 |
November 2008
The Incentive Game
As economic bad news continues to batter the U.S., companies of every size in every industry are taking a hard look at what cuts they can make to remain profitable. Planners might be fearful that incentive programs might be on the chopping block, but smart executives may want to think twice before using that red pen to slash the incentive budget. After all, what could be more important in these times than to keep employee spirits high, reward exceptional effort and show employee appreciation?
Read Article
Source: Smart Meetings, September 2008
Technology for Modern Meetings
"Conference centers offer a 24-hour meeting experience that does not begin or end in the meeting room, but promotes the exchange of knowledge, in the dining room, at the coffee break, and throughout the property," says Neil Pompan, president of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), based in St. Louis.
Read Article
Source: Meetings Industry Megasite, October 2008
Leading Learning
When resources are tight, talk is cheap. Cut to the chase with a baker’s dozen of practical tips you can implement immediately, today, right away — as in, now.
Read Article
Source: Convene, October 2008
Planning Green – A How To
Given the reality that thousands of business meetings and special events, with millions of guests, are held daily throughout the world, the event and hospitality industry is perfectly situated to have an extraordinary and positive impact on the environment. By planning events with enhanced awareness and by greening up each phase of the decision-making process, this industry can transform the way we do business.
Read Article
Source: Meetings and Convention Magazine, October 2008
10 great places to cool your jets at an airport hotel
Getting there is more than half the fun if you stay at the next generation of airport hotels, revamped to make a night near the runways more fun.
Read Article
Source: USA Today, October 2008
Four Season Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas continues to be draw for major companies and organizations around the world. Ease of flights, thousands of hotel rooms, and an endless array of entertainment and dining options, make Las Vegas an easy choice for an event destination. However, given the massive size of Las Vegas and the city’s signature hotels, how do you hold an intimate event and keep your group connected to each other? The answer is the beautifully appointed Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas.
The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is located at one end of the Strip and is connected to Mandalay Bay. Your guests are able to enjoy all that Mandalay Bay has to offer, while enjoying sleeping accommodations in a more peaceful and serene environment that is also casino-free. The Four Seasons has 424 guest rooms and suites, which occupy the 35th – 39th floors of Mandalay Bay. On property amenities include Charlie Palmer’s Steak House, the Spa at Four Seasons, and the hotel pool, complete with attendants to provide with Evian spritz, fresh fruit, and chilled water at any moment.
Meetings at the Four Seasons are executed in the same manner and style that you would experience at any other Four Seasons property – flawlessly. With 30,000 square feet of meeting space, including indoor and outdoor function areas, the Four Seasons Las Vegas can accommodate up to 700 people for a dinner function, or 550 people for a seminar set classroom-style.
To learn more about this venue, please visit: http://www.fourseasons.com/lasvegas or contact Aaron Missner, Four Seasons Las Vegas Sales Manager, and be sure to mention, "Opus Solutions."
Opus understands that planning for a C-level audience adds in an entirely new level of complexity, including managing the expectations of many people, who often have conflicting priorities and requests. Opus has perfected the delivery of flawless, on demand, event solutions that are tailored specifically to this audience. Careful thought and strategy is put into all components of your C-level function, including the appropriate Opus team, venue research, planning process, F&B selection, and the execution of unique and exclusive high-end activities. Opus Solutions' C-level expertise includes ongoing work on CEO Summits, Advisory Councils, and industry events for some of the top Fortune 100 and 500 clients, year over year.
For details about Opus Solutions' C-level solutions, please contact Kim Kopetz at 971-223-1144 or KKopetz@opus-solutions.com.
Thanksgiving! - Work off that turkey dinner this Thanksgiving with a whole range of fun kids' activities and games. Make sure to check out these delicious holiday recipes ...
http://holidays.kaboose.com/thanksgiving/
Meetup - Meetup is the world's largest network of local groups. Meetup makes it easy for anyone to organize a local group or find one of the thousands already meeting up face-to-face.
http://www.meetup.com
| sitemap privacy legal sign-up for free newsletter | © 2005 Opus Solutions, All Rights Reserved |