Monterey Meeting Connection
It’s not hard to see why Monterey, California is the event destination of choice for many business meeting professionals across the nation. With a beautiful coastal setting, plenty of recreational activities and a plethora of fine dining and shopping options, it’s the perfect location for enjoyable gatherings of all varieties....
The Westin St. Francis
Completion in 2009 of a $40 million transformation. Located in the heart of Union Square, The Westin St. Francis is more than a luxury hotel; it’s a time-honored landmark that’s part of San Francisco’s rich history, a site frequently visited by tourists and locals alike. With its close proximity to...
North Beach Restaurant
North Beach Restaurant has a longstanding reputation of being one of San Francisco’s ultimate dining experiences. With a warm, Tuscan-style atmosphere and a menu filled with the finest Italian dishes, it’s the perfect restaurant for corporate clients to show that they care about their business partners. The restaurant’s rich culinary...
Lodging to Meet a Variety of Needs
Northern California hotels offer catering services, convenient parking, state-of-the-art audiovisual...
National Restaurant Trends
Meeting and event planners looking for dining facilities to add to their business itineraries are faced with two key factors:... more »
Building a Strong Team
With the recent slight downturn in the economy, many companies are having to review ways to economically boost morale and... more »
Spa Savvy Meetings
Spas and other lifestyle-oriented programs have become a must-have for meetings and events. Meetings and events include spa packages in... more »
Starting the ROI Process
If it hasn’t been established already, ROI is an element of the meetings and events industry that planners are going... more »
There is No "I" in Team
Team-building events are often the most difficult to plan and execute because of the emotionally charged subjects that are addressed.... more »
Going Raw and Beyond
The last ten years has seen an enormous growth in the popularity of sushi. Casual sushi bars are favorite hotspots... more »
Calling All Professionals
Professional event service providers are poised to please when it comes to meetings and events. Professional meeting planners, caterers, public... more »
How to Cut Technology Costs
Audiovisual equipment and presentation technology is essential to meetings and events. Although projectors and 35 mm slides used to be... more »
Corporate Fundraising
One of the growing trends of corporate America is that employees of major companies are finding themselves being asked to... more »
Creative Catering
Anyone who has attended a lengthy business meeting knows the importance of high-quality food and refreshments to the success of... more »
Fish Sticks and Other Reasons to Hire a PR Firm for Event Planning
The fabulously inexpensive caterer you hired is running only about 20 minutes late, your florist overcharged by an obscene amount... more »
Golfing to Succeed
Over the last two decades, golf events have become staples of the corporate calendar. Whether it’s to generate community goodwill... more »
Budget Planning
As budgets become more and more scrutinized, it’s imperative that planners stay within budget and don’t surpass their allotted spending... more »
Planning a Successful Meeting
It’s only 20 minutes into the corporate team building meeting, and restless audience members are shifting in their chairs. The... more »
Corporate Golf Trends
The face of golf has changed since the boom of the industry in the 1990s. Golf has become the number... more »
Measuring Success with Phillips ROI Methodology
Gone are the days when the typical business meeting planner was given a budget, asked to organize an event and... more »
10 Steps to Making Your Hotel Stay More Environmentally Friendly
While it is important for hotels and resorts to put green initiatives in place, there are things that you can... more »
Meetings on the High Seas
Cozy hideaways, small lounges and casual parlor settings with inspiring views are just a few of the things that have... more »
A Plate Full of Trends
With the popularity of cooking programs on TV, celebrity chefs and newspaper and media pieces, the public is more educated... more »
Speakers Offer a Spark to Meetings and Events
Speakers can make or break an event. Anyone who has ever witnessed a speaker flop knows that finding the perfect... more »
Using Event Professionals to Draw a Crowd
Event service providers produce all of the essentials that are needed to create a dynamic and alluring tradeshow booth. The... more »
Generating Meeting Attendance by Using Social Media
Available and free new technologies are changing the way meeting planners create awareness of upcoming events. Thanks to Web 2.0... more »
Hire a Public Relations Company and Avoid a Meeting Meltdown
The fabulously inexpensive caterer you hired is running 40 minutes late, your florist overcharged by an obscene amount and the... more »
Six Ways to “Go Green”
Many meeting planners are discovering that going green is more cost effect and provides a multitude of unexpected benefits. The... more »
How to Use a Concierge Effectively
The hotel concierge is often thought of as a luxury service that only top-tier guests are invited to use. However,... more »
Perfectly Planned Events
The San Francisco Bay Area offers meeting facilities and event venues that are as classy and diverse as the locale... more »
Diverse Dining Options Define Northern California
Northern California is saturated with world-class restaurants, one-of-a-kind wineries and a sophistication that is unmatched across the globe. There are... more »
Creative Catering for All Occasions
Special events require special needs and the San Francisco Bay Area offers a wide variety of services for just about... more »
Hottest Racing Games are Here
With branches in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Plan>It Interactive’s inventory of interactive games is unmatched. Experts in... more »
A Meeting Planner's Best Friend
The hotel concierge is often thought of as a luxury service that only top-tier guests are invited to use. However,... more »
