Event Planning and the Convention Center
Convention centers are a big part of the meetings and events industry. Pretty much every city has one. A convention center is primarily utilized by, but not limited to, associations and trade shows. The centers usually consist of one… [more]
Conference Planner and Conference Planning – What’s It All About?
I know I’m not the first to say this, and I surely won’t be the last, but speaking from personal experience (and in this very humble opinion), truer words have not been spoken. So drum roll please, conference planners are some… [more]
Infographic – 5 Helpful Tips When Planning Your Wedding
Are you planning a wedding for you or someone close to you? Not sure where to start? What do you do? Don't get overwhelmed! This chart cleverly shows the top 5 key attributes to consider when thinking about the details involved in… [more]
25th Birthday Party Ideas
A 25th birthday is definitely a milestone in one's life. They are a quarter-century old. It wasn't that long ago (okay maybe I'm stretching the amount of time here) that our life span wasn't much longer than that. And no, over the… [more]
Microsoft Office’s Free Event Planning Template
Like event planning checklists there are many event planning templates for you to choose. Understanding the needs of today's meeting planner, Microsoft Office offers a free event planning templates downloads page. Of course when choosing… [more]
Planning an Event
How to Plan an Event on a Budget
A seasoned event organizer knows that part of winning a piece of business means that their budgeting skills need to be sharp. In some cases it can be a deal breaker. Knowing which questions to ask a potential client can help an event organizer select the right venue. In this post I’m going to show… [Continue Reading]
What If You Plan an Event and No One Wants to Come
Have you ever attended an event and wished you were somewhere else? Or perhaps there have been times when you couldn’t wait to get to a particular function. Can you remember what it was about the events that you didn’t want to attend? Or better yet, do you remember what it was about the events… [Continue Reading]
Planning A Conference
Are Event Planners Souring on India?
Event planners love it when they’re able to take a group to international destinations. Not that there aren’t extra steps that would have to be added to a planner’s checklist. For example, it can be very time-consuming communicating and ensuring that all of the delegates have the proper paperwork in order to leave the country…. [Continue Reading]
Selecting the Right Convention Center
When planning a conference, the convention center decision is always one of the more significant decisions. It is the foundation for everything that follows. Top of the list for every planner is finding that perfect venue for all our needs, wants and requirements. Choosing a city location and venue can be an extremely challenging and… [Continue Reading]
Promoting Events
There Is Good Reason to Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week
In case you didn't know it, National Travel and Tourism Week is underway. This year it runs from May 4-12. The theme this year is Travel Effect - highlighting the effects that business travel has on the overall economy. And judging from the statistics, there's reason to celebrate… A Little Bit of History on How National Travel and Tourism Week Came to Be Established in 1993 by a joint resolution in the U.S. Congress, National Tourism Week was designated to be celebrated one week every … [Read More...]
A Team Building Comedy Video to Help Break the Ice
It's very common for meetings and events to include team building activities. The challenge for many event planners is to find ways to engage the audience. An event planner's goal,when determining team building ideas, is to make all of their attendees feel comfortable enough that they'll want to engage others and have fun. Something to break the ice, so-to-speak. After all, the goal with any teambuilding exercise is to have your team working side-by-side assisting each other to complete a common … [Read More...]
Planning Parties
Need Help Cocktail Party Planning?
I always feel a bit of extra stress whenever I am planning a party. As a person that plans events for a living, I am constantly asked “how to” planning questions from friends and family organizing their own parties. The latest round of questions was all about cocktail party planning and tips to ensure an… [Continue Reading]
Eco Friendly Party Planning Where Less Becomes More!
This weekend I helped a friend with her eco friendly party planning and the experience was special. About four months ago she approached me and asked for some assistance. She wanted to plan and host a birthday party for her significant other and her idea was to throw a rocking bash in the most eco… [Continue Reading]
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