Posts by Maria Waida
The Ultimate Guide to The Best Conference Swag
Cheap swag has become an issue for corporate event planners as demand for branded, low-quality items declines among Millennials and Generation Z alongside concerns regarding its environmental impact. And even though the $24B promo marketing materials industry is booming right now, it’s still a challenge to find conference event swag that people love. This is…
Read More 27 Creative Ice Cream Catering Ideas for Events
Whether you’re hosting an employee appreciation event or a new product launch, we’ve got plenty of ice cream catering ideas to help you plan something professional yet fun. Here we’ll cover key points like budgeting as well as most major aspects of ice-cream themed events. How much does it cost to cater an ice cream…
Read More 19 Free Event Planning Tools to Use Today
Sometimes the best things in an event planner’s life really are free! Check out these unique headache erasing, to-do list crushing, productivity-boosting event planning tools. Explore Free Event Planning Tools That Save Time: We only chose products recognized by the events industry for being the best at what they do. Whether it’s appearing as the…
Read More Tech Thursday: 14 Clever Event Selling Techniques to Drive Business
Did you know that 58% of event planners use search engines to find venues and 34% use online listings and databases? Once your venue is discovered, you have to put your event sales strategy into action. Thankfully, there are lots of ways you can use the event sales software you already work with to help…
Read More Tips Tuesday: 21 Event Seating Ideas & Trends
While an event’s schedule, venue, and food play a major role in determining the guests’ experience, the event’s seating is just as important. It can determine how guests interact with one another, retain information, and how energized they feel throughout the day. Get ahead of the curve and impress your attendees with these hot seating…
Read More Friday Finds: 16 Hospitality In-Room Technology Trends
If you’ve ever dreamed of your property reaching the same level as the ones listed on Forbes’ roundup of best hotel rooms around the world, this list is for you. In-room hospitality technology trends, such as the ones listed here, can help you save money, attract more guests, and give guests more of what they…
Read More Tech Thursday: 25 Hospitality Technology Publications Every Industry Professional Needs to Read
If you’re in hospitality, you’ll need to keep up with the latest technology trends, hotel publications, and buyer’s guides being published. Nowadays there are a lot of great hospitality technology publications out there, which can get a little overwhelming to sort through. This roundup will help you narrow down your options. Here you’ll find well…
Read More Tips Tuesday: 29 Event Transportation Ideas
Like many other industries, transportation is changing rapidly thanks to advances in technology. Get ahead of the trends and brainstorm how you can implement them to impress guests before, during, and after your next event with these ideas and tips. Explore 3 Emerging Transportation Trends These exciting developments are currently being perfected but experts agree…
Read More Monday Motivation: 17 Hotel Services You Should Offer Beyond Turndown Service
The amount of lodging options available to travelers is higher than ever before. In order for a hotel to stand out, it not only has to have the basic rooms and amenities but also luxurious services. We’ve compiled a list of 17 of the most popular hotel service trends for you to implement at your…
Read More Tech Thursday: Inside the Latest Hospitality Technology Innovation
Next generation hospitality technology is already changing the way we feed guests, market properties, and even enter rooms. Here are some ways to use hospitality technology innovations and stay on the cutting edge of the latest trends. 16 Creative Ways Hoteliers Can Incorporate the Latest Hospitality Technology Innovations Learn how to use these cool tools,…
Read More Tips Tuesday: 27 Creative Ways to Impress Event VIPs
Experienced event planners know that VIPs get special treatment often that the bar for great experiences is fairly high. The good news is there are lots of creative ways to impress and manage your event VIPs, all while staying within your budget. Here we explore some VIP gift, experience, and marketing ideas to inspire your…
Read More Monday Motivation: 24 Corporate Event Planning Trends & Tips to Drive ROI
Experienced planners know all the best practices for corporate events but, after a while, the challenge becomes about standing out from the crowd. How can you make your conference, brand activation, or other corporate event different in a sea of lookalikes? And, even more importantly, how can you surprise and delight attendees while still maximizing…
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