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As the adage goes, “you can’t please everyone”. This is especially true when catering to large groups, and, as meeting planners will tell you, nearly impossible. With the plethora of details that go into organizing an event, the line between…

Long known as a playground for Hollywood’s elite, the engaging coastal destination of Newport Beach, California is comprised of appealing opposites; upscale and affordable, casual and luxurious. With its stunning location along the Southern California coast, this beachside community has…

The bond between humans and other living systems is undeniable. Many people tend to thrive in nature, turning to calming ocean waters, lush gardens or a majestic mountaintop to alleviate stress. There’s actually a term for this connection; Biophilia, a…

Meeting planners understand that the younger generation has a slightly different approach to learning than previous generations given today’s technology.  The need to create a successful, engaging corporate event that bridges the gap between all ages is a must. To…

Visit Newport Beach is the 2019 Smart Stars Awards recipient for the top CVB/DMO in the west. This honor is extremely meaningful as it comes from meetings industry professionals who share their experience of working with our team; from the…

Mindfulness, a term that seems to be everywhere these days: mindful meditation, mindful seminars, mindful meetings. In it’s simplest terms, mindfulness means presence of heart. That’s the definition given to it by  Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction…

Event design trends continue to emerge as the year marches forward.  As with all design there should be a specific goal whether it’s boosting creativity for annual planning sessions or increasing your attendees attention towards company objectives.  Regardless of the…

Blending the terms “business” and “leisure,” bleisure means exactly what it sounds like: a combination of business and leisure travel in one trip. While it’s not a new term, it has been gaining more popularity within the meetings industry in…