When it comes to conference planning the road to success has everything to do with planning, planning, planning. The trick lies in that age old quote from Benjamin Franklin “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. I’m sure I’m not saying anything you haven’t read before. We all know, … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Attributes of Tier 1, 2 & 3 Convention Cities
When you think of meeting and conference locations, cities like; Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, Orlando and Toronto may come to mind. And rightfully so. These cities have top notch venues and meeting facilities while offering world class dining, attractions and entertainment. Oh and … [Read more...]
5 Things on Every Event Planning WishList (if only)
I know, I know. Right about now you're getting pretty sick and tired of talking about wish lists. In event planning there are so many external factors involved in orchestrating a successful meeting or event. And most need to be executed simultaneously. But it seems that, more often … [Read more...]
I Survived an Event Where Donald Trump Was the Keynote Speaker (Wait, This is Not About Him!)
I swear to you this isn't one of those posts about Donald Trump and the ongoing train wreck that is his current PR campaign. Honestly, this is about selecting a keynote speaker that's right for your group. Here's the setup. I attended a conference a couple of years back with a focus … [Read more...]
When to Schedule Events
For a meeting planner knowing when to schedule events is an integral part of their day job. It can definitely be a juggling act. And timing is of the essence. A good meeting planner takes the time, up front, to address every component of the meeting or event to ensure that nothing is … [Read more...]
