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Las Vegas gets an unusual new wedding chapel - USATODAY.com

2011-12-20T07:59:00.000-08:00

Las Vegas gets an unusual new wedding chapel - USATODAY.com

The Cosmopolitan shows how cool it is - again!

Seven Tips To Jump-Start Your Creativity

2011-08-09T07:54:00.000-07:00

I consider myself fairly creative. I am not more creative than you.

I’ve just spent a lot of time practicing creativity.

And I’ve surrounded myself with people who constantly encourage me that I can be creative. It helps that my parents, family and teachers always encouraged me that I was creative. Believing that inner voice that “You are creative” is extremely important to success.

You Are Creative!

Continue reading. From Jeff Hurt at Velvet Chainsaw

Hotel concierge seeks to turn guests into repeat customers

2011-07-17T13:48:00.000-07:00

Article from the Las Vegas Review Journal profiling a Cosmopolitan concierge.

Wedding Planners Debate Rewards, Risks of 'Day of' Coordination

2011-07-16T18:53:00.000-07:00

Mix a sluggish economy with a crop of brides who see media versions of beautiful weddings everywhere and use the Internet to price-shop—and what do you get? Relentless pressure on professional wedding planners to pare down their traditional role as experts who guide the bride for months ahead of the big day. Instead, many brides who believe they can "do it yourself"—the DIY brides—are pushing wedding professionals to offer "day of" wedding services.

The topic brings a range of responses from professional planners, with those who flat-out refuse to offer such services and others who have added some form of short-term planning to the range of options they offer. Link to full article.

The Four Cs Of Social Engagement: Social Media For Events

2011-02-07T12:26:00.000-08:00

According to a recent study, 80% of American adults use the Internet. 75% belong to a social network. Our social media use is increasing and event organizers need to adopt new thinking, new directions and new strategies for event communications and engagement. Full Article from Midcourse Corrections

Please Toss The Bridal Show Chairs

2011-01-21T10:52:00.000-08:00

For your next bridal show, 86 the chairs!!

Read more

5-Week Course for Wedding Planners

2010-06-04T08:10:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas, June 7, 2010 – With the growing number of women entrepreneurs wanting to enter the wedding planning business or expand their base of knowledge, The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) will offer a special, FASTtrack Wedding Coordination & Design course starting July 12. Students completing the 5-week course will earn a Certificate in Wedding Coordination & Design. Students will learn the best practices of wedding coordination/planning and the latest in wedding design and trends. Classes are taught by industry professionals, and include externships and various site visits.

This is the first time the school is offering this course of study as a 5-week program. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9 AM until Noon. The school will help out-of-town students with housing options.

For more information and to sign up online, please go to www.tisoh.com

25 Ways To Use Social Media For Your Next Event

2010-05-26T11:26:00.000-07:00

1. Identify a hashtag for your conference.
A hashtag is a key word or abbreviation preceded by the hash or number symbol such as #EC10. Hashtags are adopted by event organizers to encourage conference participants to use in their tweets. Hashtags were created as a way to search and aggregate information on Twitter. More information on hashtags.

2. Search to see if anyone else is using your hashtag using one of the tools listed below.
If not, list it with these same tools. There is not an official hashtag registration system.

Tagalus – a user-defined dictionary of hashtags.
Define your hashtag by tweeting @Tagalus Define (list your hashtag) as: (definition of hashtag) Full Article

LinkedIn Groups for Meeting Planners

2010-05-25T17:29:00.000-07:00

LinkedIn Groups for Meeting Planners: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

The Wedding Market Blog

2010-04-18T08:53:00.000-07:00

Recommended: The Wedding Market Blog
by Andy Ebon

Summer Schedule

2010-04-05T14:37:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas, April 5, 2010 – The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) today announced its summer classroom schedule for six certificate and three diploma hospitality courses. The semester begins the week of May 17 and continues for three to six months. Courses are taught in the evening to best accommodate working schedules. Courses will include: Conference Management & Event Planning, Wedding Coordination & Design, The Art of Concierge, Event Design & Production, Art of Food & Beverage, Hospitality Human Resources, Meetings & Event Catering, and Hospitality Leadership & Supervision. Enrollment is limited. The TISOH’s campus is conveniently located close to McCarran International Airport at 3614 E. Sunset Road, Suite 110.

In addition, TISOH announced the schedules for three 5-week FASTtrack certificate programs in Conference Management & Event Planning, Hotel Operations and Wedding Coordination & Design, all beginning July 12. FASTtrack programs meet daily and feature the same instructional team of credentialed industry professional instructors.

Separately, all TISOH programs are available online with rolling admissions. Online programs at TISOH are self-paced, feature audio/visual PowerPoint presentations with one-to-one instruction. Students can start whenever enrollment procedures are complete.

For more information and to sign up online, please go to www.tisoh.com. Enrollment is limited.

About TISOH

The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) was founded in 2005 by professors from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The mission of the school is to offer practical, short-term hospitality training programs developed for industry by industry. Along with class instruction, most courses include site visits and working internships. The school curriculum includes conference management and event planning, meeting & event catering, event design & production, hospitality leadership and supervision, wedding coordination and design, the art of concierge, art of food and beverage, hotel operations and hospitality human resources. Students may elect to study on site or enroll in TISOH’s online courses.

For more information, contact The International School of Hospitality at 702.947.7200 or visit www.tisoh.com.

Wedding Planners Develop New Strategies to Handle Price-shopping Brides

2010-03-10T08:01:00.000-08:00

From Special Events magazine:

To fight against bargaining brides and the sour economy, many wedding planners have developed new ways to package their talents. Some examples

NEW TISOH YouTube Channel

2010-02-25T07:59:00.000-08:00

TISOH now has a YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/tisoh1

The first video clips uploaded were from the NACE Student Chapter Industry Panel that was held last night. The panelists were:

Frank Gregory, Aria at City Center: Moderator
Cheryl Sgovio, Thomas & Mack, Cox Pavillion, Silver Bowl: Stadium and Arena Catering
Michelle Polci, Harrah's Entertainment: Hotel Catering
Carrie Key, Dragonridge Country Club: Club Catering
Destinee Walker, Koi at Planet Hollywood: Restaurant Catering

Video from the Career Fair today will be posted soon.

Relish Gourmet Hot Dog Truck at Career Fair at TISOH

2010-02-24T19:10:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 25, the TISOH Hospitality Career Fair will be held between Noon and 3 pm. The Relish Gourmet Hot Dog Truck will be there to provide their fabulous menu, where nothing is over $3. It is worth a trip just for a hot dog, as this innovative truck is generally on the West side of the Strip.

TISOH is located at 3614 E. Sunset, between Sandhill and Pecos.

The Career Fair is open to the public and it is FREE.

Hospitality Career Fair - February 25

2010-02-17T06:35:00.000-08:00

Open to the public. On-the-spot interviews with reputable employers including Harrah's Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Station Casinos, Activity Planners, Champagne Entertainment Group, Big Dream Marketing, Hofbrahaus, and more.

Thursday, February 25, 12 pm to 3 pm. Free Admission.
The International School of Hospitality
3614 E Sunset Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas (between Sandhill and Pecos)

Plus, free career development workshop, "What Hospitality Employers Look for in a Job Candidate." 12:30 & 2:00, presented by Nelandra Anselmo MS, Career and Lifestyle Coach.

For more info: http://www.tisoh.com/alumni.asp
702/947-7200

Conference & Event Fast Track Program

2010-01-30T08:57:00.000-08:00

Our Conference Management & Event Planning Fast Track Certificate Program is starting on March 15 in Las Vegas.

This intensive 5-week program is designed for Las Vegas locals as well as those that can come here for a 5-week stint. We can assist with housing options and tuition loans.

For more information: http://www.tisoh.com or info@tisoh.com
702-947-7200 or toll free at: 1-877-GO.TISOH

Art of Food & Beverage Certificate Program

2010-01-26T16:19:00.000-08:00

The Art of Food & Beverage Certificate Program is a 12-week program that meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm until 9:45 pm on the TISOH Campus on Sunset Road, close to Pecos.

The program includes culinary concepts of international cuisines, beverage pairing and the latest techniques.

For more info.

Edible Wedding Dress

2010-01-20T13:49:00.000-08:00

This wild and crazy design, known as the Cake Dress, will allow everyone to congratulate the bride and get a piece of wedding cake, all at the same time More photos.

Career Fair at TISOH

2010-01-16T14:13:00.001-08:00

The International School of Hospitality in Las Vegas, will be hosting an open-to-the-public job fair on Thursday, February 25, from 12 pm until 3 pm. Admission is free. No registration required.

The career fair is featuring on-the-spot interviews with reputable employers for jobs in:

Food and Beverage
Concierge Services
Conference Management
Event Planning
Wedding Coordination and Design
Hotel Operations
Hospitality Human Resources
Event Design and Production

Location: TISOH Campus, 3614 E. Sunset Rd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89120 (just east of Pecos).

For More Information: http://www.tisoh.com/alumni.asp or info@tisoh.com or &702) 947-7200

If you are an employer that wishes to exhibit, it is free.

Top 10 Best Careers for 2010

2010-01-05T15:27:00.000-08:00

NUMBER 8: Meeting Planner

Employment of meeting and convention planners is expected to grow faster than the average for all professions over the next decade or so. The number of jobs planners hold is forecast to jump 16 percent, thanks to the growing importance of meetings to increasingly global companies.

US News and World Report: Link.

Conference Management and Event Planning Certificate program in Las Vegas starts on January 25. Online certificate program can start at any time. http://www.tisoh.com or info@tisoh.com

Couple Replaces Wedding Cake with Giant Tuna Fish

2009-12-26T08:58:00.000-08:00

A company in Japan is taking the traditional wedding cake in a very different direction, replacing it with a giant tuna.

In a video on YouTube a Japanese couple cuts a 100 kilogram -- or about 220 pound -- BigEye tuna with a very large knife at their wedding reception.

Our New Website is Up

2009-12-01T08:31:00.000-08:00

Check out our new and improved website at: http://www.tisoh.com

It is easier to navigate much more user friendly.

From BIZBASH: What Las Vegas Event Pros are Working on This Season

2009-09-08T15:34:00.000-07:00

With the unofficial end of summer now behind us (that would be Labor Day), event professionals are looking to the fall—a traditionally busy time—to see how the economic recovery will help the industry rebound from what has so far been a pretty slow year. We asked a group of local planners and vendors what they have in the works for the coming months. Here are some highlights.

"Baskow is very excited about the fall season. We have written 68 proposals in the past three weeks for September, October, November, and January events. We see the economy coming back strong. I recently booked two name celebrities for October events in Miami and four well-known speakers. People are also spending money again, starting to book Vegas venues and talent. This is the most exciting news for our economy." —Jaki Baskow, owner and C.E.O., Baskow & Associates

"People are calling me for private catering and booking events from Las Vegas to California. At Southern Wine and Spirits Las Vegas, sales were higher than expected for the Labor Day weekend. [We] anticipate that with the projected December 4 opening of the Mandarin Oriental, the first CityCenter tower to open, things will be on the rise. People from all over are eager to see what this project looks like. New restaurants and attractions are what drive people here. With all the excitement and buzz around this project, our local economy should take a step forward. People want to travel and get away—now is a great opportunity to do this. Room rates, packages, and shows are discounted to draw [convention, meeting, and event business, plus tourism] here." —Nick Lorenz, founder, Lorenz Catering, and executive chef, Southern Wine and Spirits For more, click here.

Fall 2009 Certificate Programs

2009-09-01T07:21:00.000-07:00

Final weeks to enroll!
Classes begin September 14

Fall 2009 Certificate Programs in:

- Concierge / Guest Relations
- Meeting and Event Planning
- Wedding Planning
- Leadership and Supervision
- Food and Beverage

Art of Concierge Certificate
Learn five-star guest relations and Concierge service skills that symbolize the quality of fine hotels, luxury residential condos and corporations. For Concierge, there is no city more exciting than Las Vegas. Classes start September 15.

Conference Management & Event Planning Certificate
Learn to plan, design and manage meetings, special events, conferences, conventions, tradeshows and more. In Las Vegas, conferences and events serve more than six million visitors per year.
Classes start September 14.

Wedding Coordination & Design Certificate
Learn to plan, design and manage traditional, non-traditional and cultural weddings. Las Vegas is fast becoming the most popular wedding destination in the country. Classes start September 14.

Hospitality Leadership and Supervision Certificate
Learn essential leadership and supervisory skills to maximize your effectiveness in hospitality management. Classes start September 14.

Art of Food and Beverage Certificate
Learn how to more effectively sell food and beverage by improving knowledge in world cuisine, beverage pairing, menu planning and current trends. Most suitable for F&B, meetings, events and catering professionals. Classes start September 22.

At TISOH, students learn directly from industry pros and experience extensive networking opportunities and an internship.

Our courses are also available as online programs. Click here for more info.

Edge out your competition today! Find out more at: www.tisoh.com

The Invisible Industry

2009-08-04T09:15:00.001-07:00

This is a great video from PCMA on the meetings industry from 1992 that still holds up today. An interesting look at the value of meetings. Link.

Concierges fill many roles

2009-07-27T07:45:00.000-07:00

The concierge — literally "the keeper of the keys" in French — has been around since the Middle Ages, when the concierge did just that at the castles of royalty. These days, the concierge is the hotel employee who often sits at a desk in the lobby, available to make dinner reservations, book sightseeing tours and facilitate other activities for tourists.

But sometimes, they're called upon to do much more. More.

Outrageous Hotel Concierge Requests

2009-07-24T08:46:00.000-07:00

Concierge comes from the French comte des cierges (“keeper of the candles”), servants who tended to traveling aristocrats in the castles of medieval France. Fortunately, today one need not be nobility or a millionaire to get a concierge to arrange the most dramatic requests. Full Article.

Twitter Concierges

2009-07-18T07:15:00.000-07:00

The Hyatt chain of hotels is recognizing the power of Twitter in the hospitality industry by extending its Hyatt Concierge services to the microblogging service with @HyattConcierge.

Guests and former guests simply follow @HyattConcierge and coordinate details of their stay, ask questions and resolve issues using Hyatt Concierge’s Twitter account. Link.

Harry Potter Theme Wedding

2009-07-17T08:20:00.000-07:00

A successful theme wedding has creativity and attention to detail. Of course, you can’t have real potions and spells but a credible imitation might work wonders. To avoid complication, adopt those elements that can be easily incorporated in the Muggle world. More.

Elegant Table Numbers

2009-07-09T07:14:00.000-07:00

20 Free Templates from Martha Stewart:

Hotels and restaurants usually provide table numbers for your wedding reception but those are often run of the mill numbers printed on cheap cardboard. If you want a touch of luxury and personalization to your wedding reception, why not try your hand at these DIY table numbers. They are surprisingly easy to do! Link.

All You Need is Exposure - Market Your Wedding Planning Business

2009-07-08T07:49:00.000-07:00

So you have all the necessary staff, equipment, technology, contact and resources already at your fingertips, but you need clientele to drive your up and coming wedding planning business. Exposure is a key component in any business, especially the multi-billion dollar wedding business. After all, it’s a once in a life time (or more than once for some) announcement to friends and family that the couple has found each other. They now need someone to make this moment memorable enough till death or other circumstances do them part.

Lay a good foundation!

Start with a snazzy slogan or a memorable jingle that catches people’s attention. Incorporate it onto your flashy website complete with touched-up photos and dreamy wedding tunes. Remember to stimulate the senses as much as possible so people can linger a bit longer at your site and come back to you when they have done their research. The more information you can provide on your website, the more engaging your wedding planning business will seem. It is an all-service business, so provide your recommendations when it comes to details like where to find gifts for bridesmaids, the perfect church for the ceremony, honey-moon destinations, catering services, tailors, makeup artists, photographers, salons, hotels, live bands, jewelers, etc. – the works! More.

A New Cable Channel Dedicated to Wedding Planning

2009-07-04T08:20:00.000-07:00

A new wedding themed cable channel is on the horizon. Rainbow Media is getting ready to launch a network that will cover nothing but wedding planning programming. Link.

We offer a Wedding Coordination & Design Certificate Program. Link.

2009 Hotttest Wedding Trends - Vibrant Wedding Colors

2009-06-30T10:27:00.000-07:00

Think wedding and pretty pastels, pinks and whites spring to mind. Not really the perfect wedding color combination for colour-loving brides! If you love colors, fret not because the hottest 2009 wedding trends are filled with bold and vibrant colours to make your wedding a colourful and exciting event. More.

How to Have a Green Wedding

2009-06-29T10:58:00.000-07:00

A 2009 David's Bridal Internet survey found that 45 percent of some 500 engaged or recently married women had considered some aspect of caring for the environment in their wedding planning decisions. This trend is going to continue to grow and although hard figures are difficult to find, evidence of the growth of green weddings can also be seen in the increasing availability of green wedding planners, caterers, limo drivers, florists, DJs, photographers, and honeymoon hotels and resorts.

Of the 2.5 million weddings that take place each year a small fraction can currently be considered green by virtue of the waste accumulated from just one wedding. What all green weddings typically share is an effort to conserve resources and reduce waste.

More.

Production Priorities

2009-06-24T11:16:00.000-07:00

Often event planners have a fairly consistent set of questions on their mind: I have a limited budget, yet I need AV — how do I set priorities in my budget? If I want lighting, sound, video, staging and decor, should I just give each part of the production a smaller piece to make sure I get some of everything?

STEP ONE: TALKING MONEY

When setting the budget for production, your first call should be to a producer or production manager you trust. You can also call two different production companies to get a good sense of what your money will get you.

In turn, the first things we will ask you are: “What is the event budget? How many people are coming? Where is it? Is there a theme?”

I realize that some planners are reluctant to get into budget discussions this early. But you absolutely need to. Why? Because some production companies specialize in large-scale events and some in intimate gatherings. Some do both and need to get a sense of which an event will be, whom to assign within their companies, and what resources to provide. More.

FAST TRACK Conference Management & Event Planning Certificate

2009-06-19T07:06:00.000-07:00

Starting July 13 in Las Vegas:

Conference Management & Event Planning Certificate
Become a meeting and special events professional - Learn to plan, design and manage meetings, special events, conferences, conventions, tradeshows and more. In Las Vegas, conferences and events serve more than six million visitors per year.

Learn directly from industry pros and receive personalized career placement counseling. Every course includes a guaranteed internship and extensive networking opportunities.

This course is also available as an online program. Click here for more info.

Don't be a victim of the economy. Edge out your competition today.

One Month FASTtrack Classroom Program
Classes meet Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 pm
Graduates of this program will be equipped with the skills and tools to plan and execute meetings, conferences, special events, tradeshows and more. Learn from credentialed industry professionals and educators, all with years of experience in their field. Students will engage in interactive learning experiences that include class lectures, site visits, industry exclusive networking events, guest panel speakers and much more. The course features an internship placing candidates in different segments of the industry. Students often make many business contacts before they graduate, with more opportunities to connect at regular alumni association mixers. Part of the requirement for completing the program is to plan a comprehensive conference / special event from start to finish, serving as a professional portfolio of the student's work. It is suitable for participants with little or no experience, as well as for those seeking specialized knowledge for advancement to supervisory positions.

We offer career assistance you can rely on.

Guaranteed Internship
One-on-One Career Coaching
Resume and Cover-Letter Writing
Career Plan of Action
Technical Support
Industry Association Networking
Mentorship Assistance
Job Postings
Alumni Association

We will work with you
Flexible payment options and monthly financing plans available

Not sure where to begin?
Come in for a free personalized career counseling session

3614 E. Sunset Road, Suite 110
Las Vegas, NV 89120
702/947-7200
Find out more at: www.tisoh.com

Concierge Services For Ordinary People

2009-06-18T07:09:00.000-07:00

Concierge services are an indispensible part of life for many people. The tradition of the concierge goes back many centuries – in the Middle Ages, the concierge was an officer of the king, whose job it was to execute justice. The term originated from the French Comte des Cierges – the Keeper of the Candles. This functionary catered to the needs of visiting nobles to castles of the time.

In modern times, the term usually refers to an hotel employee who attends to the special needs of guests. These might include making travel arrangements, recommending restaurants and nightclubs, procuring tickets to events or arranging spa treatments. In luxury hotels, the concierge is expected to be able to deal with any request, no matter how bizarre.

The saying among concierges is, “The answer is yes. Now, what’s the question?”. More.

Event-Planning Tips: Choosing the Right Entertainment for the Right Event…for the Right Budget

2009-06-16T07:12:00.000-07:00

After the dinner dishes have been cleared from the tables and the desserts have all been devoured, the event audience is ready to be entertained. Actually, this will probably be one of the most memorable parts of the conference/business meeting/special event. Link.

The Psychology of Color in Marketing

2009-06-14T16:28:00.000-07:00

Different colors carry different psychological meanings and impacts. They can affect your mind and the way you think and feel.

With this in mind, you should choose the color for your logo, website and all of your marketing materials carefully. It has been my experience in Las Vegas that most small business and even medium-sized companies clearly don’t take this into account. In doing so, you’ll be able to keep ahead of your competition and look more professional and polished and you’ll be able to narrow down your choices for color much more easily.

So what do colors mean, both positively and negatively?

Blue

power and success
trustworthiness
peace and harmony
conservatism and idealism
reliable and stable
professionalism More.

Putting the Concierge to the Test

2009-06-12T14:56:00.000-07:00

The Four Seasons resort in Maui is an exclusive vacation destination—the local saying, “Maui No Ka Oi” translates as “Maui is the best” and as such, guests expect a superlative level of service for the price they’re paying. Many of the concierges at the Four Seasons wear the cross key Clef d’Or (“gold key”) badge, the international concierge call sign for quality and professionalism.

According to Concierge Karen, a Clef d’Or member and concierge of 14 years, the most common requests are for dinner reservations, directions, diapers/formula, surf lessons, helicopter tours, and surprise arrangements for marriage proposals, birthdays and anniversary celebrations.

And then here are some unusual requests such as the man who called to ask, “I heard this really great song on the radio, can you tell me what it is?” They did.

Or there was the woman who wanted a boat escort while she swam between the islands of Maui and Lanai. And don’t forget the celebrity who turned up for a month with her children who needed home-schooling: The concierge organized their event schedule and was rewarded with a Gucci purse and wallet. Link.

Ben Stein's Commentary about Meetings

2009-06-10T08:09:00.000-07:00

EXCELLENT video from CBS News. Link.

Alice in Wonderland Theme Wedding

2009-06-08T07:44:00.000-07:00

What kind of flowers would go well at an Alice in Wonderland themed wedding?

Link.

Logo Maker

2009-06-07T09:57:00.000-07:00

Create your own logo online for free. Easy. Link.

Green Weddings

2009-05-15T13:45:00.000-07:00

The Ultimate Green Wedding Guide is a blog with many relevant articles about planning green weddings, including Green Wedding Cakes and Green Wedding Dresses. Link.

Small, nimble conventions thrive as behemoths struggle

2009-05-05T11:23:00.000-07:00

Small show operators who might have been overlooked during the boom time are now benefitting from the lower costs of space, hotel rooms and airfare that make Las Vegas a great venue.

Exhibitors are also enjoying that lighter attendance means a higher percentage of attendees are dedicated buyers, not sightseers. That means small exhibitors and small shows don't have to dedicate personnel to accommodate attendees who aren't serious about making deals. Link.

The Man Registry

2009-05-03T08:07:00.000-07:00

One Stop Resource for Grooms

An online wedding resource provider for grooms based in Overland Park, KS, has launched the world’s first wedding registry and informational resource designed specifically for men. While most grooms have typically been left out of the wedding planning process, TheManRegistry.com is poised to change that. This unique website puts men in the driver’s seat, providing couples with the ability to register for gifts that appeal to grooms and help engage them in the wedding process. Link.

Social Media Workshop in Las Vegas, May 14

2009-04-28T16:45:00.000-07:00

Using Social Media to Promote Yourself or Your Business

Conducted by Patti Shock, UNLV Professor

Thursday, May 14

6 pm to 9 pm

Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Squidoo, MySpace are all sites and methods where you can promote yourself or your business for next to nothing. This course will provide a complete demonstration on how you can harness the power of social media and show you in a step by step fashion on how you can get up to speed in a short time. Social media is a new channel of communicating with your target audience that can no longer be overlooked.

3614 E Sunset Road, Suite 110 (close to Pecos)

$69

Link

Workshops in Las Vegas

2009-04-26T17:44:00.000-07:00

The Workshops at The International School of Hospitality utilizes its credentialed faculty of industry professionals together with specially selected guest speakers to offer 3-7 hour seminars in key topics of relevance to the hospitality industry and community at large. There are no pre-requisites for admission. Attendees receive documentation of attendance with continuing education units (CEU).

Descriptions and Schedule.

Certificate Programs Starting in Las Vegas

2009-04-15T15:14:00.000-07:00

CMEP: Conference Management & Event Planning

Industry leaders with decades of combined experience teach this 12-week comprehensive program. The course is delivered through lectures, discussions, site visits, and talks by guest speakers. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in their careers as conference and event planning professionals.

Classes Start: May 18, 2009
Classes Meet: Monday and Wednesday (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for 12 weeks)
For More Information Click Here

WCD: Wedding Coordination & Design

This program is designed to provide participants with a foundation of knowledge on wedding planning and the confidence to enter and succeed in the industry. Upon completion, graduates will be able to work towards careers as independent wedding consultants; employment as planners with hotels, resorts and special event companies; or for positions with allied businesses.

Classes Start: May 18, 2009
Classes Meet: Monday and Wednesday (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for 12 weeks)
For More Information Click Here

AOC: The Art of Concierge

This program is designed to provide thorough hands-on training in world-class concierge service and guest relations skills, along with the required supervisory and communication skills to succeed in hospitality operations.

Classes Start: May 19, 2009
Classes Meet: Tuesday and Thursday (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for 10 weeks)
For More Information Click Here

The Art of Butts in Chairs

2009-04-14T07:25:00.000-07:00

Chris Brogan runs a series of conferences.

"Logistically, they require the same things most conferences run on: great speakers, relevant exhibitors and sponsors, and eager attendees. The goal is to get the right speakers to draw the right attendees who might also be of interest to the exhibitors and sponsors. It’s a kind of ecosystem. It’s also not exactly the easiest business in the world.
People don’t have a lot of budget to spend on attending events. Companies aren’t exactly sending them any more. It’s not all doom and gloom, but it does require more work than it used to, with regards to moving interested people from their office to my conference hall. " More.

Color

2009-04-13T11:08:00.000-07:00

Color choices are an important consideration in events. Theme colors can set a mood. Here is a site where you can find any color, find the name for that color, and also get the hex number. Link.

Event Budgeting

2009-04-11T19:15:00.000-07:00

Blog report by Serenity Knutsen on a session on the PlannerMix blog.

"Event Budgeting: From Start to Finish" by Carroll Reuben, CMP, CMM, owner of Meeting Excellence. Link.

Back to School

2009-04-09T10:57:00.000-07:00

The Wedding Wire blog has a cute post with photos, about a wedding for elementary school sweethearts. Link.

Wedding Gown with the Longest Train in the World

2009-04-09T08:54:00.001-07:00

Link.

6 Ways To Utilize Twitter At Your Next Conference

2009-04-04T10:24:00.000-07:00

Here are six ways of using twitter on your next event.

Scheduling meeting ups with like minded people before the event
Alerting attendees about changes or after parties
Keeping track of what is going on at an event. If you are in a horrible breakout session you may scan the tweets and see a better one is going on.(conference producers should also be watching this)
Using it in your presentation to engage the audience. (see above)
Building a brand of how cool your conference is for other watching through twitter. Blog world will improve attendance next year from the positive tweets going on
Real time performance review and feedback.

Link.

Facility Usage Fee

2009-04-02T10:11:00.000-07:00

Association charges registrants a $250 fee if they do not stay at the host hotel. Link.

The Hospitality Industry in Las Vegas Remains Strong

2009-03-25T17:58:00.000-07:00

What do a wedding coordinator, a night club host, a security guard, and a front-desk agent have in common? They all work in the exciting fi eld integral to making Las Vegas what it is today – the hospitality capital of the world. And what an exciting time to be a part of this growing business, but not just in Las Vegas. While many U.S. employers are proceeding with caution when considering hiring new employees for fi rst quarter 2009, according to the results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, the leisure and hospitality industry sector anticipates increased hiring activity during the upcoming quarter and expects to boost staff levels compared to three months ago.

Certainly, one place within the hospitality industry that is seeing growth is right here in Las Vegas. With casino, resort, and mixed-use development construction projects nearing completion all along Las Vegas Boulevard, hiring for these new properties will soon be in full swing. If you have never worked in the hospitality industry, now might be the perfect time to start your career. The hospitality industry is critical to the infrastructure of our city.

According to the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, an estimated 37 million tourists visited Las Vegas in 2008. To serve these tourists, the Nevada Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation has identified more than 270,000 people working in the leisure and hospitality industry. More.

8 rules for using social media in events

2009-03-24T19:19:00.000-07:00

Good information here.

Link.

(Note: this page initially opened up with a black background - all I could read was the pink font. Because of the spacing, I suspected there was additional info, so I highlighted the black areas and sure enough, I could read the highlighted font. Then, the background suddenly turned white. )

TISOH Mixer, March 26

2009-03-23T18:40:00.000-07:00

You are invited to the following event:

The International School of Hospitality Spring Mixer

Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PT)

Location:
Brio Tuscan Grille at Town Square
6653 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119

For Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends.

To register, click here.

Ben Stein Hits the Nail on the Head

2009-03-23T11:11:00.000-07:00

Business meetings are usually not a waste of time, even if they are held in Las Vegas or at a resort with a golf course near a Southern California beach. They are not decadent, with rare exceptions. And at the business meetings I see, an incredibly heavy burden of work lies on the shoulders of those who attend. Link to full article.

Las Vegas Twitters

2009-03-20T21:01:00.000-07:00

Follow Las Vegas Twitterers. Link.

In addition to those in the article, here are a few more:

http://twitter.com/pattishock
http://twitter.com/clmweddings
http://twitter.com/lvwedconcierge
http://twitter.com/lvcva

You can find local twitterers here from anywhere: http://nearbytweets.com/

Are you a Las Vegas Twitterer? Add your twitter address in the Comments section.

Twitter Page Design

2009-03-19T10:20:00.000-07:00

Are you Twittering? Do you want a snazzy Twitter Home Page? Twitip has instructions and examples of how to customize it to your taste.

Link.

Liquor Laws by State

2009-03-18T20:06:00.000-07:00

Alcoholic beverage laws vary state by state. Differences include age, hours, on vs off-premise, beer, wine and distilled spirits. Link.

Free Webinars

2009-03-17T09:04:00.000-07:00

Successful Meetings is providing free live and on-demand webinars. Link.

Topics include Small Meetings, Risk Management, Creativity, Team Building, Food & Beverage, etc.

3 Little Words

2009-03-16T17:14:00.000-07:00

Three words you must know before your next hotel stay. Video.

Sometimes we forget that people not involved with the hospitality industry don't know things like this.

Social Media for Meetings

2009-03-15T13:03:00.000-07:00

Do you have a Facebook Group for your meeting, event or tradeshow? Link. Are you exploring other types of social media, such as Twitter? Please share your experiences in the comment box below:

Virtualis

2009-03-14T09:01:00.001-07:00

Here is a link to a video about Virtualis, the convention center on Second Life. It is really cool. I have been in there and seen all of the features.

Tech Guru

2009-03-14T08:48:00.001-07:00

Corbin Ball is the Tech Guru for the Meetings Industry. He has a monthly newsletter. His bookmark list is incredible - be sure to scroll down.

He also has software tools, including Excel templates.

Firefox 3.1 Beta 3 Now Available

2009-03-13T19:42:00.000-07:00

Some neat social media integration features. One Click Bookmarking, Full Zoom of part of a page. Download now. Link.

Travel Leaders Earn President Obama’s Support

2009-03-13T13:37:00.000-07:00

President Obama supports the industry in:

-encouraging business meetings and events (they generate more than $100 billion in spending and more than one million jobs!)

-passing the Travel Promotion Act to increase international visitors to the U.S.

Link

Congratulations to Michael Napolitano

2009-03-12T22:07:00.000-07:00

Chef Michael Napolitano, owner of Renaissance Catering, and an instructor in the TISOH 'Art of Food and Beverage' Certificate Program was voted Caterer of the Year by the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).