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In meeting planning we look at meetings and events as "creating experiences" for our guests, and that to do so requires the integration of all five senses. I explain in this post what this all means as it relates to meeting planning and other life events.

My site inspection review of the Doubletree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport

A visit to Camp Helen State Park in Panama City Beach, FL is a must see. It was quite possibly my favorite of the state parks we visited on our first road trip to Florida.

A visit to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Santa Rosa Beach, FL makes for a very fine day if you're in the Panama City Beach area.

Eden Gardens State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, FL is a must visit when visity the Panama City Beach area of Florida.

Components (or elements) of a meeting may differ from planning a vacation, but, it's the process you initiate and follow through on that will determine the results -- good, bad or otherwise. To be successful whether planning a meeting, a vacation, your wedding requires a PLAN and a PROCESS. As they say -- fail to plan; plan to fail. Not a good option. Check out my post on questions to consider when planning your perfect get-away.

How prepared are you should a medical emergency occur when you're traveling? Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, there are certain questions you'll want/need answers to should a medical emergency occur. Do not be caught unawares. Be prepared.

A REQUEST FOR FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) -- another must-have for your meeting planning toolbox. Once you've done your research and narrowed down your search, it's time to submit your request (via an RFP) for space to your preferred venues or vendors. My RFP template provides the necessary format to insure you cover all your bases, one that allows your preferred vendors to determine whether or not your program is a good fit.

The Celeste St. Paul Hotel + Bar is a neo-classic National Historic landark built in 1908 that was converted to a boutique hotel in 2020 in combination with Rebound Hospitality and Flannery Construction, a women-owned business with expertise in historical restoration.