As 2014 winds down and you try to wrap your head around the fact that another year has gone speeding by, we thought it might be fun to take a quick look at the year ahead.
We’ll kick off 2015 by warming up to the hottest hotels, exploring what’s new, what’s classic and what’s trending. From customized rooms to personalized experiences, from “glamping” to virtual concierge technology, we’ll check out the next big thing in accommodations and report back to you before you check in.
Winter is the perfect season to plan for that annual conference or company meeting a few months from now. This year, why not explore some new territory? We’ve got the most divine destinations in mind for you. Find out who makes our list of fabulous CVBs, what they can do for you and your guests, and what sets their city or town apart from all the rest.
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest impression. In the spring, we’ll dig into the small plates or “Tapas” trend and reveal the foods you should be serving this year. If the thought of roasted potatoes, spicy chorizo, sweet stuffed peppers or artisan cheeses makes your mouth water, then you’ll want to get your fill of what we’re serving.
If you’re like us, you’re ready for some fun at the end of a long winter. Get in the spirit of spring by looking at our list of team building trends and activities. Send your crew down a zip line, on a treasure hunt, out for lawn bowling, up a climbing wall, or into a kitchen for a culinary event. There are so many new, fun, challenging and even exciting ways to build comradery and communication amongst your crew that you’ll have troubling picking just one.
Think your guests might want to feast on a falafel? Taste a little Thai? Savor some seafood? Or just inhale a hamburger? No matter what they’re craving, there’s a food truck to fulfill it. With so many of these diners driving around these days, you can cater your event with some of the most fabulous fare your fair city has ever tasted. We’ll get the wheels of inspiration turning when we show you new ways you can add food trucks to your event.
Want to know more about wine? We’ll give you a list of winners that your guests should be sipping at your event this summer. Plus, we’ll hand you a host of unique venue ideas for summer parties where entertainment is a part of the package. From amusement parks, to boat charters to botanical gardens, we’ve got your must-do list that you can’t do without while the weather is warm.
Looking to make a meeting memorable? We’ll ask industry pros for advice on effectively branding your event. Tune in for tips on everything from naming your event, to developing a tagline, commissioning a logo, and creating a brand experience that attendees will talk about and remember.
Just because the dog days of August signal the sunset on summer doesn’t mean you can’t still take your team out to the ball game. We’ve got a list of the sports venues that will be a big hit with your group. After all, there’s no better way to build a team than to take in or take part in an action packed event like go karting, horse racing, or even a game at the stadium. Most of these venues also score big with onsite food, beverages, private meeting space and more.
Typically autumn means back to school and we know your group is no exception to that rule. That’s why we’re talking about the best training centers for conference season this fall. Find out which ones have the greatest amenities, the best spaces, the most perks, in the perfect places. You’ll learn what to look for in order to make yours an “A+” event.
Once the weather starts to turn brisk, it’s time to think about escaping. We think you’ll agree, there’s nothing better for your crew to do than cavort at a resort retreat. All-inclusive resorts can range from a home-on-the-range ranch experience to a mountain peak ski resort to a lakeside lodge and include comfy accommodations, fabulous food, banquet and meeting space, and more.
Before you know it, we’ll back in holiday planning mode again. (It’s just 360 short days from now—give or take a few!) That’s when we’ll reveal what’s happening in holiday décor. Why shouldn’t your party have the hottest in lights and linens, plus more? Then we’ll invite you to learn how to have the most welcoming warm winter reception at some fabulous banquet halls, community centers, country clubs and restaurants. And finally, as our gift to you, we’ll let you in on which scrumptious after-dinner treats are a must serve this season.
These are just a few morsels to tempt you! We’ve got even more spotlights, expert advice, inside scoops, planning tips and tools ahead that we can’t wait to share with you!
In the end, as we bid adieu to 2014, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for being a loyal reader and also wish you the very best of health and prosperity in 2015. From all of us at meetingpages.com to all of you … Happy New Year!
