The Value of Face-to-Face Meetings and Events
What are the Benefits of Virtual Meetings, How and Why?
The Benefits of Incentive Trips
We get this question all the time. “Hello, Blue Spark! Can you help me? I want to plan an incentive trip…
What Types of Event Staff Can I Hire & Why Are They Important?
Why Hotels Might NOT Want Your Business
Say What? You’d think hotels would always be glad to have your meeting on their property. I mean…you’re bringing many…
How Will Weather Affect My Event?
What Is Hotel Sourcing? And What Does It Cost?
Congratulations! You’ve chosen your host city for your conference and/or event. (Hey – that’s a feat in and of itself…cool)!…
Catering Tips: Dietary Restrictions and Food Allergies
Whether you’re developing a menu for 20 people or 2,000 people…navigating through catering options can be daunting. Especially considering that…
Heather Pilcher, CSEP, CMP joins ILEA International’s 2019-2020 Certification Taskforce
ILEA International’s 2019-2020 Certification Taskforce The International Live Events Association, ILEA, is a global community of thousands of creative event…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN THE BIG APPLE – Planning an Event In New York City
Overview Owning a successful business is an accomplishment within itself. That’s why, when a company crosses a milestone like an…