QuickTips Index
Writing an Agenda for an Incentive Trip or Executive Retreat Itinerary
Whether you're planning an executive conference, retreat or incentive trip, you will need to develop an agenda or itinerary that will be shared with attendees. Learn more about writing an agenda and see a sample agenda.
Consider a Moderator Format for Your Conference Opening General Session
If you're looking to change the way your conference opening general session is organized, perhaps you should consider adopting an approach used at MPI's MeetDifferent conference in Atlanta, February 2009. Incorporating a hard hitting news approach, MPI was able to emphasize and set the stage for the substance of its meeting. Learn more.
10 Ways to Incorporate Recycling and Sustainability for Food and Beverage
Not sure how to incorporate sustainability into your event’s food and beverage or what to ask? You can be covered with these 10 ideas and 4 questions. Learn more.
MPI Suggestions for Corporate Social Responsibility with Transportation
Planners may incorporate ideas of sustainability into their choice of conference transportation. Learn several strategies that will result in corporate social responsibility.
2010 Events Calendar of Holidays and Major Events
An events calendar of holidays and major events will help event and meeting planners know the important dates to schedule their programs and the important dates to avoid scheduling their events. This comprehensive list includes holidays and major events around the world.
2009 Calendar of Holidays and Special Events
The calendar and holidays impact when event and meeting planners organize various special events. Keep in mind these important holidays and other calendar dates when determining potential conflicts with any programs.
Invitation Wording Ideas for Special Events
If you're searching for invitation wording ideas or a sample invitation letter / sample formal invitation, the best approach is to first understand how invitation wording should be structured. Learn more about invitations and invitation wording for formal events.
Event Planners Can Expect Venues to Incorporate Sustainability and Recycling
Perhaps it will surprise some, but many event venues have already established elements of sustainability and recycling into their own programs, so it may be easier than some event planners think to choose venues for green meetings and events.
Varied Experiences Best Prepare One to Become a Wedding Planner
Successful wedding planners come from all walks of life, and no single profession prepares an individual for this career. So what kind of experience prepare someone to become a wedding planner?
Wedding Planners Must Have Strong Organizational Skills
Full service wedding planners typically manages about 12-20 weddings each year, and a wedding day coordinator handles about 50. Learn what organizational skills are required to become a wedding planner.
Incorporate Elements of Sustainability and Recycling into Hotel Vendor Contracts
Meeting and event planners interested in establishing green meetings may incorporate these items into their hotel contracts, sample hotel addendum elements, and more.
Understand the Expectations of a Wedding Planner with Own Business
You want to become a successful wedding planner with your own business. Your goal is to lead your own independent lifestyle while spending your time on work that is creative and delivers a reasonably high salary. What will it take to get there?
Dessert Ideas that Create a Unique and Intimate Party Menu
Looking to create an intimate experience, but not wanting the complexity of hosting a longer evening affair? Perhaps the best idea is to host a dessert reception. That's what organizers at Encore in Las Vegas chose when launching the new hotel to industry travel writers. Consider hosting a dessert reception based on ideas from their pastry chefs. Learn more.
Take Some Advice Prior to Becoming a Wedding Planner
“Before considering a career in wedding planning, one should understand that there are only a handful of event companies that can hire a wedding planner,” says Marsha Ballard, past president/secretary for AACWP, Dallas, TX. “Many venues hire catering mangers which is very different position than that of an independent wedding planner. In most cases, wedding planners are independent professionals who have started their own businesses.”
Need Event Planning Ideas or Tips?
Looking for event planning ideas for a future program? Whether you're looking for special event planning or corporate event planning ideas, perhaps I can help. Whether it's a program located in your own city or somewhere else around the world, submit your questions to me. As your event planning guide, I'll do my best to offer event planning ideas and may use it for a future column. Learn more.
Incorporate Salon and Spa Services into Your Special Events
Looking for a new activity to incorporate into your next special event? Consider adding spa and salon services for your guests. Learn more about how this was successful for one company.
Incorporte Portable Jumbotrons at Your Community Festival or Outdoor Event
Event planners hosting community events may wish to consider renting a portable jumbotron for their outdoor events. Learn more about how to add portable jumbotrons to your next festival or community event.
Include a Welcome Letter for Your Incentive trip or Meeting Attendees
Planning an incentive trip or other meeting that will require writing a formal welcome letter for guests? It's easier than you think. Use this sample welcome letter as you develop your own template!
Event Planning Idea: Incorporate a Celebrity Book Signing
Searching for a way to add a new dimension to your next convention or congress? Consider a celebrity book signing to add a new dimension to your program.
Create New Sponsorship Categories for Your Next Event
Trying to think of new sponsorship category ideas for your next event? Perhaps some inspiration from other successful events will help. Learn more about how to find great sponsorship ideas for your event by checking out what others have done.
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Kahlua Sponsors Holiday Party Bailout Grants of $10,000
To support small businesses that may have been hit hard by the economy and forced to cut their annual holiday party, Kahlua is offering five grants of $10,000 to qualifying businesses in 2008. Learn more about how you can nominate your company for a holiday party grant.
Use Creative Ideas to Engage Attendees for New Product Launches
Meeting and event planners should incorporate creative ways to promote and launch new products to key audiences. MGM CityCenter Vegas promoted itself to MPI WEC 2008 attendees by creating a sand castle replica of the project while it is in development.
Business Holiday Party Trends in 2008
Holiday parties are probably one of the most consistent special events that event and meeting planners are expected to organize each year. And, despite the economic news that hit the markets in the second half of 2008, most employers are planning to host some sort of business holiday party this year.
Six Easy Steps to Creating Good Cause Special Events
Many nonprofit and association event planners are expected to identify some creative ways to generate and mobilize local enthusiasm for their cause. And regardless of the message, many creative tactics may be used to reinforce those objectives and gain visibility. Learn more about how the World Health Organization promoted its first Global Handwashing Day for October 2008.