Posts by Rachel Foster
by December 8, 2010
Many companies are still recovering from the recession and don't
have the budgets for lavish holiday parties. However, that's no
reason to be a Scrooge. You can still give your employees some
holiday cheer - without breaking your budget. Below are 5 ways you
can save big on this year's holiday...read more
by December 7, 2010
It seems like almost every day from now until New Year’s is a major
shopping holiday. From Black Friday to Boxing Day, there’s always a
reason to purchase a gift for a loved one or yourself. As an
event planner, you can learn a lot about promoting events during
your next trip to the mall. Below are...read more
by December 6, 2010
Does it seem like your holiday shopping list gets larger every
year? Between your family and friends, it can be stressful to find
the perfect gifts for everyone. Plus, if your co-workers trade
gifts, your expenses during the holidays can get out of
control. However, you can eliminate the stress of...read more
by December 3, 2010
Bonnet Creek is Orlando's latest world-class meeting destination.
The site includes the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, the Waldorf
Astoria Orlando and a 150,000-square-foot convention center.
The facility offers meeting and event planners the following
amenities: 1,500 hotel rooms between the...read more
by December 2, 2010
Co-producing an event with another organization can lead to
enormous benefits. You can split the costs, take advantage of each
other's resources and double your mailing list. However,
before you jump into a formal partnership, you should take the
following 3 things into consideration: Your goals....read more
by November 29, 2010
The expression "everything is bigger in Texas" is true at the
Sheraton Dallas Hotel. The facility just underwent $90 million in
renovations and is one of the largest convention and meeting hotels
in Dallas. Event planners can take advantage of the hotel's many
amenities including: 70 meeting rooms...read more
by November 24, 2010
The Sheraton Boston Hotel is piloting the chain's new Alive on Five
program, in which 2,000 square feet of the property's premium
conference space is dedicated to address the environment and
CSR initiatives. This program, which offers green meeting
facilities in the heart of downtown Boston, is the...read more
by November 23, 2010
Sharing an event on Facebook is a great way to increase your
attendance and build a sense of excitement among your invitees.
Best of all, it's free. If you've never used Facebook for
event marketing, you might be concerned that the tool is
complicated. However, it's easy to publish an event on...read more
by November 22, 2010
An event's biggest expense is often the catering. However, there
are many ways you can provide guests with a memorable dining
experience without blowing your budget. Below are 5 ways to
save on catering expenses without looking cheap: 1. Serve the
house brand of wine. Choosing a house brand can...read more
by November 19, 2010
When it comes to corporate events, people may overlook flaws in the
venue or even the content of your presentation, but they always
have strong opinions about the food. That's why it's important to
ensure your food and beverage selections enhance your attendees'
experiences. Here are the top 6...read more
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