Billie Hauschel is joining our team as the Manager of Meetings and she has the richest history. This Pasadena native and former Rose Bowl beauty queen made her way to Acapulco Mexico in the swinging ‘60’s to launch her career. Working as an event planner and luxury estate manager, she handled corporate events for 7-Eleven International and…
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We all know a 5 star hotel is fabulous, but do you know what is the difference between a 3 star and a 4 star hotel? How about a 4 star hotel in Europe vs a 5 star hotel in the US? Or the difference in 4 diamonds and 5 stars? Sophie-Claire Hoeller, with Business…
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It’s that time of year again… IMEX America is just around the corner, and our adrenaline is running! Take it from us, you’ll need some sleep, redbull, concealer and very comfortable shoes. Smart Meetings Magazine recently interviewed a few select industry insiders regarding their IMEX America Experience… see what our President, Carla Salvans-Buchborn, CMP –…
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“Las Vegas is a great convention destination, but most people overlook it for incentives, and they shouldn’t”— Great quote from our President, Carla Salvans-Buchborn, in this wonderful article by Patrick Simms of Insurance & Financial Meetings Management. Read a bit more about how Las Vegas is truly a great place for Incentives… it’s a winner for…
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Sharing a fantastic article from Karen Gines from Successful Meetings Magazine. Great tips on negotiating agreements with international venues, with contract pointers and expert commentary from yours truly! (insert shameless plug) ARTICLE: REACHING AGREEMENT BY KAREN GINES Great Read, teachable moments and news you can use!
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Our VP, Rick Buchborn, receives 15 min of fame (or more in our office!) with a photobomb opportunity at of our favorite events of the year — Collaborate by the Collinson Media Group. Creativity at it’s finest!!! Way to go Rick! …and thank you to our friend Gary Goosman for catching our VP in Action!…
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