Tackling the Eternal Question: In-House or Third-Party
Tackling the Eternal Question: In-House or Third-Party The June 30 #Eventprofs Happy Hour. “Ask Me Anything About Event Production,” showcased more than just hot trends in production technology. It also contained things planners should avoid doing to maximize their production and AV experience. Led by Adrian Segar, participant-led-conferences advocate. author, and facilitator, and featuringBrandt Krueger (owner, […]
Phoenix weather embodies all that is good in Arizona
Phoenix weather embodies all that is good in Arizona The Phoenix weather embodies all that is good in Arizona. The weather is, well, perfect. Natural wonders are minutes away, instead of hours. The desert is unspoiled and plentiful, and getting around is a breeze. Activities like hiking, jeep tours and biking take place in beautiful […]
More Personalization, New Destinations
More Personalization, New Destinations. Last year’s results could have been an anomaly. The latest data just in from the annual incentive travel survey by MeetingsNet and the Incentive Research Foundation, it looks like we’ve got a trend on our hands: Budgets are coming back! “Overall this year’s survey again shows a banner year for incentive travel, […]
Is Your Venue Food like paste
Venue Food like paste not at Venues of North Scottsdale. We have a culinary team focused on delivering experiential events for a clientele who have seen it all. Let our team bring to life your next corporate event. Our team is equally at home planning a wedding as they are a corporate event, charity gala […]
State Liquor Laws Quiz: Can I drink that here?
State Liquor Laws Can I drink that here In South Carolina, it’s illegal to sell alcohol on which day? Florida reserves the right to enforce prohibition during this potential state of emergency? Open containers are prohibited in most areas of this state…but drive-thru daiquiri stands are legal. Which conservative state’s Attorney General banned liquor from […]
Why DMOs Need Strategic Relationships with Airbnb
Why DMOs Need Strategic Relationships with Airbnb. As destination marketing organizations around the country come face-to-face with one of the biggest players in the collaborative economy airbnb. Destination Marketing Association International is gearing up to help members understand the issues. Recently we caught up with Jack Johnson, DMAI’s chief advocacy and board compliance officer, to ask […]
What You Need to Know About Sound Checks
What You Need to Know About Sound Checks The sound check may not be the most glamorous item on your event checklist, but it is one of the most important. Without smoothly functioning audiovisual, your speakers’ messages will be lost. As Sidney Stoper, account executive with J& S Audio Visual and chair of the Meetings […]
19 Event Planning Quotes to Inspire EventProfs to Conquer Roadblocks
19 Event Planning Quotes to Inspire EventProfs to Conquer Roadblocks. Planning an event or conference is never easy. The process can be long and, often, a little bumpy as planners attempt to balance brand and sponsor interests, attendee must-haves and other high-value integrations. All of this is par for the course when you’re an… Planning […]
The Dry Hire Venue Guide
The Dry Hire Venue Guide Although there are certainly many venues out there that can provide everything that an eventprof could need to cater for and invigorate guests there are also times when a higher level of flexibility and control is required. For such occasions, event planners can look to ‘dry hire’ a venue, which if […]
Valley’s exclusive event venue destination
Valley’s exclusive event venue destination. Before you start looking at locations, stop and look at the audience experience. Unfortunately, predictable locations are big contributors to the overall “sameness” of events and can lead to declining attendance and results. Let’s face it, once attendees arrive at a venue, most meeting rooms and ballrooms are basically alike. What […]
