When considering possible venues to host a meeting or conference, one of the best tools in the planner’s toolbox for making the most informed decision are in-person site visits of the properties. Even if a planner is familiar with the…
My favourite topic ever – GOAL SETTING!!! I’m a huge goal-setter, because that is what works for me in ensuring I’m productive and happy (my top strength is Achiever, so setting goals is akin to me brushing my teeth and…
My good friend’s daughter is a competitive swimmer. For years now, swim moms in her community have gotten together to form a car pool to cart their daughters to the swimming pool every day before and after school. Over the…
Tis the season of gift giving, and hotel and DMO partners can be incredibly generous this time of year. It certainly is not the reason many of us became event planners and buyers, but suppliers can definitely leave a favourable…
They say being an event planner is one of the most stressful jobs in the world (according to CareerCast and Forbes). It takes a certain kind of person to be able to manage that stress and still run a successful…
Days on the tradeshow floor manning your exhibition booth, countless business cards, blisters and handshakes with current and potential clients and suppliers. Now that the tradeshow is over and the booths are packed away, there’s still a lot of follow…
Up to this point, I’ve really made working from home sound kind of idyllic and perfect. It can be, and for my lifestyle it’s a perfect fit. It can, however, come with its share of pitfalls and disadvantages. Whether you’ve…
Packing for work road trips can be both time-consuming and stressful when you think about all the things you need to do to get out the door. Chances are you're going to forget something, or overpack. There are ways to…
They say “time is money”; the irony is sometimes our time can be wasted at work, especially with internal team meetings. Meetings are meant to be productive, focused get-togethers that push agenda items forward and with great purpose. Sadly, sometimes…
There is nothing worse than travelling for hours on end to a conference across the country, only to spend the entire time in the host hotel. Providing delegates with an opportunity to see the beauty of the destination may be…