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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

I’m about to go on my first pre-con site visit since the Covid pandemic started over two years ago. My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. It has been widely used by many industries to ensure they are working with quality suppliers.

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Designing Events For Introverts

Endless Events

Leanne is a self-proclaimed introvert and an icon of the events industry. In fact, she’s meeting planners’ go-to expert in Canadian hotel site selection, helping hotel sales connect better with planners. Joining our incredible host Alex Plaxen is the wonderful Leanne Calderwood.

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Yet Another Job for Planners: Clearing the Air

MeetingsNet

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. A discussion with any potential meeting venue should cover air-circulation and air-quality issues.

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Top Hotels in Las Vegas and Why We Like Them

Blue Spark Event Design

Meeting organizers are constantly on the lookout for the best hotels in every city (if you need help with site selection and negotiation , let us know!) Fast Facts: 3,933 guest rooms and suites 200,000 square feet of event space Meetings and Events Information Why we like it: The Fountains! Let us help!

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Benefits of Hiring a Professional Event Planner

Blue Spark Event Design

Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. The full-time planner is often more educated in the industry, more aware of event trends, and usually has more contacts and connections that can help your event succeed. Why should you hire a professional planner?

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Top Hotels in Orlando and Why We Like Them

Blue Spark Event Design

Meeting organizers are constantly on the lookout for the best hotels in every city (if you need help with site selection and negotiation , let us know!) Rosen Shingle Creek Renovated in 2019, the hotel features 1,501 stylish guest rooms and suites with 524,000 square feet of meeting space.