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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.

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Inside the Incentive. A Focus on Costa Rica

Blue Spark Event Design

Go inside the incentive with a focus on Costa Rica to learn how this location can be a great fit for your next incentive trip. Costa Rica extends a warm welcome to all meeting and event visitors! Need Help Producing Your Next Incentive? A Focus on Costa Rica first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design.

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Success Story: An Incentive-style Executive Retreat, Sonoma Valley, California

Blue Spark Event Design

The Client’s Objective: Utilize a professional creative event agency to produce an incentive-style executive retreat offering multiple days of leadership training, bonding opportunities, and local and exclusive experiences in the selected destination. Design and execution of two offsite plated dinners at wineries.

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Top Five Reasons to Book a Food Tour in Your Conference City

Blue Spark Event Design

Here are the top five reasons to book a food tour in your conference city. Top 5 Reasons to Book a Food Tour in Your Conference City: Taste the Local Cuisine and Cocktails Learn Local History Along the Way It’s a Bonding Experience Great Way to See the City! Your next favorite beer might be from a future conference city! #2:

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Outsourcing Your Corporate Event Might Be the Best Decision You Ever Made.

Blue Spark Event Design

Corporate events are a great tool for incentivizing your sales team, training your employees, connecting with your clients, strategizing with your board members, building bonds between departments, levels, remote workers, etc. did you know that event planning is one of the top most stressful jobs ?).

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How To Select the Right Event Location for Your Corporate Event

Blue Spark Event Design

It can be overwhelming to planners when the executive team says, “Find the best location for our next event (insert also conference, incentive trip, board retreat, etc.)!”. Here are some quick strategies to help you find the right location for your next event. Event Goals. Why is this crucial? Ready to get started?

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Benefits of Hiring a Professional Event Planner

Blue Spark Event Design

Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. If you don’t have time to focus sharply on what needs to be done well, a professional event planner is a great way to save time, money and ensure success. Why should you hire a professional planner? Ready to get started?