Business events happen every day at hotels, convention centers, restaurants, and event venues everywhere. The most common business events are typically fall into one of four categories: meetings, incentives, conventions and events (MICE). MICE is an acronym that represents the full scope of business events that are held in this industry. What is a business… [more]
When it comes to off-site venues, theatres shouldn’t be overlooked because they can offer a full range of options beyond group tickets. Certainly shows are important for group events, but these event spaces are perfectly built accommodate small or large groups – with sound systems, lighting, stage, comfortable seating and more. They are used for… [more]
Many people are often stumped about what event theme to select for their meetings. When this happens, it may be useful to generate event themes and ideas based on major events that may be held elsewhere. Just because you can’t bring your guests to the actual event in person because it may be held out… [more]
If you’re looking for a unique venue for a corporate event or employee appreciation outing, look no further than basketball arenas. While you may not be able to coordinate sports hospitality at the NBA All Star Game or the NBA Finals, corporate events at basketball arenas is something that will please everyone. And with 44… [more]
Although live thoroughbred horse racing is usually limited to the favorable weather months during the year (May to September), horse racing tracks are an excellent venue for corporate events and social event function space year round. And many tracks have several group event and special event coordinators on staff to help planners with nearly all… [more]
Corporate golf events are scheduled practically annually by most organizations. And why not? Golf outings and golf events allow hosts to have a captive audience with decision makers for as much time as an entire day. For non-profits and associations, it also serves as a key activity that creates opportunities to interact with their membership… [more]
One thing that all business travelers and meeting professionals can agree on is that team building activities is an important part of business events. The challenge, however, is to identify new and unique team building activities. Well, perhaps we can look to wine country for some inspiration. As far as I’m concerned, wine events and… [more]
With 81 home baseball games, it would seem that plenty of choices exist for planning baseball events at at the ball park, and the real key to success is planning early. With larger group sizes, this becomes even more important. And if you do this, your event or meeting will be a success for your… [more]
Meeting and event planners who are organizing an event at a thoroughbred horse track should understand some wagering and terminology basics of thoroughbred horse racing prior to the program — you’ll probably find yourself in a position to offer some wagering tips or explain the betting process at the horse track. While some people who… [more]
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