
Our Commitment to Exceptional Customer Service
- Demonstrating knowledge of supplier and planner roles
- Delivering seasoned, experienced professionals
- Providing access to 50,000+ top global venues
- Acting as a customer advocate with no brand allegiance
- Offering a single point of contact
- Maximizing savings through vendor relationships
- Ensuring compliance expertise
- Completing 48-hour RFP turnaround
- Presenting side-by-side venue comparisons
- Conducting final bill review and resolution
- Achieving proven cost savings