Friday, June 12, 2009

Putting the Concierge to the Test

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.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Ben Stein's Commentary about Meetings

EXCELLENT video from CBS News. Link.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Alice in Wonderland Theme Wedding


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

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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Logo Maker

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

Friday, May 15, 2009

Green Weddings

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.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Small, nimble conventions thrive as behemoths struggle

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.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

The Man Registry


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.