Archive for May, 2011

May 20 2011

Emerging trend: Holding meetings or conferences on a cruise ship

Published by Jill under Cruise Ship,Unique Venues

If you’re looking for savings but still want to deliver a memorable meeting or conference, a cruise ship may be what you’re looking for.  With great group discounts, beautiful scenery and lively entertainment from around the world, more planners are requesting cruise ships than ever.   For example, check out the savings on Bahamas cruise [...]

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May 12 2011

Tips for hosting a green event

Published by Jill under Events,Green Events,Guest Blogger

We all love parties, the holidays and special occasions, but with each celebration comes the opportunity to spend a lot of cash on decorations, food, clothes, venues and the bits and bobs that make that perfect party. That said, you have the potential to make sure that your festivities do not cost the earth – [...]

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May 05 2011

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino welcomes NASCAR to their Dover International Speedway

Published by Jill under Delaware

When you think of NASCAR, the average person probably doesn’t think of bootlegging whiskey in the hills of Virginia.  But many believe NASCAR found its roots with bootleggers who had to design fast getaway cars. As the story goes, bootleggers in the Appalachian Mountains supplied the larger cities with their whiskey.  When it came time [...]

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May 05 2011

Choose the Right Keynote Speaker

Published by Jill under Venues

If you want to impress your guests, booking a keynote speaker to headline your event is a great way to encourage people to come. But how do you know which speaker to select? What exactly will he or she talk about? Will the people in attendance like the topic and the presentation?  Will the speaker [...]

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May 04 2011

Hats off to the royal wedding trends

Published by Jill under Venues

A lot has been said of the royal wedding. The dress. The kiss (x2). The hats. The guestlist. And did we mention the hats?                     Just as Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ wedding launched several trends, Kate and William are paving the way and cementing a [...]

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May 03 2011

A night at the museum: What to know about using museum venues

Published by Jill under Pennsylvania

When you think of where to host your next event, a museum may not be on your radar, but in fact, these venues incorporate both form and function and deliver memorable experiences. Think of all the rooms that most museums usually have: an auditorium, exhibit halls, grand foyers, and more.  With a little creativity, museums [...]

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