20 Things Venues Say and What They Really Mean

20 Things Venues Say and What They Really Mean. Working with a variety of different venues can be an exciting part of your event planning career but what do venues really mean when they say some of these things? We know that event planners can drive venues crazy and venues can drive eventprofs equally up […]
False Sense of Security by Meeting Planners

False Sense of Security by Meeting Planners. In 2003, during the time that Kevin Iwamoto was managing corporate travel for a mulitnational company, a car bomb exploded outside a hotel in Jakarta. Iwamoto did his usual check-in with his travel management company to see whether any employees had been traveling to Indonesia that day. He got […]
Our Culinary Skills rock!

Our Culinary Skills rock! Our Culinary Skills rock! VNS has corporate event planning and catering that presents incomparable event capabilities. Our desire is to provide you and your guests with a flawless culinary experience highlighting sustainability produced, inventive and luscious menus. The highest caliber of service in our industry, trend setting design and attention to every detail. […]
In Audio Visual Production gear matters

In Audio Visual Production gear matters In Audio Visual Production gear matters. We have worked with many clients in all types of Business Production and Event Planning that use our full Lighting, Sound, Staging, Audio Visual and Event Design expertise. Therefore when it comes to Corporate Event Planning, VNS can fulfill all of your requests for […]
Love culinary fun

We love culinary fun. Our catering and event development services can be tailor-made to suit your culinary requests. So if your event calls for a cocktail reception for 500, seated coursed dinner with wine for 1500 we have you covered. Let us find the perfect venue for your culinary event in Arizona, or let us help […]
Going Green with Eco-friendly Lighting Design

Going Green with Eco-friendly Lighting Design. These days, the environment is no longer a mere afterthought. If anything, events are more and more being designed in a way that reduces their footprint. From compostable flatware to e-invitations, going green is a growing concern for all aspects of event production. Lighting is often the place we […]
How Event Planners Choose Venues

How Event Planners Choose Venues. Choosing a venue is one of the most delicate decisions that event professionals face. The largest trade shows in the meeting and event industry are mainly focused about connecting two audiences: event professionals and venues. If you walk the floor of IBTM or IMEX events you will notice dozens of […]
15 Cringeworthy Phrases at Work

It’s natural to fall into conversational habits, but if you’re hoping to communicate effectively or be taken seriously, that can be a real problem. Repeating a certain word over and over soon loses its meaning. Repeating a certain phrase over and over starts to sound tedious. Repeating a buzzword over and over just sounds pretentious. […]
How Meeting Preferences Vary by Age, Industry, Location

How Meeting Preferences Vary Age Industry Location Unified communications vendor ShoreTel recently conducted a global survey of more than 1,000 people. It was about meeting habits and productivity that dispelled several common beliefs about today’s meetings. “Build a Better Meeting,” shows that millennials participate in meetings in conference rooms with their peers at the same […]
Water The New Miracle Drink

Water The New Miracle Drink. Would you believe me if I said there is a no-cost, zero-calorie drink that will boost your mood, provide energy, help you look younger and lose weight, and rid your body of toxins? If there were, would you start drinking it today? While this drink is easily accessible, most of […]