Eat, drink, and plan a conference
As we begin navigating through conference objectives and content, our planning team is able to dive deeper into the timing, flow and meal functions of the event.
Diary of an Event Planner
The Hilton Special Events team is excited to share our first-hand experiences planning meetings and events for Hilton. Come join us on the journey to create the World's Most Welcoming Events.
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Building an effective space matrix
There are many elements and intricate details that go into conference planning.
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Aligning on the agenda
When you think of an event agenda, it seems pretty cut-and-dry at first.
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Mastering event communications
“Communication is key” – I’m sure you’ve heard this statement before!
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Let’s talk project management
The key to a successfully executed event is great project management. I like to refer to project management as the glue between the events team and the stakeholders – the glue that holds everything together.
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Vegas site visit and planning session
In August, the Hilton Events team traveled to Las Vegas for a planning meeting and site visit at Resorts World, our host hotel for the Americas Commercial Conference.
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Conference budgeting in our new world
Every event professional knows that one of the first steps of conference planning is budgeting.
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Finalizing contracts
Once dates and locations have been solidified, locking down and contracting with the hotel and agency partners is a top priority.
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Setting up for success
This month, the first core planning team meeting was held to review roles and responsibilities of the committee.
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Request for proposal process
The Americas Commercial Conference presented an excellent opportunity to showcase to our commercial leaders the company’s largest resort in the world and newest property, Resorts World Las Vegas, which officially opened in June.
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Getting on the same page: internal alignment
Well, it’s official! Leadership approved the conference, in addition to several others taking place over the next two years.