Pro Tips on Room Block and Site Selection Strategy
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Gain insight from a professional who increased room block bookings by 30 percent over three years.
Illinois
Signature Drink Blueberry Lemonade Old Fashioned
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Scott Castillo-Milburn, owner of mobile bartending service Classic Cocktails by Scott, developed this recipe last summer for a client who was looking for a bourbon-based drink that would feel seasonal and light for an evening party. The night ended with everyone who’d tried it asking for the recipe, and Castillo-Milburn has since replicated it at 10 events. He’s kept the drink a secret—until now. You can hire his company to create this drink for an event, create a new signature cocktail, or even obtain general liability or liquor liability insurance for your venue.
Get to Know: Peoria
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Centrally located in Illinois, about a two and half hour drive from Chicago, the city of Peoria has many exciting developments happening this year. Here are three to put on your radar.
1. The rustic-themed Bearded Owl Brewing opened in January with a variety of unfiltered beers ranging from stouts to India pale ales to sours, using locally grown ingredients wherever possible. While it doesn’t have designated event space, the brewery makes for a good post-meeting gathering spot for a round of beers and various homemade soft pretzels.
Instagram-Ready Venues Help Planners Advertise their Events and Save on Costs
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A Picture is Worth 1,000 Characters
Reduce & Reuse with Green Vendors and Venues
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Simply going green isn't enough anymore. These vendors and venues are leading the way with bolder sustainability and community initiatives that put nothing to waste.
Event Snapshots: A 007 Masquerade
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Guests came together for two important reasons at Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center last October: to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the 007 James Bond franchise and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The first annual “En Noir: A Casino Royale Masquerade” event was designed to benefit Imerman Angels, a one-onone cancer support community that pairs a cancer fighter, survivor or caregiver with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer.
Meet Jennifer Chase, The Cheerleader
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Planning ceremonies that make even hospitality employees feel welcome.
Surprise, It's Schaumburg
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Woodfield Mall, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, and more attractive meeting and event spaces make this northwest suburb a destination in itself.
Give Attendees a Sweet Surprise by Holding an Event at One of These Dessert-Forward Spots
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Meeting lunches can be overdone. Instead, eat dessert first.
Sleepover Events Attract Attendees with Plenty of After-Hours Excitement
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All-nighters generate appeal with exclusive access to exciting after-hours experiences.
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