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 ...

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 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...

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...

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...

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)...

Have you ever been at the airport and they ask for volunteers to bump to the next flight because they are over booked? How about arriving at a hotel, with a ...

1. Some people roll their eyes when see the contract I use, but I am a firm believer in “what if”….There is a clause for almost everything.  It is not enough...

It’s only fair, right?  Wrong….. Don’t kid yourself, hotels are a business and like any other business, they are in business to make money.  Most standard ho...

Arrrrg! There Are Pirates Out There….. This is geared towards anyone who plans an event that has contracted hotel rooms and exhibitors.  Beware….there are pi...

……and you will have FREE internet while staying at the hotel.  But is it really free? Free WiFi has become one of the hottest topics of the day for hotels an...

Dave shared insights into the human psyche and by adding in his own personal stories and sense of humor the morning was filled with great information and lot...

“Never let credibility killers undermine the integrity of the experience.”  This was the best take away for me from a recent educational session on how to in...

I have been in the hotel industry for many years and as such have had the pleasure of staying in and working for some VERY nice properties.  Has this made me...

If there is one thing those of us in the meetings industry know about, it is perception challenges.  If you were to attend or host a meeting what would you t...

This was originally written for the Greater Orlando Area Meeting Professionals International (GOAMPI) chapter, reviewing the November 2011 monthly education ...

I consider myself to be a very ethical person.  I know that all industries have opportunities for temptation and the hospitality industry is no exception. La...