Tag Archives: Event Planning

PCMA’s Service In Sync

Posted on November 13, 2012 by sarah

Service In Sync® (SIS) is a program encouraging PCMA members to come together and give back to their local communities on behalf of the meetings industry during the first week of November. Greater Philadelphia’s Chapter of PCMA gathered this Saturday at … Continue reading →

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Free Apps for Meeting Engagement

Posted on November 7, 2012 by sarah

If you’re a meeting planner, chances are that you want to increase engagement at your event and you probably don’t have too big of a budget to do it with. GooseChase is an app for Apple iOS and Andriod that … Continue reading →

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Fed. Reserve: Tourism Spending Up

Posted on October 10, 2012 by sarah

The Federal Reserve reports finding brisk activity in the travel and tourism sectors. Thanks in large part to better-than-last-year convention books across the industry, travel and tourism activity over the summer has been booming across many markets. According to the … Continue reading →

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GEP Washington Named in Top 25 DMCs List

Posted on July 24, 2012 by sarah

Six GEP Partner DMCs Named to Special Events’ Top 25 DMCs list Washington, DC-July 2012—Global Events Partners (GEP), the leading partnership of Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide, is pleased to announce that six of its DMC Partners have been named to … Continue reading →

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Global Events Partners Summit: New Orleans

Posted on July 18, 2012 by sarah

Every year the Global Events Partners network convene on a city, bringing together the world’s best and brightest in destination management. This year the meeting took the city of New Orleans by storm. Between the sessions, breakouts, receptions and dinners, … Continue reading →

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Weather Woes: Risk Management

Posted on July 3, 2012 by sarah

Given the crazy weather patterns Mother Nature has had in store for the US and abroad this year, it’s never too early to make some contingency plans for your meeting. For example, a Category 3 hurricane with duration of 1- … Continue reading →

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Sense-ational Themes

Posted on June 27, 2012 by sarah

The new trend in spectacular events is engaging all of the senses. Special Events Magazine recently wrote an article highlighting the three emerging themes that have captivated the first half of 2012. Color Splash:  Picking a color-based theme is a … Continue reading →

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A New Take on the Taste of Philly

Posted on May 29, 2012 by sarah

Philadelphians in the “biz” know the “Taste of Philly” themed event – soft pretzels, Rocky, cheesesteaks, Ben Franklin, and maybe a Liberty Bell. While this tried and true theme hits the mark for clients hosting their first-ever event in Philadelphia, … Continue reading →

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Baltimore’s Sailabration! June 13 – 19

Posted on May 25, 2012 by sarah

Star-Spangled Sailabration, June 13-19, is an international parade of more than 40 tall ships and naval vessels.  These ships sail into Baltimore for the national launch of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star-Spangled … Continue reading →

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Maynard Jackson International Terminal

Posted on May 16, 2012 by sarah

The team from GEP Atlanta flew by the Maynard Jackson International Terminal at the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport on opening day. The latest $1.4 billion addition to the world’s busiest airport boasts a sleek, modern design with streamline blue lines … Continue reading →

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