A short time ago, I was attending an event--not as a planner, but as a conference attendee. As I walked up to the registration desk to pick up my badge, I was taken aback by the staff behind the table. No one was acknowledging me, or, for that ma...
Indian weddings are often multi-day affairs encompassing dozens of rituals, gatherings and events. With the ability to have a wedding several days long, the couple is not pegged down to one theme, color palette or style. You may come across one t...
The Hôtel de Ville in Paris (at left) has served since 1357 as the heart of French government and office of the mayor, and hosts large official receptions. With its central location on the Seine River, the building delivers a breathtaking Parisi...
As social media adoption grows at a rapid rate, businesses have flocked to social media platforms to advertise their events, track potential attendees and improve their overall reach. But, there hasn’t been a way to really capture and capitalize...
Technorati’s latest Digital Influence Report showed that “consumers are turning to blogs when looking to make a purchase.” In fact, 31 percent of consumers say the personal blogs they read influence their purchasing decisions--ranking higher th...
Sam Trego, president and executive producer of San Diego-based Imagination Entertainment, shares his take on the hottest acts and the ongoing importance of event entertainment.
What acts are the hottest for events? What we are finding that the m...
1. Location, location, location: The summer is short, so take advantage of the season while you can. Be sure to pick a venue that showcases stellar summer season views or has an outdoor space.
2. Save-the-date ASAP: Summer is the height of trave...
Reflecting on the last 25 years of planning meetings and events, so much stands out. It’s amazing how the industry has changed.
I can recall hand-registering thousands of attendees for an event as their paperwork rolled off a noisy fax machine...
The reputation of special event planners is on the line at every occasion they plan and execute--meaning it is essential that they make every effort to please attendees. Certainly, safeguarding guests from prevalent health dangers is key in this ...