About Eloisa Mendez

With over 25 years of experience in the meetings and event industry, Eloisa has worked closely with a variety of clients on events ranging from small incentive trips to large corporate meetings. While growing her career at Gavel International, Eloisa has managed all aspects of the event lifecycle, including site selection, creative materials, attendee registration, rooming list and transportation management, entertainment bookings, as well as website development. Eloisa was progressively promoted in recognition of her meeting management expertise, professionalism, and genuine passion for driving improvements within overall event operations. She was recognized as the 2000 Employee of the Year and is currently the General Manager for Gavel International.

Copyright Infringement and Meetings – Policing Video and Image Compliance

2025-05-30T14:28:15-05:00January 3rd, 2019|

Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery presentation or meeting needs a little pizazz. But using images pulled from Google or Creative Commons could put you and your organization at risk. Keep your organization safe from copyright infringement claims by ensuring the photos, graphics, and videos don't violate copyright policies. Click here to learn more about copyright use and compliance:

Toys for Tots 2018

2022-11-30T20:09:33-06:00December 19th, 2018|

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGavel International has proudly supported Toys for Tots for 15 years. Learn about the holiday luncheon and the funds raised to benefit the children's charity.

The Meeting Planner’s Guide to the Real ID Act

2025-05-12T09:33:50-05:00November 29th, 2018|

This article includes historical information for context. While the core content remains valuable, some details reflect past events and may not be up to date. We regularly update our blog to keep you informed of current insights. If you are a meeting planner you have undoubtedly heard something regarding the Real ID Act and are wondering how it will impact [...]

Last Minute Details: Are Your Travelers Ready?

2025-05-30T14:27:16-05:00October 11th, 2018|

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhether you are planning a corporate meeting or incentive travel for a group, help your travelers prepare by providing them with a checklist. This will reduce stress and ensure there are no last minute obstacles that prevent travel. Learn more here:

Crisis Plan: A Meeting Planner’s Guide to Emergency Planning

2025-05-30T14:25:34-05:00June 22nd, 2018|

Reading Time: 9 minutesA shocking 70% of meeting planners fail to prepare a written emergency response plan. This is not only a huge risk to your company, it is also failing your to protect attendees who trust that your organization is prepared should an emergency arise. Here are some guidelines to consider...

Cultural Etiquette – Tips for Traveling Abroad

2025-05-23T15:07:33-05:00June 21st, 2018|

Luxury travel, whether for an executive meeting or as a travel incentive reward, provides unique opportunities. Many people look forward to trying new foods or seeing the sights, but there’s more to consider than just these common tourist elements. Travel also lets people explore new cultures, environments, and even behaviors. However, these new dynamics must be handled appropriately, and ignorance [...]

Airport Security and Customs Planning

2025-06-12T11:06:28-05:00June 7th, 2018|

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen it comes to group travel every meeting planner has one goal: get everyone to the destination safely and with minimal obstacles along the way. One of the biggest challenges can be airport security. Here are some tips to help avoid a disastrous experience by considering more than just airport basics.

What a Worker Wants

2025-06-10T11:00:10-05:00January 11th, 2018|

Reading Time: 3 minutesAttracting and retaining top talent is more about giving employees what they want rather than aggressive salaries. Here are five things that employers can use in a competitive marketplace...

Toys for Tots 2016

2025-06-11T15:01:42-05:00December 18th, 2016|

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGavel has been sponsoring Toys for Tots for nearly 13 years. It has our support because 100% of proceeds are applied to the program.

Gavel is Moving!

2025-06-11T12:51:46-05:00September 15th, 2016|

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is a courtesy notice to provide details Gavel International's move and temporary outage on 9/25/2016 after 4 pm.

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