Checklist for Meeting Planners
You have picked the location for your conference and signed a contract…what’s next…
How to Improve Your Site Inspection: A Hoteliers Perspective
Planning a meeting? You’ll want to ensure an in-person site inspection and planning is essential to ensure your site inspection time is well spent. The old adage applies: if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Over the years, I have read many articles about this topic, and most have been written by seasoned meeting planning professionals. The majority of those ideas from my perspective have been very relevant. However, I wanted to provide input from the hotelier’s perspective to aid the meeting planner on what would be beneficial to help us, the hotelier, help you the meeting planner…
Tim McGill, Director of Sales and Marketing
I enjoy working with the Asilomar team which is a dedicated and passionate group of hospitality professionals. They are very proud of the facilities and their commitment to serving our guests is reflected by the high frequency of returning guests…
Meeting Planning Considerations for Religious Groups & Spiritual Events
While planning a religious or spiritual group meeting can be a challenge, the personal rewards in setting the scene for a life-changing and uplifting event for the attendees are unsurpassed. The best way to get started with your planning process (before contacting a hotel or conference center) is to consider a few factors so that your chosen meeting venue will be best able to meet your, and your organizations, goals…
Denise Morton, Senior Sales Manager
I help the association, and non-profit markets plan conferences here at Asilomar Conference Grounds. My market is so varied I can be talking with a doctor about a scientific conference hang up the phone and speak with a non- profit company planning a conference for their international dance community…
The 72 Hour Plan for a Great Trade Show Experience
Recently I was asked to represent my company at a trade show in Las Vegas at 4:55 PM on a Friday because a colleague couldn’t attend. The challenge? The show started on Monday! Even with this type of short notice, this was not an opportunity that I was going to pass by! Trade shows are a great place to meet potential clients face to face and an opportunity to highlight your product to a receptive audience…
Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry
Environmental pollution is not tied to one particular place on the map or business. Instead, it occurs everywhere and in all industries – including hotels. Now more than ever we must take action to prevent environmental degradation and climate change. Here are some helpful starting points for making your hotel more sustainable…
3 Secrets to Build a Strong Team
Hosting a team building event will demonstrate to the staff that you appreciate them and are willing to invest in their success. It could also be exactly what is needed to recharge your staff’s batteries and refresh the office atmosphere to achieve future success…
Ashley Soria, Stage Director & Sales Manager
As a sales manager at Asilomar Conference Grounds, I focus on sharing the wonderful meeting spaces and natural beauty of our property with potential groups. I target the Corporate Market, mainly in the Silicon Valley and Bay Area, and encourage them to “unplug” from the daily grind and reconnect with themselves, their coworkers and the ocean…
5 Tips for Pre-Planning a Successful Holiday Party
It’s that time of year again, and you need to begin planning your company’s Holiday Party! Everyone has worked so hard, and it’s up to you to reward their efforts with a great time…right!? There are many factors, deadlines, and challenges to consider when planning these types of events. Here are some tips to make the entire process a little bit easier…
