Merchandise Branding Bring Cohesion
Merchandise and Branding to Bring Cohesion to Your Event…Why hold events? Regardless of your event type, the main purpose of holding an event is to bring awareness to your brand. Events are held to present that brand in a positive light, to make stakeholders become more emotionally invested, and to give consumers a stronger understanding of the […]
20 Healthy (Alcoholic) Drinks to Sip
20 Healthy Alcoholic Drinks to Sip Sure, an ice-cold cocktail (or three!) can be a refreshing treat, but so many are serious waistline saboteurs thanks to hidden ingredients like simple syrup, added sugars, juice, and various sweet liqueurs. Luckily, not all cocktails are nutritional landmines, so in the spirit of everything that’s festive, we’ve rounded up 20 healthy […]
A Warm Southwestern Holiday in Arizona
A Warm Southwestern Holiday in Arizona Hold on to your pumpkin spice lattes, friends – it’s time to think about where you want to spend the holidays! While Scottsdale might not be top of mind for a typical holiday getaway. You know, the one with snow drifts, freezing temperatures and wind chill. We think you’ll […]
DMC Alliances Changes and happenings
DMC Alliances Changes and happenings. What in the World Are the DMC Alliances Up To? In the world of destination management, global coverage has become the name of game. Three of the major players—Hosts Global Alliance, Pacific World, and AlliedPRA—have made announcements in recent months marking their continued growth. In late May, Hosts Global Alliance DMC opened […]
Your Venue Speaking
Your Venue Speaking ? Meeting planners know the feeling of standing alone in an empty, vast ballroom or Venue in the early morning hours before the sun rises or at night long after the last participant duly exits. There is something captivating that envelopes you—that sound of silence when looking out into space. Think about […]
Lighting is everything
Lighting is everything . Whether just lighting a stage, or creating an awesome effect…. Our team has the expertise and resources to blow you away at your event. They have designed hundreds of events with many different types of lighting effects to create amazing live events and concerts. VNS has worked with many of the top event and […]
FAM basics
FAM basics If you are considering taking a property or destination up on the offer of a familiarization, aka fam, trip, our weekly guest blogger Andy McNeill, president and CEO of American Meetings, Inc, has a few tips to consider. Here’s his take on fam do’s and don’ts. Along with the long hours spent on […]
Security Measures for keeping event attendees safe
Security Measures for keeping event attendees safe After the dreadful terrorists acts that we witnessed in Paris last year, security measures for the attendees during events is top priority. Security control during events will become more strict with new technologies being incorporated as safety precautions. Drones could be a great solution when it comes to your […]
10 Things Venues dislike About Event Planners
10 Things Venues dislike About Event Planners 10 Things Venues dislike About Event Planners We #eventprofs are a little blind when it comes to noticing our mistakes. We see the mistakes that others make but we’re not so perceptive when it comes to our own. And while they may not say it to our face, […]
Keys to Managing Multi-Day Special Events
Keys to Managing Multi-Day Special Events. In many cultures, multi-day events are the norm–however, coordinating a three-day event is not quite the same as planning a one-night celebration. The goal of planning a multi-day event is to ensure that each night is distinct and carries its own vibe, while still flowing cohesively with the rest […]
