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?
In the realm of corporate and live events, producers know that it takes many hands to pull off a well-executed...
Why Hotels Might NOT Want Your Business
You’d think hotels would always be glad to have your meeting on their property. I mean…you’re bringing many people to...
How Will Weather Affect My Event?
As the band Outkast says, “You can plan a pretty picnic, but you can’t predict the weather.” How will weather...
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...