With Coronavirus, it is hard to decide how to successfully manage your events. Should I host an event? Should I bring people together? What are the health implications? Virtual meetings…
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World Cup events: From Russia with no love to Qatar
Major sporting events present big business opportunities for the events industry but at what cost? Major sporting events like the Olympics and the football World Cup present massive opportunities for…
View PostCustomer Service – how to make it a two-way street
As we work with a greater portfolio of venues and hotels, the more we are surprised by what is considered as good customer service. For me, customer service and delivery…
View PostWhy morality matters when selecting your event destination
In previous blogs, I have discussed the moral compass and how it has a role to play in event management. As Event Managers, I believe we have a moral obligation…
View PostThe one-way street of venue and hotel commission
Venue and hotel commission is a frustrating topic and one that many agencies struggle with. Commission often forms an important revenue stream for an agency especially with venue find only…
View PostThe moral compass revisited
In previous blogs, I have discussed the moral compass and how it has a role to play in event management. As Event Managers, I believe we have a moral obligation…
View PostThe Search for the Perfect Venue
The perfect venue has long been the secret to a successful event. If you get the perfect venue, then you are well on your well to making an event successful….
View PostLet Your Moral Compass Guide Your Next Event
This year has been extraordinary for global politics and it often feels we are in some strange brave new world. Irrespective of your political belief, no one really thought we…
View PostWhat do MICE have to do with event planning?
When I first started my career in event planning some 20 years ago, I kept hearing the term MICE. I was confused… At first I wondered if they were referring…
View PostEvent Exhibitions. Are they worth it?
As an Event Manager, I am always looking for the next new trend, the best new hotels and suppliers that push my imagination and event capabilities. It is these suppliers…
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