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Posted on January 5, 2017
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

SEEK SPONSORSHIPS FROM YOUR CITY/VENUE…work with your host city and/or venue to assist in sponsoring welcome banners, coffee breaks, wi-fi access, etc. SHIP IN SOME SPONSOR DOLLARS…give shipping companies exhibit space in exchange for discounted shipping charges. DECORATE YOUR SAVINGS…offer booth space to local venues and decorators in exchange for goods & services during your event. SEEK MEETING CO-SPONSORS…Join forces with a complementing organization to help increase your attendance, improve buying power, diversify the mix of registrants but make sure the two organizations are...

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Posted on December 20, 2016
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

COMMUNICATION IS KEY…you must be a good communicator which includes not only a good RSVP tool but being proactive with a pre-event communication follow up. KNOW WHO’S NOT SHOWING UP…you can’t fix it if you don’t know about it so make sure to track your no-shows and which groups or segments they belong to. SET UP A STANDBY LIST…airlines and hotels have mastered the no-show percentage so never turn away people wanting to attend your event, put them on...

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Posted on December 14, 2016
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

This massive, newly-renovated hotel is the only game in town. With over 900 rooms and 100,000 sq. ft. in meeting space, there's no argument that the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Jacksonville is the premiere meeting space location in the city. For one of the largest metropolitan areas in the Southeast region, Jacksonville is lacking in hotel product. The Hyatt Regency Riverfront is the crown gem of the city. Here's why: ...

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Posted on December 14, 2016
Blog, Industry Events, Meeting Planner Tips

Earlier this month I was in Barcelona, Spain for IBTM world (formerly EIBTM). IBTM world is a leading global event for the meetings, incentives, conferences, events and business travel industry. It was an extraordinary event with so much to offer. If you missed this event, here's a highlight of the most important takeaways for planners. Relationships Matter I've said it before and I'll say it forever: Relationships matter. Trade shows like IBTM world are an incredible way to form relationships within the...

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Posted on November 28, 2016
Blog, Industry Events, Meeting Planner Tips

IBTM World Barcelona 2016 here I come. IBTM World is all about relationships and whether you’re a hotel or CVB looking for more group business or you’re a meeting planner looking an honest hotel consultant that can help you source your leads and negotiate your hotel contracts, I’M HERE TO HELP so let’s meet during the conference! #MeetMark This year I’m making things even more exciting with my #MeetMark promotion. If you’re a hotel or CVB looking for new leads or a meeting...

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Posted on November 10, 2016
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

It was exciting to hear that the San Diego Port Authority has approved a total makeover of the Seaport Village area near the Grand Hyatt San Diego including an additional 1,000 hotel rooms for the city. This project will also include a 480-foot observation tower which will be a fantastic to an already beautiful city. This article though is a trend that is GOOD for meeting planners. We have seen hotel group rates coming down in major markets such as...

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Posted on October 13, 2016
Blog, Industry Events, Meeting Planner Tips

IMEX America 2016 here I come. IMEX is all about relationships and whether you’re a hotel or CVB looking for more group business or you’re a meeting planner looking an honest hotel consultant that can help you source your leads and negotiate your hotel contracts, I’M HERE TO HELP so let’s meet during IMEX in Vegas! #MeetMark This year I’m making things even more exciting with my #MeetMark promotion. If you’re a hotel or CVB looking for new leads or a meeting...

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Posted on February 16, 2016
Blog, Meeting Planner Tips

KEEP THEM CLOSE: Shuttle costs are high so schedule special events as close to the bulk of the guest rooms as possible or seek convention facilities or hotels with as many rooms within walking distance as possible. -- USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Educate attendees on all public transportation options available in a city, particularly if there's a stop right at the convention center or the hotel. Often, it's quicker than taking a shuttle through downtown and cheaper for attendees than a cab or Uber. DISTRIBUTE...

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