NEWPORT BEACH blog

The benefits of corporate team building run deep and wide. Team building events can help organizations elevate their employee engagement, boost production, increase profits, and create a thriving company culture. With a focus on collaboration, trust, motivation and just plain group…

Before social media, auto responders, and email blasts, before twitter and facebook, people connected either by picking up the phone or in person, face-to-face. Regardless of how tech-savvy our world has become, face-to-face meetings are the most effective way to…

According to Meeting Planners International, the number of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) sent to hotels has increased by 300% over the last five years. On average, it takes a hotel salesperson about 20-30 minutes to reply to a single RFP…

Oh the love-hate relationship between meeting planners and venues. While often a necessary component to any corporate program, and one of the elements considered when booking a destination, you’d think booking a venue would be a breeze. But that’s not…

From cultural fare to local delicacies you won’t find anywhere else, food can often be one of the best ways to get to know a new area. Destinations that appeal to a wide range of palettes are the ones that…

Recently I was asked to speak at a women’s conference, at the end of my session I could present my ‘offer’. But I was asked, what type of discount are you giving our attendees? Discount, I thought, hmm well, I…

December may be quickly approaching, and most of the country may be donning boots and jackets, but in Newport Beach, CA we’re still sporting bathing suits and flip-flops. Our pleasant climate, warm sunshine, and coastal access invites you to step…

Looking for a fresh approach to your next corporate meeting? Consider taking it outdoors. Studies show that fresh air, sunshine and blue skies release endorphins that reduce stress, heighten the imagination and boost creativity. In fact, research published in the…