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Sep 25, 2019
2 min

Destination Hong Kong: Asia's world city and a perfect global meeting hub.

Much of our focus for this year especially has been to scout new and interesting venues and destinations for our clients. We always pride ourselves in being able to offer new and interesting choices for events. Or putting a different spin on something tried and tested...be that venue or location. For our global clients, there has been a real push towards location as a central meeting hub. Somewhere all offices can attend and come together. Here is why we think you should be c

Aug 27, 2019
2 min

Experiences

Homecomings, loop pedals, surprise appearances and great end to Festival season.

We took a different approach to the 2019 festival season. We looked at more bespoke, personal and independent gigs this year. So what started with a 90s dance-fest in June with Clockstock, to a yoga and well being festival in Soul Circus...we finished at Chantry Park in Ipswich across the summer bank holiday weekend. Ed Sheeran has been on his Divided tour now for over 800 days taking in 260 gigs across the world. He decided to finish with 4 nights in Ipswich as a sort of hom

Mar 29, 2019
4 min

Destinations and Venues

A Planner's Guide: Trump Turnberry Resort

Last week we were invited up to Trump Turnberry for a FAM visit. The first thing that would spring to mind (other than Trump) would be Golf. Here is why we think you need to look beyond this and realise it has so much more to offer for Corporate and Private groups. Trump Turnberry Resort: The location is breathtakingly beautiful. Set on the west coast of Scotland, you view is drawn to the sea and Ailsa Craig that overlooks the resort. Due to time of year, we were unable to ta

Mar 28, 2019
1 min

Case Studies

Back for a 4th year - Autumn Ball Charity Fundraiser.

Following the success of previous years. We are delighted to be invited back by AJ Hills Ltd to plan and organise their annual Charity Fundraising Ball. Keeping within a formal dinner and dance format. Our team has been tasked with arranging everything from venue, menus, entertainment, promotion and managing ticket and table sales. This year the chosen charity is Horseback UK who provide an amazing service using Horsemanship to inspire recovery, build self esteem and a sense

Feb 18, 2019
3 min

Insights

Planning your corporate event: 5 key questions you need to ask.

Knowing how to correctly plan your event will make a significant difference between a successful opportunity or time and money wasted. For many clients we are involved in every aspect of their event, from start to finish. But some we come in after the initial discussions and when a plan should have been put in place. For many companies, just asking 5 key questions in your event planning stage can make such an impact when it comes to organising and hosting. Why are you doing t

Feb 6, 2019
2 min

Insights

Making your event successful - reasons you should consider an event planner.

So often when speaking with clients about their event planning. Most admit they simply either have no time to organise it, could do without the additional work or in some cases all of the above. Their next plan would be to delegate the job, which generally sees it being pushed onto the office manager or a PA / Secretarial position. In some cases, and taking nothing away from people in each role. This tends to work out ok. As mentioned some by nature are natural organisers and

Dec 19, 2018
1 min

Case Studies

A Planner's Guide: Annual Fundraising Ball

November saw the return of our Annual Autumn Ball. This was the third year in which we planned and organised the charity fundraiser for our client AJ Hills Ltd. This year we focused on raising funds for two Kent based charities - Demelza Hospice and Friends of the Wisdom Hospice. Both do amazing work working with people and families offering end of life care for children and adults respectively. The night as always was a huge success in which we managed to raise just short of

Oct 8, 2018
2 min

Insights

A Planner's Guide: When the event idea is right...but the execution and planning isn't there

We went to The Rum Festival: Kent, last Saturday. More and more events "festivals" are popping up from Gin to Prosseco and we always take a keen interest on behalf of our clients. This one especially caught out eye...rum being a particular favourite tipple of ours. Held at the Kent Event Centre in Detling, we were in high hopes after successful ventures there over the past few years involving various different spirits and wines. However....on arrival as much as the lovely tas

Sep 24, 2018
2 min

Experiences

That Dream Holiday: Adding a sprinkle of magic..!

When you have the chance to book that dream holiday, do you know what to do when there? Of course if your dream involves a beautiful relaxing setting, this may be straight forward to achieve. However those looking at multi stop vacations, it takes a lot of planning! This is exactly what happened when we were approached by the Jennings family from New Zealand. They were about to embark on a 3 week tour of Europe covering several of the major cities along the way. Covering all

Sep 17, 2018
3 min

Insights

A Planner's Guide: 10 Tips In Event Planning.

Autumn is upon us, but there will be no let up in your event calendar. Here are our 10 tips to help guide you through planning for any up coming events and hopefully making life that little bit easier! Please note: We hope the following provides a starting point for your event planning. Each event is different, but following the basic steps will ensure a smoother set up with less hidden surprises along the way! 1. Develop Event Goal and Objectives: The very first step is

Sep 12, 2018
1 min

Case Studies

Full Moon Yoga: Escaping urban insanity!

So it seems there is something to this yoga lark then...? For nearly 18 months now we have had the privilege of working with legendary Yogi and Peace Activist - David Sye. For many years his unique brand of "Yogabeats" has pushed boundaries within the yoga world and as such developed a following from those wanting to know more than just positions. After a fantastically successful Summer Solstice Retreat this year...our first real dip into actually planning and organising yoga

Aug 20, 2018
2 min

Insights

A Planner's Guide: Top Tips for Festive Events

Why the end of summer means it's time to start thinking festive...and what to consider when planning. Unless you have an in house events team or planner that is one of those already counting how many Monday's are left until Christmas. There is never an easy way or time to approach the subject of Christmas parties. However no is the time really you need to start assembling your team to begin the planning. Last year we found a number of clients...almost like a 2017 trend that l

Aug 13, 2018
2 min

Experiences

A Planner's Guide: Racing Events

Being an experienced event planner means that even though it's the middle of August and the UK is having it's best summer in decades...you still need to be prepared! So on the day we organised a small group to attend a race meeting at Sandown, followed by Nile Rodgers and Chic...of course it would be the first day of rain we had seen in nearly two months! We came prepared and so did our clients ready with our waterproofs ready for anything. Thankfully, the weather turned and

Mar 23, 2018
1 min

Case Studies

Global Media Agency assign MEaT to plan and organise their annual Off Site Conference.

Global Media Agency - Kingpin Communications have assigned our Travel team to plan and organise their annual European Off Site Conference. Working closely with the Senior Management Team we are planning for 20 employees to fly out to the sunny Algarve region for 3 days of work and reward. The trip is planned for July and will undertake full planning of flights, accommodation, transfers, dinner reservations, conference facilities and an amazing boat excursion, that will take i