January 16, 2019 // 3 min read
At many companies, different departments oversee the planning of small offsite meetings and the procurement and booking processes for corporate business travel. In addition, small events are often charged...
January 14, 2019 // 4 min read
Hotel Alcron has a long tradition of more than 85 years of hospitality and a distinctive art-deco design that’s typical in Prague. It also offers: Outstanding and genuine service, with a focus on customers that has earned the hotel a Booking.com rating of 9.4 and a seventh-place ranking on TripAdvisor. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet connection of 1Gbps throughout
January 09, 2019 // 6 min read
This is the first in a series of five Meet the Planner profiles, in which we get event planners’ insights on their jobs, their motivations, and their challenges — as well as their thoughts on venue and hotel interactions. Leanna Mosquera likes to be busy. Fortunately, as a meetings and events specialist at AxoGen, “there’s
January 07, 2019 // 3 min read
Staying on budget for meetings and events is a tough task for even the most detailed planner, but there are creative ways to trim costs without sacrificing the quality of your experience. As yearly budgets get tighter, having a cost-conscious game plan is a must. Here are three tips to set your business meeting up for success
January 07, 2019 // 6 min read
Planning a conference or convention in 2019? Looking to add some extra oh-la-la to your event to boost your attendance levels and delegate appreciation? Then say “Bonjour!” to Québec City. Québec City, Canada, the cradle of French civilization in North America, has carved out an enviable reputation for itself as a top host city and
January 07, 2019 // 6 min read
Las Catalinas is a new beach town on the coast of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, located right on the shoreline and surrounded by hundreds of acres of tropical dry forest. There’s a simpler way of living here, which balances life in town and out among nature, with easy access to a wide range of activities to
January 07, 2019 // 4 min read
The work-hard, play-hard city of Jacksonville in northeastern Florida is not your typical Sunshine State destination, and its business meeting and corporate retreat venues are anything but retired. With more shoreline than any other Florida city, a world-class dining scene, and cool, historic neighborhoods, Jacksonville tops the agenda as the gathering spot of choice for
January 07, 2019 // 5 min read
John Hernstat, director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, has helped to coordinate countless meetings and events and make unforgettable experiences for his clients. Here, he shares some of the team-building trends he’s seen over the years. With more than 25 years working in the meetings and events industry,
January 03, 2019 // 5 min read
To earn future group business from past clients, it is of course essential that you provide the best service possible onsite. But it’s also important to continue to engage with them after the event and stay on their minds as they make future sourcing decisions. Why? Repeat customers boost the bottom line. It costs five
January 02, 2019 // 2 min read
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, is growing again with new venues, attractions, restaurants, and additional meeting space. Explore the city and its surrounding regions to discover everything they have to offer! After an extensive remodel to its conference level, the Hilton Scranton and Conference now boasts 193 sleeping rooms and combined meeting space of 14,602 square feet.