If you’ve watched The Hotel Inspector you’ll know that one of her biggest bugbears is an empty hotel conference room. So why does she get so hot and bothered? Because an empty hotel conference room isn’t making you any money. But why do we struggle to think of ways to utilise an empty hotel conference [...]
We are all attracted to the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards, so if you’re planning any Oscars-themed events, how do you add Hollywood appeal? You certainly don’t have to invite top Hollywood icons such as Meryl Streep or Warren Beatty (especially Warren Beatty!) to make the speeches. However, there are tricks that we [...]
Do you want to host the perfect audio visual event but you’re a little worried about all the things that could go wrong? You’re not alone. AV events can take a lot more planning than your run-of-the-mill corporate affairs. You have electronic equipment to deal with, the venue itself and keeping to within a certain [...]
There are not many event managers that would admit it’s easy to attract top speakers. Furthermore, hiring top speakers can make the difference between pulling off a successful event or a submitting a mediocre affair. So how do you attract top speakers, especially when you don’t have a huge budget? Getting the right speaker is [...]
It’s soul-destroying and frustrating when you’ve put a lot of time and energy into creating your event to finish with poor event ticket sales. You’ve found a great venue, laid on the finest catering and booked the most exclusive speakers. But even so, no one is buying tickets. So what has gone wrong? Why aren’t [...]
As all event planners know, a tremendous amount of time, effort, thought and resources go into hosting a successful event. However, many event planners forget that the most important aspect of any event is to engage your audience. It goes without saying, we all aim for our carefully planned events to be meaningful and engaging. [...]
If you are in the position of having to stick to a strict budget, you might have come across the idea of an evening wedding. In short, will an evening wedding save or cost you money? The average cost of a wedding in the UK is a mind-boggling £25,000. So it’s no wonder couples are [...]
If you’ve been thinking about decorating this weekend and are struggling to find inspiration, fear not. We have put together eight of the best home decor trends for 2018. So whether you are decorating a living space, kitchen, bathroom or child’s bedroom, if you’re looking to be inspired, read on for some great home decor [...]
It can be hard coming up with novel and interesting event ideas, especially if it is always you that is expected to wow the audiences and the clients. So how do you keep your event ideas fresh, on-trend and exciting? Well, it’s easy to stick to the same old formula and go with what has [...]
Clients and audiences no longer look for a run of the mill event that simply sells products or advertises services. These days they want events with purpose. As consumer attitudes change and evolve, so should current events reflect this. Nowadays consumers want an authentic experience that speaks to their values and passions. Trends such as [...]
