Is There a Planner in the House?

“Is there a doctor in the house?” is the phrase that has been called out by many TV soap opera characters and in airplane drama scenes over the years. A poor soul has a medical emergency and the untrained bystander needs help. What is the next logical thing to do? Call out into the wildContinue reading “Is There a Planner in the House?”

No Crystal Ball? No problem.

If we have learned anything in the last couple of years, we have learned that nothing is predictable. However, the inability to speak with precision and certainty about the future is no excuse for silence and inaction. It is more important to be creative and forge ahead than to be 100% right. Without this ability,Continue reading “No Crystal Ball? No problem.”

It’s a Balancing Act

How do people do it? Work in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry and still find time to be with their families? Our organization plans a 3-day conference with a tradeshow for 2000+ people just 2-1/2 weeks after Christmas. Can we talk about some of the busiest hours of the event planning timeline and one ofContinue reading “It’s a Balancing Act”

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”

Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You

Emergency Planning. Nobody wants to think about what might happen at an event (especially if you’re the one responsible!). Afraid you might jinx yourself if you start thinking about it? Wrong! If you don’t prepare for a myriad of situations, Murphy will make sure you have to think on your toes. If you are prepared,Continue reading “Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You”