Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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!) Check out our Success Story from a recent incentive trip we did at the Bellagio) The Bellagio Las Vegas is unique because of its massive size and lavish amenities.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies that meet Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) standards are guaranteed to be licensed, a registered business for at least 5 years, have a certified event professional (DMCP) on staff, and maintain at least three full-time employees to meet your needs as a client. And that’s not all you can expect from ADMCs!

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Are you ready to start selecting destinations for incentive trips in 2023 or 2024? Since companies started traveling again, incentive locations have been harder and harder to find in short booking windows. Companies who are looking for a high-end incentive trip focused on health and wellness will do well to consider Mallorca.

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DCI

MARCH 3, 2023

Last month, DCI teamed up with Questex Travel & Hospitality Group to host a roundtable with industry leaders on diversity in meetings and business events. Canvas Meetings & Incentives, and Streamlinevents. Canvas Meetings & Incentives, and Streamlinevents.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Rising hotel and airline costs , along with increasing demand for more and longer meetings is pressuring planners to make critical choices to stay in strict budgets, according to a new study by American Express Meetings & Events. Internal meetings land on the lower end of the spectrum and incentives are the most costly.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 8, 2023

Sint Maarten is a picturesque island in the Caribbean filled with beautiful views of aqua waters, stunning hotels, unique experiences, culture, and culinary delights that make it perfect for incentive trips. All three will affect your guests’ travel and overall budget for the incentive program. The post Inside the Incentive.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 20, 2021

Scottsdale is one of our favorite locations for group incentives and meetings. The Scottsdale area offers more than 70 meeting-friendly properties that range from award-winning resorts and stylish, urban hotels to limited-service accommodations that will maximize your budget. Small Incentive. Large Incentive.

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Achieve Incentives

JANUARY 26, 2021

Team Achieve’s site selection specialists have been traveling to meet with our partners in top incentive destinations. As you get started on selecting your hotel partner, you’ll want to make sure the property can safely host your attendees. Read our blog on the Top 9 Questions to Ask Your Destination Partners.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 17, 2023

Here are seven awesome things to do in Sint Maarten / Saint Martin during your next incentive trip. From outdoor adventures to water activities to shopping and more, this is a great resource that showcases why Sint Maarten is a great incentive location. For your incentive trip, why not try a dine-around? Get in the water!

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 7, 2021

Take a look a these nine top incentive trip locations to be better prepared when your company finally says “Ok, let’s do this!” Why We Love It: Clients who are looking for a high-end incentive trip focused on health and wellness will do well to consider Mallorca. Are you ready to start planning for 2022?

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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. Meeting space management. Services we provided: Hotel sourcing. Rooming list management.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 29, 2021

Because 2020 and 2021 created such a whirlwind in the hospitality industry, incentive elements and locations that used to be tried and true, now need to be reviewed for availability, access, and offerings. Review Your Incentive Rewards Program. Is your incentive budget the same as 2019? Search for Incentive Offers.

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DCI

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Site selection consultants influence an estimated 40%-60% of location decisions nationwide involving 100 or more jobs. All site selection consultants agree that you need a compelling value proposition that demonstrates your community’s “why.” How are you staying in front of them? Craft Messaging that Stands Out.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

A new MeetingsNet survey finds nearly 70 percent of planners expect fewer attendees on site due to high airfares, while nearly 60 percent have narrowed their destination options due to potential air delays and cancellations. The other complicating factor for meetings is the potential for schedule changes along with delays and cancellations.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

A healthy number of meetings-industry companies made the list, and the rise of unique experience providers shows what your attendees are excited about. There are a healthy number of meeting and event planning companies on the list, check out the slideshow for a sampling of privately held companies with impressive growth rates.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 7, 2021

While travel restrictions may be preventing us from actually visiting our favorite international cities, we’re taking a fond look at some of our favorite incentive destinations. The post Inside the Incentive. Take Montreal, for instance. A city with the look and feel of Europe, but much closer to the United States.

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DCI

JUNE 9, 2023

Every three years since 1996, DCI has released its Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing study , providing a roadmap for the types of information executives and site selection consultants seek and how to influence them. Dialogue with industry peers” was way ahead of any other factor in the U.S. counterparts.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 11, 2016

Faced with more qualifiers than rooms, one incentive meeting planner scrambled to think outside the resort. read more.

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Blue Spark Event Design

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

However, finding that type of hotel with the large number of rooms and meeting space required narrowed down the available property inventory. Further narrowing down the hotel options was factoring in the desired program date (during high season), maximum room rate, and volume of meeting space. Onsite Meeting Producers.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 15, 2022

Alex Zapple , CMP, CEM, DES, Director for Meetings and Member Experience, American Society of Nephrology: We are putting it in our RFPs about agreeing with our values, including our DEI values as well as sustainability. Wade, and our meeting is in New Orleans, and concern. Moving a meeting of our size is extremely difficult.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JULY 15, 2022

Outsourcing benefits both you and your company: Time – If meeting planning is not part of your current job description, learning, crafting, and organizing all the elements needed can be a daunting and time-intensive task. If you’ve successfully energized the sales force, how about planning an incentive trip to reward them?

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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.)!”. Relevant: Sales increase by 1% from the sales professionals that win the incentive trip. Kids Club – Want to bring families but you also have meetings?

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. Third, you also need to choose someone that has event or meeting experience. Finally, you need to find a planner you trust to honor and support your company’s brand identity during the event or meeting. More contacts, more choices.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

American Express Global Business Travel New York, NY American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) stands as the world’s premier B2B travel platform, offering software and services to oversee travel, expenses, and meetings/events for companies globally.

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DCI

JULY 19, 2021

For the unfiltered outsider perspective for tourism brands, we survey past and potential visitors, as well as meeting planners, tour operators, airline executives and travel advisors. Their work resulted in thousands of inquiries from talent and spiked traffic in both Vermont’s tourism and economic development sites.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 31, 2023

Going to a new convention city with your group and want to offer local and exclusive options ? How about a local food tour? Here are the top five reasons to book a food tour in your conference city.

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Redfin

MAY 5, 2023

Buildings may receive certifications in one or more categories and can lose them if they don’t meet continuing education requirements. Develop a plan incorporating LEED strategies in various categories (site selection, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality).

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

AlliedPRA creates local destination experiences for meetings, incentives and events that move hearts, minds and businesses forward to deliver unforgettable moments. BCD Meetings & Events. Their expertise spans corporate events, sponsorship activation, live experiences, travel incentives, and more. San Diego, CA.

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