Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 19, 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!) Rosen Shingle Creek Renovated in 2019, the hotel features 1,501 stylish guest rooms and suites with 524,000 square feet of meeting space.

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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!). Guests can enjoy delicious cuisine at the on-site restaurant, relax with a drink at the bar, and take advantage of the 24-hour fitness center. That’s some record!

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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. Where are your headquarters and staff located?

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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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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2022

For planners, the goal is to be proactive instead of reactive so you can best communicate your values as an organization and be transparent about the site-selection process/criteria. Also inform them how it impacts members and hospitality staff located in those destinations/states if there’s pressure to move to another city.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

A Cultural Home of Diverse Identities Albuquerque’s National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is an architectural gem located in the historic Barelas neighborhood situated alongside the Rio Grande and the Paseo Del Bosque—one of the largest Bosques (a gallery forest habitat that grows along riverbanks, streams and floodplains in the Southwest U.S.)

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Meeting venues surround prime entertainment locations within steps of Cabo San Lucas’s exhilarating nightlife and waterfront dining. When To Go Although this location is beachside, it is on the Pacific Ocean, which runs colder throughout the year than the Gulf of Mexico. and a dip in the ocean helps you cool off from the heat.

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 29, 2023

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! It ranks among the top 10 most popular countries in Latin America for meetings and events. Need Help Producing Your Next Incentive?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. Brandy Hudgins Hudgins has been named sales manager of small meetings for Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB). It’s located just north of Miami in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.

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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. With multiple locations in conference cities like Orlando, Fla., How many of your attendees want to be locked up? It’s a serious question. 01_Anna Marie Events.jpg. Gating level.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

You can certainly pick one of the ordinary places to hold your next meeting – or you can get off the beaten path and choose Tucson, located in the heart of the gorgeous Sonoran Desert. Why did USA Today include Tucson in a list of cities emerging as a “top pick for biz meetings”? Learn more at VisitTucson.org/Meetings.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

million square feet of space, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre features 21 meeting rooms, 12 column-free halls, and more than 1,800 hotel rooms on site. In addition, 1,800 on-site hotel rooms, a capacity of 12,000 across the facility’s combined spaces, and flexible configuration options will suit every group’s needs.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

You can certainly pick one of the ordinary places to hold your next meeting – or you can get off the beaten path and choose Tucson, located in the heart of the gorgeous Sonoran Desert. Why did USA Today include Tucson in a list of cities emerging as a “top pick for biz meetings”? Learn more at VisitTucson.org/Meetings.

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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

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. Specific City – Savannah was the desired location. To make this work, we incorporated sleeping rooms and meeting space at a nearby hotel within walking distance. Onsite Meeting Producers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s never too early to plan ahead for next year’s ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio. If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Columbus Skyline photo by Andy Spessard. Get Touristy. Columbus Zoo.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. The site offers daily articles, industry reports, webinars, and more. Perhaps most notably, the EIC promotes Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programs and credentials.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 13, 2023

As social and political challenges come to the fore, associations, DMOs, and convention centers are faced with decisions concerning the locations of their events. This was prior to me joining the organization, but we have had a history where we have made decisions like that to move meetings. We have plans in place.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 12, 2024

Playa del Carmen, located on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Quintana Roo state, is considered one of the top beach towns in Mexico. What Makes Playa del Carmen Special Playa del Carmen is known for its beautiful white sand beaches, charming boutique shops, and convenient location near historic sites.

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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

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. The site offers daily articles, industry reports, webinars, and more. Perhaps most notably, the EIC promotes Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programs and credentials.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 20, 2021

Scottsdale is one of our favorite locations for group incentives and meetings. If your guests are more likely to drive to your upcoming event location, Scottsdale is easily accessible from six major cities and five states. Scottsdale Meeting and Event Offsite Venues. Getting There is Easy. Resorts and Hotels.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Agency Location Description 160over90 New York, NY 160over90, an award-winning cultural marketing agency within the Endeavor network, boasts 800+ thinkers, doers, and makers globally. BOND Events Canton, MA BOND Events hosts meetings forums for the world’s leading Principal Architects, Interior Designers and Specifiers. Submit it here.

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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. It’s smart for DMOs and EDOs to collaborate to attract talent to their location. Virtual meetings will continue, even as travel resumes.

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Redfin

JULY 19, 2023

Wind power can also be harnessed in certain locations to generate clean energy, further offsetting the house’s electricity needs. For example in Aspen, CO , these homes benefit from the earth’s thermal mass, maintaining comfortable temperatures even in high-altitude locations.

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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. Scan the incentive location for hotel date availability (2022 might be packed already because of events that moved from 2020 and 2021.).

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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 7, 2021

When it comes to perfect locations to bring you’re top performers, you just can’t beat Montreal, Quebec! Located in the southeast corner of Canada in the province of Quebec, visitors can reach Montreal by air in three hours or less from most major central and eastern US cities. Getting There is Easy.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 31, 2023

As you walk between venues, let your tour guides share the history of the area and potentially why barbecue is the best thing on the menu, or whether mobsters ate at those locations. #3:

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 17, 2023

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. 5: Enjoy Fine Dining at Grand Case Located on the French side of the island, Grand Case offers a beautiful little town center filled with dining options from casual to fine dining.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 8, 2023

Let’s Discuss Why You Should Go… Getting There There are three airports located on the island: Princess Juliana International (SXM), Grand Case-Esperance Airport (SFG), and F.D. The Dutch side is called Sint Maarten and the French side is called Saint Martin. Roosevelt Airport (EUX).

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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!” ” Location: George Town, Grand Cayman. Location: Jackson Hole, WY. Location: Mallorca, Spain. Location: Los Cabos, Mexico. Are you ready to start planning for 2022?

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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? There are many locations from our 2022 list that made it this updated list. Since companies started traveling again, incentive locations have been harder and harder to find in short booking windows. Getting There. Getting There. When to Go.

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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. Location-based city tours, spousal tours, theme park tickets, etc. Most importantly, our team is comprised of experienced event and meeting strategists.

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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. Most importantly, the Blue Spark team is comprised of experienced event and meeting strategists. Historical Perspective. We are big-picture aware and detailed focused.

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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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