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 […]
Your Event GuRu’s
YOUR EVENT GURUS Full Service event production At Venues of North Scottsdale. Our goal is to make your experience the most visually stunning event that is sure to leave a long-lasting impression for your guests. The company culture is simple. We love helping people while doing what we are most passionate about, full service production. […]
Break Foods that Boost Energy
Break Foods that Boost Energy. For your next refreshment break, instead of the typical buffet of pastries, cookies, and cakes, try a balance of whole, colorful, fresh foods. These will help keep your attendees focused and productive—and they boost the immune system and provide the body balanced nourishment for all-day energy. Consider these three basics […]
8 Satellite Bars to Get Your Drink On
8 Satellite Bars to Get Your Drink On In case you missed it, we’re calling out satellite bars as a big reception trend this year. What is a satellite bar, you ask? It’s not just a cocktail bar—it’s a signature sip station that doubles as a focal point and an opportunity to give your specialty […]
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 […]
How do I find sponsors
How do I find sponsors How do I find sponsors? Venues of North Scottsdale suggests The idea for this article came after I saw a number of Quorans* asking similar questions on the social media Q&A platform. Whether the questions is “How do I find sponsors for my hackathon?” or “How much should I charge sponsors for […]
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, […]
