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The Coronavirus: A Meeting Planner’s Perspective
It’s hard to deny the impact the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on the meetings industry. Already, major events both inside and outside of China such as Cisco Live Melbourne, a partner conference with more than 8,500 attendees and the Mobile World Congress, the mobile industry’s largest exhibition which was slated to take place in Barcelona…
Read MoreThe Big Kickoff…of the Meetings Industry
While many might view the Super Bowl as the official kickoff of the year, the Castle events team launches a new year with an event of another kind. For our clients, their annual kickoff meeting is equivalent to the “Big Game” in sports, complete with game plans, hype and lots of leadup. The onset of…
Read MoreTaking a Gamble: Planning a Corporate Meeting or Event at a Casino Hotel
With the Encore Boston Harbor opening this weekend, I started thinking about the pros and cons of planning a corporate meeting or event at a casino hotel. First things first, a casino hotel might not work for every company or occasion, but there are very good reasons to consider them. Since these properties receive revenue…
Read MoreMaking Meetings Matter
Internal conferences and meetings play an integral role in a company’s ability to develop business strategy, discover new industry trends, and connect employees in a way that facilitates discussion and promotes a shared vision for success. To ensure participation, it’s important to find a central location to host these events – especially if your company…
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