Rob's Event Planning Blog April 2008 Archive

Community Walks Serve as Popular Special Event Fundraising Idea
Every weekend from April through September it seems that there is a fundraising walk or race scheduled somewhere. That's because many people enjoy spending their time outdoors, and it's a ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Special Event Spotlight: Y-ME Organizes 15 Community Walks for Mother's Day
Event planners organize a full range of special events throughout the country, and holidays offer a particularly great opportunity to create community events. This year is the 17th year for ... Read More

Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Spa Treatments Frequently Chosen by Event Planners
Whether you're planning a business trip for an executive retreat or incentive trip, or if you're planning a social trip for group getaway or destination wedding, one thing is consistent: ... Read More

Saturday April 26, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Online Meet Up for Event Planners
The purpose of the web has been evolving over time, and a variety of social media has been created in the last couple of years. I've glanced at a variety ... Read More

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (5)

5 Ways to Reduce Air Fares for Group Events
With air fares accounting for a higher portion of events that require group travel, it's important for event and meeting planners to secure airline discounts for group event air fares. ... Read More

Sunday April 20, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Considering a Ryder Cup 2008 Sports Hospitality Package?
April is a month in Louisville, Kentucky, that's filled with activities and events that lead up to the Kentucky Derby. But there's another reason for some event planners to be ... Read More

Friday April 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

2008 Airline Quality Rating Report Released, AA Ratings Highly Unfavorable
Airline quality ratings are important to event planners because the high cost of airline travel accounts for a sizable portion of the total cost to produce incentive and other destination ... Read More

Tuesday April 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

American Airlines' Cancellations Should Raise Concerns for Business Travel
Business travel accounts for about 18% of total domestic airline travel in the U.S., and 22% of these trips are for business event purposes, such as conventions, conferences or seminars. ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How Do Event Planners Structure Their Fees?
It's mid-April, and this time of year always has me thinking (usually last minute) about taxes. And it's also a time when many people contemplate about that long term goal ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Etiquette Mistakes at Business Events
It's easy to think of a couple of people in the office who have built a reputation for displaying bad manners at business seminars and receptions. While it provides a ... Read More

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

What Event Planning Topics Would You Like to Read About?
For the last year, the event planning section has been focused on many of the basic activities involved in the business of event planning. Topics have covered a full range ... Read More

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (10)