Event WiFi – Everything meeting Planners Need to Know

Event WiFi – Everything meeting Planners Need to Know

WiFi is a necessity in today’s world.

Almost every RFP that crosses our desk requests “Complimentary or discounted meeting space WiFi. ” Although, complimentary meeting space WiFi is becoming a standard request, few meeting planners can answer specific questions when asked about their WiFi needs and capacities. In-depth conversations are imperative to ensure the hotel’s free WiFi capabilities can meet your conference requirements.

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Mindfulness in Meetings

Mindfulness in Meetings

Let’s talk about Mindfulness and Meetings, shall we?

 The application of mindfulness in meetings appears to be one of the hot topics in our current environment, but what does mindfulness related to meetings actually mean and how can we all get onboard with this inspiring concept?

Let’s discuss meetings.

By show of hands, how many of us enjoy, appreciate, and/or value meetings, specifically several meetings a day, and/or week?  Anyone? Any hands up in the air?    

Our world has become riddled with meetings all tied to our electronic calendars on a daily or weekly basis.  One thing that seems to be consistently agreed upon is that meetings can be a waste of time, are exhausting and create anxiety for the tasks going undone while attending these meetings.  Our minds drift elsewhere while banter is happening among colleagues or when presentations are lasting longer than anticipated.  

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Destination Wilderness :: Properties and Programs focusing on Nature and Adventure

Destination Wilderness :: Properties and Programs focusing on Nature and Adventure

Have you ever considered a wilderness destination for your company meeting or retreat? 
Has an eco-resort in Costa Rica, glamping in Montana or a dude ranch in Colorado ever been tossed around as possible meeting or incentive destination?  What about adding an outdoor team building activity to bring your attendees into nature for your next conference?  

If you have never considered these ideas, maybe you should!

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