Castle Blog Content On Events

Top 10 Domestic Incentive Destinations in the U.S.

When thinking about your next incentive destination, think closer to home. The United States offers some of the top incentive destinations in the world, and you don’t need your passport to get there. Domestic incentive programs offer shorter and often lower-cost flights, hotels that meet every objective and activity options to fit within a variety…

Introvert-Friendly Events

I’m an event planner—and a self-proclaimed introvert. As many of my fellow introverts can attest to, we learn how to “act” extroverted when moments call for it, but the act can take quite a bit of energy to maintain for long periods of time, especially at events. How one responds to stimulation is a simple…

Aloha from Maui: Five Questions with Keri McIntosh

We firmly believe that our accomplished team of public relations and event professionals are our greatest asset. From crisis communications experts and media relations mavens to event managers and strategists, our team at Castle does it all. Our Five Questions blog series highlights our team’s areas of expertise with an inside look into their roles…

Piecing Together the Event Planning Puzzle: Five Questions with Emily Langlois

From passionate event planners to media relations specialists to crisis communications experts, our talented team of public relations and event professionals are the cornerstones of our success. Our top-notch employees provide effective event, marketing, public relations and social media strategies to our wonderful clients across a wide range of industries. Our Five Questions blog series…

It’s Happy Hour – Why Are You Still Working?

You receive a calendar invitation to an office happy hour and are told that attendance is optional. Perhaps it’s during your typical nine-to-five grind in a conference room or after hours at a local hotspot. You think “do I have to go?” and conjure up every excuse not to attend. Because what really is the…

The Passionate Planner: Five Questions with Andrea Rhoads

Our seasoned team of public relations and event management professionals are the pillars of our success. From planning and executing special events around the world to developing social and digital media strategies that deliver results, our team does it all. Our Five Questions blog series aims to showcase the various skills and insights of our…

How to Get Involved in the Events Industry as a College Student

As a college student interested in event planning, you may feel you must wait until after graduation to start your career in the events industry, but that’s not true! Here are five (5) strategic ways to immerse yourself in the events industry as a college student. 1. Join Event Industry Groups on Your College Campus…

Maui, Hawaii: Finding Solutions in Sustainable Event Management

Last year, Maui, Hawaii welcomed nearly 3 million visitors to the island (for perspective, this is compared to approximately 155,000 residents) and it appears that the number will continue to rise, fueled in part by the increased number of flights and air carriers into the market (i.e. Southwest Airlines), additional international audiences, and a continued…

Sports Incentive Programs That Engage Everyone on The Team

Some of the most anticipated and televised events in the world revolve around sports. From the Olympics and the Super Bowl to the World Cup and the Kentucky Derby, sporting events draw crowds across all cultures. When it comes to planning events around the world of sports, event planners have a unique opportunity to provide…

The Creative Problem-Solver: Five Questions with Maria Ryan

At Castle, we believe the cornerstone of our success is our talented team of event management and public relations professionals. From creating compelling content for our PR clients to strategizing and producing effective event marketing materials specialized for each client’s unique needs, our team does it all. Each Castle team member brings special skills and…