Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage. Consequently, planners restrict the entire focus of creative event design to novel visual and sensory elements. But I feel frustrated that so many opportunities to improve our events are going to waste.

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Meeting organizers are constantly on the lookout for the best hotels in every city (if you need help with site selection and negotiation , let us know!). Nashville’s lively Broadway, thriving music scene, and genuine southern charm make it a perfect destination for numerous corporate events.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 6, 2024

An incentive travel company is a specialized type of event management company (in our case, a corporate events agency) that focuses on planning, organizing, and executing incentive travel programs for businesses. Looking for Event Inspiration? first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 27, 2022

Client Objective: Create a custom brand-activation event experience for 500 attendees at the The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa that offered a beautiful product-focused event design , perfect for product marketing shots(wanna see the PHOTOS ?), Services we provided: Site Selection and Negotiation.

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A short list of large properties (Over 500 hotel rooms on property) Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Golf & Spa Resort Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort Need help with site selection and negotiation?

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. Whatever the purpose of your company’s corporate event is, you must make sure that the event is on target and successful. One way to ensure the event’s success is to hire a professional event planner.

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Blue Spark Event Design

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Client Objective: Design a leadership work retreat for top employees that offered on-brand Instagram-able networking events and an educational opportunity for them to grow within the company. After a delicious and well-designed menu, the guests danced the night away to their favorite songs from the expert DJ! Custom Event Décor.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Costa Rica extends a warm welcome to all meeting and event visitors! It ranks among the top 10 most popular countries in Latin America for meetings and events. Click to Fill Out an RFP Selecting a Hotel (overwhelmed with Site Selection and Negotiation ? Need Help Producing Your Next Incentive? We can help.)

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The post Incentive Travel as a Motivational Tool first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. The post Incentive Travel as a Motivational Tool appeared first on Blue Spark Event Design.

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Blue Spark Event Design

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Challenges: There were four big challenges for this event: size, location, intimacy, and interaction: Finding an event venue that held 500 guests was the first challenge. Creating a COVID-friendly, outdoor event. The client felt an outdoor event offered the safest option for their guests. Site Visit Management.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 1, 2024

Host a Memorable Launch Event Organize a launch event that leaves a lasting impression on attendees. Choose a venue that reflects your brand’s identity and sets the right tone for the event. The post Product Launch: Ten Ways to Create a Lasting Impression first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 26, 2023

Things to Consider: Weather and Climate Power, Audio Visual, Rigging Access Food and Beverage Entertainment Event Design and Decor Staffing #1: Weather and Climate The first and foremost is of course Weather and Climate. 3: Access Be sure to evaluate Access for all your event staff, vendors, and talent/performers.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 24, 2022

When searching for an event company to partner with, many meeting planners utilize a traditional Destination Management Company (DMC) in the city of their convention. Partnering with a full service corporate events agency that understands the higher-level thinking of your executive team and marketing direction will yield higher event success.

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Blue Spark Event Design

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

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. This will help guide your event location decisions.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JULY 15, 2022

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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency in 2024? Check out this comprehensive list of the best event agencies in the United States and Canada. of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% Want to see your event agency in this list?

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 10, 2022

A Destination Management Company (DMC) is an organization that offers professional event and group-travel related services only in destinations where they are located. Themed Events. Destination management companies can provide décor, lighting, linens, florals, activities, and more to create the perfect themed event.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Post authored by Rachel Stephan, Event Marketing Strategist, sensov/ event marketing. A lot goes into crafting the ultimate event experience. Putting a successful event together means a lot of moving parts. There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. Event Planner Challenges.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 12, 2024

Additionally, Playa has over 15 hotels with 500+ rooms and ample event space for meetings and incentives, as well as boutique hotels for a more intimate setting. The post Inside the Incentive: Playa del Carmen first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. And Playacar is a great option for families.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

Creating successful recurring events isn’t only good for brands but also for planners. Maintain your momentum by creating events that stick to your attendee’s minds. These tips can apply to almost any event. For example, start with venue design that both attracts and engages people as they enter your venue.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The Client: An international skincare and makeup company with one internal meeting planner and a small support team who’s daily tasks focused not only on events, but also social media and public relations for the entire company. Welcome reception design and management. Design and execution of two offsite plated dinners at wineries.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

It only takes a few minutes of perusing news headlines to grasp how important event security is in this day and age. Safety and security is one of the biggest issues we have in our business currently and people are talking about it continually,” said Ben Goedegebuure, Vice President, Global General Manager of Maritz Global Events.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 31, 2023

The post Top Five Reasons to Book a Food Tour in Your Conference City first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. That way, all the stops can be ADA compliant and the correct vehicle will be provided.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 8, 2023

Knowing your event’s budget, goals for the trip and demographics will really help when selecting a resort. During a recent site visit, we quizzed the locals on where they would stay on vacation, and most of them (who were younger) said they would stay on the Dutch side because it had better nightlife. Martin/Sint Maarten?

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 17, 2023

Final Thoughts Whatever you decide to do with your group, focus on your event goals. The post Seven Things to Do in Sint Maarten / Saint Martin on Your Incentive Trip first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. Your back will burn quickly when you’re face down in the water! Looking for more gift ideas? blog coming soon!)

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

The first stepping stone on our path to building successful experiences was to develop a succinct checklist of key considerations for holding live events while still being health-conscious. There are a number of elements we can add to your event that will increase the safety of your attendees. Which got us thinking, “Where do we start?”

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 29, 2021

Scan the incentive location for hotel date availability (2022 might be packed already because of events that moved from 2020 and 2021.). The post Top 3 Things You Should Be Working On Now For Your 2022 Incentive first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. Are you trying to eliminate flights for this trip all together?

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 20, 2021

If your guests are more likely to drive to your upcoming event location, Scottsdale is easily accessible from six major cities and five states. Hotel Valley Ho offers 33,000 square feet of meeting space and a stylish Sky Line Rooftop venue perfect for outdoor event views of the surrounding desert and mountains. Resorts and Hotels.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. Some of them are focused soley on events, others are full-service agencies.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 7, 2021

W Montreal is a thoroughly modern hotel operating under the Marriott brand and is situated in the midst of the social scene, with bold design in its guest rooms and event venues. A Focus on Montreal, Quebec, Canada first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. Deciding What to Do, Now That Might Be Hard!

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 2, 2022

With over 60 art galleries, exclusive offsite mansions are perfect for private events. The post Top Ten Incentive Trip Destinations for 2023 & 2024 first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. Destination 2: Jackson Hole, WY. Why We Love It. Jackson Hole offers unparalleled nature and unique activities.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 7, 2021

With over 60 art galleries, exclusive offsite mansions are perfect for private events. You’ll need a light jacket for outdoor activities or events, but the weather never drops below that. The post Top Nine Places for Incentive Trips in 2022 first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. Location: Jackson Hole, WY.

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