In my last column, we discussed different ways and benefits of obtaining a commitment to meeting green from association and company executives. This commitment is a necessary first step in order to get the support that is often needed to incorporate change into the way your meetings are planned. Once this is established by executives [...]
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Tips: What's Cooking
Print double-sided name cards for seated diners or encourage attendees to turn their cards inward once seated. It takes the pressure off attendees to remember names, facilitates dinner conversation and literally puts a name to a face.
Starting a function with a wine tasting is guaranteed to break the ice [...]
An entertaining recipe for a delightful meeting experience
Pillow gifts may be left in guest rooms at the beginning or end of the event as an incentive or a memento, or every day of the meeting to reinforce the meeting’s message. Baskets of fruit, cookies or a bottle of wine with a selection of cheeses are common, but always welcome at check-in.
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Next time you meet in Houston, think about putting a TaxiCard in your delegates’ welcome packages. TaxiCards may be purchased for any dollar amount with a $25 minimum and delegates can add funds and review card balances online. TaxiCard holders simply present the pre-loaded card to the taxi driver at the start of the trip, [...]
