Do you have a crystal ball to predict the future?  I don’t….but I wish I did. Can you guess how much your house will be worth in 3-5 years? How about your sa...

We all know that one person….the “know it all”. They know everything about everything and no one really likes them because they think they are an expert on e...

Have you ever had someone say “if you do this for me….I’ll do that for you….”? Hotels operate in much the same way when it comes to meeting room rental (MRR)...

When you check in for an event or conference, you get your name badge but all that tells people is your name and maybe your company. Boring…….. At your next ...

This is the last of a three part series on lingo you should know in the meeting and events industry.  The following are some hotel specific terms. Walk – Whe...

Every profession has their own terms and the meetings & events industry is no exception.  This blog is the first in a series that will help decipher some of ...

Here are some technical terms used by the meetings industry. Theatre set – meeting room configuration with rows of chairs, similar to a movie theatre. Classr...

I worked for many years in hotel group sales and in those years, I hosted many successful site inspections.  Here is a list of how to host a successful site ...

Attendees love to give back to the local community when attending an event or conference.  If you host an event near the holidays, or anytime of year for tha...

When you check in for an event or conference, you get your name badge but all that tells people is your name and maybe your company. Boring…….. At your next ...

For many events and conferences, sponsorship is key.  Not all organizations have a budget that can cover all the costs of the event so they turn to industry ...

For many events and conferences, sponsorship is key.  Not all organizations have a budget that can cover all the costs of the event so they turn to industry ...

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com How do you know what your attendees are thinking, during your event or conference? Consider putting up a large magnetic board ...

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com How do you know what your attendees are thinking, during your event or conference? Consider putting up a large magnetic board ...

Last week, I wrote about using a #Hashtag for your conference or event. A great way to engage your attendees and use the designated #Hashtag is a Selfie Stat...

Last week, I wrote about using a #Hashtag for your conference or event. A great way to engage your attendees and use the designated #Hashtag is a Selfie Stat...

It is almost 2019…..are you using a #Hashtag for your events and conferences?  If not, you should be! What is a “Hashtag”? A word or phrase preceded by a has...

Are you using a #Hashtag for your events and conferences?  If not, you should be! What is a “Hashtag”? A word or phrase preceded by a hash mark (#), used wit...

Are your attendees bored with having a pre-plated cheesecake slice for dessert? Or perhaps a slice of chocolate mouse cake?  Not everyone likes the same thin...

Are your attendees bored with having a pre-plated cheesecake slice for dessert? Or perhaps a slice of chocolate mouse cake?  Not everyone likes the same thin...