Yes, even though conferences, expos, annual meetings, and tradeshows are business events, they still come with enticements that attract unwelcome guests. Here are a few tips for recognizing the seven types you will meet at conferences: Freeloaders Freeloading crashers have let the basest human desire for free things, no matter how unnecessary, overtake their better [...]
One of the many beautiful things about Canada is our diverse seasons. This winter, take advantage of the landscapes and fresh season with one of these four venue centres that will make your gala sparkle like the snow! Aquatopia Winter Garden Conservatory Situated on 24 wooded acres in Ottawa with falls and streams, this glass-enclosed [...]
The ability to sell your idea over the ideas of other planners or companies is important now more than ever before. Check out these tips to enhance your next pitch! Catch Their Attention You don't have a lot of time to get the attention of your audience. Here are some ways to catch their attention: -Asking [...]
Everyone knows someone who tends to go a little overboard with the meetings. While meetings can be productive uses of time, they can also do the opposite. Here are 5 ways to successfully implement a meeting-free day. Commit It won’t work if you start compromising on this day. Meeting-free means no meetings at all and [...]
When it comes to gifting for a host, centerpieces, bouquets, and wine tend to be the popular gifts attendees turn to. To stand apart from the crowd and give hosts a gift they'll treasure, consider one of these DIY pieces below! A New Ornament for the Tree If you're like me, you prefer ornaments to [...]
You may think you're pretty good at gauging how much time you're spending on various tasks. However, some research suggests only around 17 percent of people are able to accurately estimate the passage of time. Determining just how much time you're spending on tasks or social media can help you to re-prioritize. Here are some other ways [...]
Usually event planners are putting on conferences, but today, we're going to go over the best conferences that event planners should attend! Let's get started! 1. ESPA Live ESPA Live is geared to head event managers with a focus on best organizational practices, new technological developments, and what managers should expect in the coming years for [...]
In the event you're having an event catered this holiday season, there are some common blunders you should be sure to avoid. Not adding Gratuity to Budget One thing that is sure to set you over budget quickly is forgetting to include a gratuity for catering to your budget. To ensure this doesn't happen to [...]
As millennials, we experience music festivals in a very different way than our parents experienced Woodstock or Live Aid. We socialize our experiences, form connections with sponsors and brands and participate in the festival economy. Socially Connected Instead of waiting for a boxed DVD set to come out like our parents did, millennials use social [...]
2018 is just around the corner and that means the wedding trends for 2018 brides have revealed themselves! Here are some things we can expect to see in the wedding game in the new year. Copper/Rose Gold My personal favourite, copper and rose gold metallics aren't going away anytime soon! So stock up on your [...]
