The Castle Group

AUGUST 10, 2021

Who knew that an account director/client relationship – one that grew as a result of a CEO who was chronically late for meetings – would result in an award-winning business celebrating its 25th anniversary ? Castle has endured through two recessions, major life events and a pandemic.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

With Labor Day symbolically closing out the summer season and ushering in fall – a prime meetings and convention time – organizations are trying to decide on the best approach to gathering given the ever-shifting COVID landscape. Just a few short weeks ago it seemed like “all systems go” again for the meetings and events industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Starting as Sales Manager, Diana’s exceptional understanding of client needs, ability to forge enduring relationships, and unwavering commitment to excellence have set a benchmark within the team. Now, as she steps into the role of Head of Sales, a new and exciting chapter begins.

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The Castle Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Successful incentives curate experiences through group buying power that individuals would not necessarily be able to replicate on their own through personal travel,” explains Paige Laliberte , event manager at The Castle Group. There is nothing more important than the health and safety of our clients and their guests.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We offer great facilities and service and also help clients looking to fulfil their corporate and social responsibility, as all our profits go to help fund the work of the registered charity, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society which supports the farming industry and has a commitment to supporting, inspiring and educating.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Event management companies provide expertise and services in planning, organizing, and executing all or certain elements of an event on behalf of their clients. A freelance event professional might be your best option when you are looking to fill a staffing gap, manage a small-scale meeting, or have a small budget. of past events.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Best Event Planning Apps & Tools As event planning professionals, planning, managing, and executing events efficiently and strategically is our job. Before adopting a new event planning app or tool, you must define your needs and the needs of your organization or client. Determine your budget and planning timeline.

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The Castle Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

One question that our team continues to get asked is: “what exactly goes on behind the scenes of a virtual event?”. For those of you who have been keeping up with our virtual event blog series, you know by now that there is more to an online event than just setting up a Zoom meeting.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio have appointed new Business Development Managers to the brand, following the continued growth of its portfolio and the increasing need to support its customers in placing meetings and events within it. We’re a real momentum business at the moment,” continued Jo.

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The Castle Group

JULY 27, 2021

At the recent Global Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE) , hosted at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, we were able, for the first time, to see some of the policies and procedures we had been talking about for so long – in action.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 27, 2022

As many of us on the Castle team know, the newsroom is anything but a direct pathway to publication. PR pros find new and interesting coverage for their clients, and freelancers have something worth pitching. If they don’t know you or your client, they’re less likely to read your email. It doesn’t always work out that way.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 16, 2023

Our team constantly looks into new technology to help us be more efficient and streamline processes. Our team attended Cvent Connect this summer to see what’s in the pipeline for our most used registration system. These tools help us to keep our finger on the pulse regarding registration, attendance, and drop-off patterns.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Knebworth House has become the latest venue to join Lime Venue Portfolio, extending the groups historic, heritage and country house options for event organisers looking for rural retreat-style meetings and events. Again, this is about giving our clients choice within our portfolio, be it sporting stadia, attraction or heritage.

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The Castle Group

DECEMBER 13, 2021

When will I see my coworkers and clients again in person? As public relations professionals, the core of our job didn’t shift as much as others. The foundation of public relations is getting visibility for our clients. Do we pause our plans or redo them altogether? When are we going to go back to the office?

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The hotel’s prominent location reflects demand from Exclusive’s meetings and event clients for a venue in central England. For weekenders, the hotel is close to Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, Royal Leamington Spa, as well as Birmingham’s vibrant scene. We’re excited to bring this proposition to the Midlands.”

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The Castle Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If social media and marketing are a part of your job, chances are you’ve worked with influencers at some point to promote a product or service for your company or client. Check out our list below of why you should be working with influencers if you’re not already. If you haven’t, now is the time to start.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio have appointed new Business Development Managers to the brand, following the continued growth of its portfolio and the increasing need to support its customers in placing meetings and events within it. We’re a real momentum business at the moment,” continued Jo.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series! If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. I like to meet business colleagues or friends a few times a week for lunch. Otherwise, there is a danger of always eating lunch at my desk!

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 28, 2020

Setting out plans to continue the company’s innovative approach to meetings, events and conferences, the new director will be looking to use his connections within the University of Warwick to leverage new opportunities for event organisers and delegates.

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The Castle Group

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Next, focus on creating the ideal client persona based on the characteristics of your most successful business relationships. Ask employees when you hire them, clients when you onboard them, and partners when you engage them. Our example below provides a scenario for a breaking news awareness campaign. Other ideas?

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 28, 2023

To a meeting planner, a successful event means achieving these goals and more. At Castle, our role is to make events appear effortless. However, our job is anything but. Our events team has been planning events of all shapes and sizes in all corners of the globe for decades.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Rating scale: Very Likely to Not Likely at All) How likely are you to attend one of our events in the future? Open-ended) Did you have ample time to meet with leadership, vendors/sponsors/exhibitors, and/or other attendees? The team at Castle can help you with post-event surveys (& so much more).

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Professional party planners juggle the needs, expectations and demands of their clients, party guests, suppliers…the list goes on. Turning to a professional party planner for your “grown up” meetings and events makes sense. Jumpy castles, clowns, entertainers…the whole shebang! and that’s fine….but So what to do?

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Planning Pod

MAY 27, 2020

You might be able to work around some obstacles, but ideally, your event space must meet the basic requirements of your event. Depending on how bold you and your client are, venue options are practically endless. Throw a fairytale-worthy gala or wedding by opening the gates to a castle. Finding unique venues for your event.

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The Castle Group

MAY 5, 2022

Castle has worked in many of these Caribbean destinations at a range of properties such as the Ritz-Carlton Aruba , Grand Hyatt Baha Mar , La Sammana , Four Seasons Nevis and several others. Here are ten of our top choices: Aruba. Casa de Campo is one of our favorite resorts for a high-end, luxury experience. Dominican Republic.

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The Castle Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

I recently rejoined the Castle Events team , and this line of questioning has become the canon of our weekly family check-ins. This time, however, I had the time (and sweet-potato-fueled energy) to explain exactly what we’re doing at Castle these days. Sometimes the main program redirects you to a Zoom meeting.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 13, 2018

The attraction sits as part of the Runway Visitor Park, and adds further iconic meetings and events options into the venue group. The main stand out space, the Concorde Hangar, gives event delegates the chance to meet in the same room as the iconic Concorde.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Reviews | 20 Blog mentions Photos Courtesy of Liza Litvinovich “Jamie and Dean’s beautiful wedding at Fairmont Royal York was one of our favourites from 2022. We had to juggle all the various clients forced to re-shift their wedding plans due to the pandemic with all the other couples who were already scheduled for 2022.

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QC Event School

JULY 23, 2021

Alternately, you may want to offer multiple types of planning services to clients. If you fall into the latter, then our recommendation would be to do your homework, figure out which niches you want your business to have, and then enroll in the appropriate courses once you get started in event planning school! Private Event Planning.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Watch tower in El Morro castle at old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Our team and families are safe and we and our hotels have continued to take care of our guests. Our team and families are safe and we and our hotels have continued to take care of our guests. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock. Puerto Rico Gov.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Disneyland might be best-known as a family-friendly vacation spot, but as Convene saw on a recent visit to the Anaheim, hosted by Disney Destinations, it’s also famously meetings-friendly. Whether an event organizer is planning an evening for a large corporation or small business, every client will have a story to convey to attendees.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Dublin Castle. When it comes to Dublin event venues, it doesn't get more epic than Dublin Castle, a real-life castle dating back to the year 1204. The castle has six unique spaces that will perfectly suit any conference, charity fundraiser, networking event, concert, or wedding you have planned. Ormond Meeting Rooms.

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Endless Events

JUNE 27, 2018

Aside from the benefits of creating a memorable event for attendees and achieving a good result for your client, there are a couple of great reasons why it’s beneficial for you to choose a unique venue. If you still aren’t sure what kind of place is best for your event, keep reading for a peek at our favorite unique venues.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2019

That’s great news for the industry and, to meet demand, we’re seeing many new glampsites starting up. If you want to find out more about the exhibitors, seminars and experts at The Glamping Show this year visit the website www.theglampingshow.com and subscribe to our mailing list for industry updates. Did you miss out? Brand Events.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 20, 2023

7 years ago, a potential customer asked if our software, UgCS, designed for professional drone mission planning, could orchestrate a performance with multiple drones. And our renowned Drone Show Competition is all about discovering fresh talent and elevating the drone show industry. Let me share an interesting story with you.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 11, 2021

Designing experiments into our conferences allow participants to explore solutions to complex problems. For each domain, I’ll include examples of meeting processes you can use to satisfy participants’ problem solving wants and needs. Research a potential client’s financial background? Complicated problems.

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Bizzabo

JULY 25, 2019

It features a foyer and multiple meeting rooms for rent. No matter which space you choose for your next business meeting, conference, or international rock show, you'll have access to an experienced event and catering team. Reserve one of the nine private meeting rooms equipped with screens, video projectors, whiteboards, and internet.

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