Incentive Trailblazing with John George in Banff, Canada
Reading Time: 5 minutes Seasoned meeting planner, John George, shares some of his favorite experiences while in Banff, Canada. Step into his shoes and hear his firsthand accounts:
December 2023
September 2022
Nature’s Playground: Big Sky and Bozeman, MT
Reading Time: 6 minutes Big Sky and Bozeman are home to world-class skiing, rugged wilderness, a healthy wildlife population, stunning lakes, and endless adventures. Learn how to make your next meeting special in this outdoor lover’s paradise in southern Montana:
Yellowstone National Park
The Yellowstone National Park, sometimes referred to as East Yellowstone, is located in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extends into Montana and Idaho. It gets its name from the Yellowstone River that runs through the land. The park welcomes millions of visitors each year who come to camp, hike, raft, fish, ride horses, and enjoy the amazing natural wonders [...]
March 2021
Why Do Hybrid Events Cost More?
Some people assume that hybrid events are simply created by tacking a virtual component onto in-person events. However, resorting to this minimal approach would cause the virtual piece to fall flat. Proper planning of a hybrid meeting requires approaching it as a single event on two different platforms. Many aspects of the event, such as technology, check-in and networking, are [...]
October 2020
15 Reasons Why In-Person Meetings Will Remain Vital to Business
Spurred by social distance protocols, the coronavirus pandemic caused a major spike in the use of virtual meetings. While companies will likely continue to hold virtual meetings in the future, face-to-face meetings are still highly valuable. Virtual meetings can never replace in-person meetings entirely because they do not meet the all of the needs that in-person meetings do. In-person events [...]
February 2020
The Key Habits of Successful and Thoughtful Managers
There are two distinctly different, yet equally damaging, types of ineffective managers who can cause their team a world of harm. Micromanagers, whose involvement with projects is suffocatingly close, are the more infamous of the two. However, absentee managers are just as problematic because they fail to provide the guidance and support their team needs – especially during the most [...]
April 2019
Top Las Vegas Attractions That Won’t Be a Gamble
Las Vegas is notorious for its glitz and glamor, flashing lights and neon signs. This ritzy over-the-top town offers a break from reality and is packed with things to do. Here is our list of 10 of the best attractions in Las Vegas. High Roller Observation Wheel At an enormous 550 feet, Las Vegas’ High Roller sets the record for [...]
November 2017
9 Strategies for Effective Team Building
Reading Time: 4 minutes Teamwork can be a powerful asset for organizations. They can play off the strengths of each other, and improve weaknesses when properly unified. Here are 9 strategies to build stronger teams...
October 2017
Meetings and Music Licensing: Doing It Right
Virtually any meeting, even the very best ones, can be improved by music. Music is powerful—people can hear certain songs and make mental or emotional connections. The theme song from the movie Rocky, still motivates athletes and business professionals even decades after it was played for the first time. Songs can create a mood, help to get the audience [...]
August 2017
Creative Ways to Address Business Group Travel
Group travel can be just the thing to boost motivation, garner loyalty, and improve relationships. Taking some time to step out of the office and get a change of scenery will undoubtedly benefit any group. However, there are many ways to handle corporate group travel, and many opportunities. If you’re seeking a good reason to plan a business group [...]