The Kentucky Derby Festival is a two-week long celebration of events happening right now, leading up to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Whether it’s a wedding, meeting, employee outing or other special event, planning events at thoroughbred horse race tracks is definitely a unique event. Sample itinerary for a day at the horse track…. [more]
Event Place Card Holders with Pinache
April 25, 2011 By
Place cards are an absolute must for informing your guests of where to sit at the wedding reception — or any event. Given the range of creative options available today, that plain white place card holder may not be a wedding “don’t,” but it certainly can be viewed as an event “unnecessary.” Wedding place cards… [more]
Choose a Wedding ‘Save the Date’ that Reflects Your Unique Style
April 19, 2011 By
Whether it’s a formal “save the date” for your wedding or if you want to be unique, a save the date wedding invitation allows you to provide an early notice to your guests about your big day. It also gives them a chance to adjust their schedules if they may have a conflict. Either way,… [more]
Business Travel in Denver
April 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With more than 40 hotels and direct airline access to 160 international cities, Denver has emerged as a first-tier city for business travelers. Learn more.
Business Travel Denver
April 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
Denver, Colorado serves a 600-mile radius, creating a perfect destination for business travel, with its array of cultural, sports, shopping and nightlife amenities. In 2010, Denver recorded the second best year for meetings and conventions, emerging as a First Tier city on the business traveler’s radar.
Tips to Maximize the Impact of Speakers for Meetings and Conventions
April 11, 2011 By
Event planners typically work with speakers bureaus to hire keynote speakers for their general sessions. Most meeting and event planners understand that selecting the right professional speaker takes time because of the required internal approvals and making sure that the speaker “fits” with the overall message of the program. Of course, there are many other… [more]
8 Tips to Measure Meetings and Events at Small and Medium-Sized Organizations
April 10, 2011 By
We know that there’s more scrutiny on the planning and execution – and business rationale – behind corporate and association meetings, business travel and events now more than ever. The good news is that some of the challenges faced during the economic crisis seem to have passed. But the question is: What can event planners… [more]
Event Jobs: Catering Director
April 8, 2011 By
Catering directors oversee the catering operation, including booking, selecting and pricing menu items, hiring permanent and temporary help, acquiring rental equipment and supervising staff, according to Salary.com. They work closely with clients and oversee food and beverage for their events. Catering directors typically have at least 4-6 years of experience and an associate’s or bachelor’s… [more]
Business Travel Is Emerging in China’s Second-Tier Cities
April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are the first-tier, power centers and focal points of China’s dramatic growth. But the real news these days is the boom in China’s second-tier cities for business travel. Growth in investment, property prices and consumer affluence is now outpacing those of the first-tier locations. Cities like Hangzhou, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Tianjin and… [more]
IMEX America
April 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
October 11-13, 2011, Las Vegas, NV. IMEX America -America’s worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events – is a brand new trade show for the US meetings industry. Meeting Professionals International is serving as a strategic partner for the show. The new show will take place at the Sands Expo Convention Center at the… [more]
