Checklist for Meeting Planners
You have picked the location for your conference and signed a contract…what’s next…
COVID-19 Updates: Information for lodging, activities and other services, CLICK HERE.
You have picked the location for your conference and signed a contract…what’s next…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It is fabulous being the Wedding and Special Event Coordinator here at Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds! I work with clients to make their most spectacular event dreams a reality. It is my priority to ensure clients have a great time during the event planning process and the end result is up to the highest standards…
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…