ABOUT THIS EPISODE
A destination event should feel like more than a meeting that happens to be in another city.
In this episode of Event Planner Confessions, Cara Pratt, Ashley Currin, and Sam Monroe explore how event planners can build a real sense of place into an attendee experience without relying on obvious themes or destination clichés.
From creating an authentic Las Vegas experience for 10,000 attendees to transforming a Tampa ballroom after rain forced a beachfront event inside, the team shares how local knowledge shapes the decisions planners make when circumstances change.
They also unpack the less obvious ways a destination can influence an event, including transportation and permitting, regional food experiences, local musicians and performers, general session entertainment, community giveback, and the small details that help attendees actually connect with where they are.
And in true Event Planner Confessions fashion, Ashley shares what happened when a Maryland crab feast was planned for a large group of international attendees who did not know how to crack a crab.
In this episode, you will learn:
In this episode of Event Planner Confessions, Cara Pratt, Ashley Currin, and Sam Monroe explore how event planners can build a real sense of place into an attendee experience without relying on obvious themes or destination clichés.
From creating an authentic Las Vegas experience for 10,000 attendees to transforming a Tampa ballroom after rain forced a beachfront event inside, the team shares how local knowledge shapes the decisions planners make when circumstances change.
They also unpack the less obvious ways a destination can influence an event, including transportation and permitting, regional food experiences, local musicians and performers, general session entertainment, community giveback, and the small details that help attendees actually connect with where they are.
And in true Event Planner Confessions fashion, Ashley shares what happened when a Maryland crab feast was planned for a large group of international attendees who did not know how to crack a crab.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why a destination should influence an event rather than simply serve as its backdrop
- How local expertise can change venue, transportation, food, and entertainment decisions
- Why involving a DMC early can prevent logistical problems later
- How regional food can become an interactive and educational attendee experience
- Why local entertainment can sometimes create greater impact while reducing unnecessary cost
- How community partnerships can make an event feel more meaningful and connected to place
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