If you are an event planner that has destination management as one of their available skills and expertise, it’s more than likely that you’ll find yourself planning a trip to Maui or one of the other Hawaiian islands at one time or another. Hawaii is an ideal event destination for multiple reasons: The weather is nice much of the year It is a tropical location,…
Having an outdoor event is always risky business. However, when weather cooperates and you have taken the time to cover all of your bases you can create a wonderful event. There is nothing better than a well-planned and well executed event. For some reason, when the weather cooperates, it seems to help all other plans fall into place as well (or at least it’s one…
AirBNB is a lodging alternative to hotels or hostels when traveling in the United States and other parts of the world. The online booking resource allows apartment or home owners to rent out their space to those traveling to their city, just as you would a hotel room. Options vary from private rooms within a space to renting out the entire home or apartment if…
So, you have an event and you plan on playing some music in the background…No biggie right? Not quite. Before you plug in your iPhone to play your favorite tunes, you need to know a little bit about music licensing and how it affects your events. Licensing for music is as big of a deal as using someone else’s artwork on your PowerPoints and not…
Planning a meeting, event, or party is well… stressful. If you have multiple projects going on or you have taken the lead to plan on top of your full-time job, the amount of time you have seems to shrink away faster than the day goes by. I’m going to be honest with you, turning events around on a dime can be total chaos. We see…
This year The Special Event was held in Orlando, Florida. Although the weather wasn’t as warm as I’d hoped for, the show was everything I expected and more. I have a passion for décor and the more over-the-top and grand, the better. I was not disappointed with the events or during my time on the trade show floor. From the trends I was seeing, it…
5 REASONS TO START YOUR HOLIDAY PLANNING IN THE SUMMER We have all heard the popular saying “The early bird gets the worm” and for holiday party planning, that is certainly the case. Companies have very few dates to choose from between national holidays and employee vacations, which leaves many people having their business holiday celebrations around the same time. What does this mean for…
What you need to know about using iBeacon tech for attendee engagement The event industry is constantly changing and evolving in order to provide an improved, more engaging audience and attendee experience. One result of such endeavors is the adoption of iBeacons. You’ve likely heard this buzzword in recent months as iBeacons are being incorporated at trade shows, business conferences, conventions, and meetings. With this…
Company picnics are a great opportunity to show appreciation for your employees, provide coworkers the opportunity to network outside of the office, boost morale with some work reprieve and fun, as well as an additional chance for team-building activities. Ensure your picnic is successful with the following guidelines: >Plan ahead Throwing together a last minute picnic will not turn out well for you or your…
Finding the right sized venue for your event can be a difficult feat, but with the right guidance you can determine the perfect size and atmosphere for your attendees. An article on MeetingsNet gives great tips to help determine what size venue you need depending on the number of guests you are expecting. When serving food, 6-10 square feet of floor space should be given…