It doesn’t matter how often I have been to London there is always something new. I was surprised to see so many cranes in the sky this last visit; building is happening everywhere and sometimes where you least expect it. New brands, new hotels, new refurbishments; it’s hard to keep up! While there is a […]
This year over 40 GC team members from around the world gathered at IMEX Frankfurt to meet with global hotel and DMC suppliers and learn about new products and destinations. Prior to arriving in Frankfurt, we held a GC team meeting in Edinburgh to connect, communicate and collaborate. I have always found that meeting face […]
Nothing can take the place of face to face meetings; especially when 90% of your team operates in a cloud based, virtual work environment. This month nearly 40 of the GC team met in Amsterdam prior to attending the IBTM trade show in Barcelona. For some it was our first face to face meeting; for […]
India’s MICE market on the rise. According to Smart Meetings’ World Report India, corporate meetings and conferences is on the rise; three of India’s largest cities were ranked among Cvent’s top 25 Asia Pacific destinations for meeting planners in 2016 and 2017. The report states: “U.S. companies from United Technologies to Lowe’s are major players. […]
more and more organizations are realizing the benefit of working with a knowledgeable and professional worldwide organization like GC to source their meetings and events. Why not you?
Summer is over – thank goodness! At least that’s what we hear from many of the moms out there. Vacation is over, school is back in session and it’s back to business! While we’ve had a busy summer there is a subtle change in atmosphere, tone, and activity when September rolls around. We look forward […]
It’s a destination that continually reinvents itself and is sure to amaze its visitors. Our group participated in a “Singabites” tour to experience the sights, smells and tastes of local neighborhoods – very trendy, unique and a foodies’ paradise! Ask me about Singapore; I’m happy to share. I am now back in Phoenix and it’s […]
While the hotel was only a 4-minute walk from the station, with map in hand, I exited the train station without a clue as to what direction I should head out, despite asking 3 people on the street for guidance. Long story short, I finally got to the hotel, only to find out that there […]
We are mid-way through a very turbulent year (U.S. elections, the exit of the U.K. from the EU, and more) and now more than ever we all need to rely on our relationships to navigate some turbulent waters. Thank you to all of our clients, team members and suppliers as we work together to keep […]
Information is NOT the be-all end-all; actual experiences ARE. Many of us have been misled by a review or “information” obtained from the internet. Trust the source. The old order of “big company” security is a thing of the past; people are looking for opportunities to set their own course and be rewarded for their […]