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”
Category Archives: volunteers
Surprise & Delight
It is always nice when you can exceed your attendees’ event experience expectations (say that fast three times) or surprise them and make their time at your event just a little brighter. Here are six things you may want to consider delighting your attendees with if you’re not already incorporating them: I recommend you alterContinue reading “Surprise & Delight”
Know Your Limits
People often over-extend their limits: lift too much weight, eat too much food, or watch too much TV. When planning an event, this topic is rarely discussed; do you know an event’s limits? We take for granted that buildings and supporting structures are just going to function. They do every other day of the weekContinue reading “Know Your Limits”
5 VIP Hospitality Tidbits
Some guest speakers or performers (VIPs) are on the road a lot and often don’t make it home between stops to shop, do laundry, or run errands as they would like. As the event host, it should be a priority to serve your VIPs well while they are in your care. I have had scenariosContinue reading “5 VIP Hospitality Tidbits”
Celebrate Good Times, Come On!
Many organizations planning events work hard and plan for so many months in advance that celebrating the wins is often overlooked. There are multiple things to do, tasks to perform, and there are still just 24 hours in a day. But if we don’t stop and celebrate the good things as well as debrief theContinue reading “Celebrate Good Times, Come On!”