Wellness Activities Will Boost Satisfaction at Your Next Meeting
March 18, 2015
At Special D Events, we recently planned a series of 4 day meetings across the US. Making sure that we included self-care and wellness activities in the agenda for attendees was a top priority for our client. Below is just a sampling of ideas Special D Events came up with for this project. Informational Suggestions…
Creative Holiday Ideas for Your Next Event
December 16, 2014
Follow Special D Events on Pinterest Not just for the holidays….trending events are using nature in the décor. Gingerbread house décor is hot again – sometimes the houses are inspired by the company or venue itself! Retro Entertainment like carolers or oversized games are popular. Here’s…
A Time for Thanks
November 25, 2014
Thanksgiving is almost here and we are all excited about having family and friends together for the celebration. Besides the amazing food, America’s Thanksgiving Parade® here in Detroit, and the four-day weekend, Thanksgiving is an opportunity for us to reflect on 2014. It has been a banner year for the team at Special D Events, taking…
Best List of Hotel Contract Concessions
October 24, 2014
Navigating hotel contracts can be a confusing and scary process for planners. Here at Special D Events we have a wide range of client types; so over the years we have compiled a go-to list of concessions we can negotiate on behalf of our clients. The concessions which we are successful in negotiating into the contract will…
Special D Events Wish List
May 8, 2014
We as event planners spend our time listening to our clients and creating events that are exactly what they envisioned. From simple requests to over the top production, it’s our job to make their ideas come to life. If you could have one wish for your dream event, what would it be? “I would like…
Need Internet for Your Meeting? Here Is What You Need to Know
April 9, 2014
Avoid surprise invoices after the event and difficult conversations by arming yourself with some of the latest tips from industry experts on buying WiFi or wired internet for your meeting. Meeting planners may rely a little too much on their technology partners to guide them down the right path. You could be overpaying the hotel…
No Room at the Inn: A Meeting Logistics Lesson for All
December 5, 2013
Our solution Three to four pallets were shrink wrapped for shipping instead of the 30-40 boxes we had originally anticipated sending separately. We partnered with a logistics company that would pick up the boxes, take them back to their secure warehouse, palletize them and deliver them to the hotel for us. The best part of…
Charging Stations Can Enhance Conference & Tradeshow ROI
April 9, 2012
Cell phone charging stations are popping up everywhere; large crowds gather providing users with a quick power up and giving sponsors a new avenue for visibility. These convenient kiosks offer a spa experience of sorts for your personal technology. They are particularly effective at trade shows and conferences because of the great brand exposure they…
Nickel and Dimed
April 8, 2010
Feeling nickel and dimed nowadays? Join the club. The recent announcement of Spirit Airlines to charge passengers as much as $45 for each piece of carry-on luggage has left some people to wonder what’s next? Sad but true, even the meetings and events industry cannot buck this trend. I recently was speaking with the catering…
Environmentally Conscious Meeting Planning Tips for Earth Day
April 21, 2014
At this point, every planner should be doing at least one thing they can say has made their events more sustainable. Here we review some of the common applied ideas and some not so obvious actions you can take to be more environmentally conscious while planning your next corporate meeting. Find something on this list…
Taking Care of the Customer – Making Sure All Attendees Feel Welcome
October 15, 2013
First Time Attendees Host a pre-conference session to review what makes your meeting unique / best in the industry Design a welcome booth or mini-lounge for them near the entrance / registration Include a special thank you gift in their registration packet Organize an ambassador program with volunteers who have attended before Offer contests, prizes…
