Do you plan events that include tradeshows? If so, you have likely encountered the fun that goes along with securing services for booths like electricity, internet, rigging, materials handling, or carpet which all include things that are not always clearly spelled out like voltage, amps, connectors, floor plans, padding, labor, and such. Because this tendsContinue reading “It’s Electrifying!”
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Failure Adds The Flavor
I came across this quote by Truman Capote, “Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” It made me stop and think about some of the experiences from my 16 years of event planning that failed or went poorly but made me a better planner for it. If nothing else, they have provided storiesContinue reading “Failure Adds The Flavor”
The Event Roadmap
The handbook. I’m sure you have seen these before. They can be as simple as a handout with the schedule and some key people listed or as complex as to have the entire event mapped out from session selections to speaker listings to advertisers. I have seen good ones and bad ones. Bad ones areContinue reading “The Event Roadmap”
Ode to Event Planners
Twas the night before event day, when all through the placeEveryone was stirring; and trying to make space;The aisle banners were hung by the rigging points with care,In hopes that the electrician soon would be there;The attendees were nestled all snug in their beds;While visions of giveaways danced in their heads;And the chef in herContinue reading “Ode to Event Planners”
Ultimately, You Have to Decide
These are crazy times. How many people have said that? How many circumstances could you equate this statement to? How many different generations would say they’ve used it? Well, these are crazy times. In the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, I think it’s safe to say we have a corner market on crazy these days. AsContinue reading “Ultimately, You Have to Decide”