Not All Bar Options Are Created Equal
When it comes to choosing the right bar service or package for your event, the primary bar options include Open…
How To Be in 10 Places at Once and Manage My Conference Effectively
One of our favorite expressions is “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”. It reminds us that even though…
Success Story: An Incentive-style Executive Retreat, Sonoma Valley, California
The Client: An international skincare and makeup company with one internal meeting planner and a small support team who’s daily…
Top 3 Things You Should Be Working On Now For Your 2022 Incentive
Because 2020 and 2021 created such a whirlwind in the hospitality industry, incentive elements and locations that used to be…
Top Nine Places for Incentive Trips in 2022
Are you ready to start planning for 2022? Let’s leave 2020 behind and start researching what is possible. Take a…
Success Story: International Simultaneous Hybrid Product Launch in Three Cities Across North America
The Client: Global internal meeting planner who was also in charge of public relations, social media and all events company…
What is an Entertainment Rider? Why is it Important, and What does it Cost?
Most of us have heard of entertainment riders because famous bands or performers have requested ridiculous items, like a bowl…
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…
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…
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)!…