NEWPORT BEACH blog

Getting ready for your next big program? Wondering if you need a DMO or DMC? Or both? Still trying to figure out just exactly which company does what and when? We get it; there are plenty of acronyms floating around.…

Newport Beach Restaurant Week is the perfect time to feed your inner carnivore as many of the participating restaurants offer up meaty selections on their menus. From steaks to burgers, there’s more than enough meat for every day of the…

One of the biggest challenges meeting planners face is delivering an engaging program within budget. Even for the most detailed planner and skilled negotiator, staying on budget is not easy, especially if your group has a caviar taste and a…

Jazz aficionados are anxiously anticipating this upcoming annual event here in Newport Beach. Jazz music will fill the air both day and evenings during the 16th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party (February 11-14, 2016). This year offers an added bonus,…

The area’s resorts are a sure-fire bet when it comes to special events like Newport Beach Restaurant Week, and Valentine’s Day? President’s Day holidays are no exception. With these celebratory weekends fast approaching, now is a great time to take…

If the Internet’s aggregate review sites have taught us anything, it’s that a food critic lurks within the depths of everyone’s soul. It’s a part of the psyche that isn’t satisfied with declaring a plate of food good or bad.…

Often the most overlooked and many times the last element booked for conferences or events, ground transportation is a crucial component to any meeting or conference. In order to ensure a safe, comfortable and stress-free transfer, there are several questions…

We all hope that the weather will be beautiful when planning a corporate meeting or event, but we know that’s not realistic. We can never be 100% confident that the weather will cooperate, but there are several steps any planner…