by Tim Kitchell | Mar 6, 2026 | Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations, Venue Selection
Most venue guides tell you to look for a good location, enough space, and decent catering. If you want your event to actually be a success, it is so important that you look deeper. In 2026, venue decisions are tied directly to outcomes: attendance, energy in the room,...
by Tim Kitchell | Feb 27, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Not all events are created equal. Put a room full of decision-makers together and the stakes change quickly. Board members notice timing. Investors notice technical slips. VIPs notice lapses in security. Public officials notice crowd control. Any number of hiccups in...
by Tim Kitchell | Feb 20, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Walk into any corporate event today, and you see it everywhere. Phones are out.Eyes are drifting.Side chats in the back row. Audience attention is harder to hold than ever. The average person looks at their phone about 96 times per day. (SQ Magazine) Event planners...
by Tim Kitchell | Feb 6, 2026 | Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Every event begins with a simple goal. Create an experience people enjoy. Planners spend a lot of time getting the details right. Flow. Comfort. Programming. Atmosphere. When those elements click, guests linger, conversations happen naturally, and people leave feeling...
by Tim Kitchell | Jan 22, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Event planning has grown more complex. Budgets are tighter. Timelines are shorter. Audiences expect more from the same space. Many venues were built for one purpose and struggle when an event needs to change shape. Planners face the same limits again and again. A room...
by Tim Kitchell | Jan 13, 2026 | Corporate Events, Planner Resources, Top Considerations, Venue Selection
Every event starts with an idea. A product launch. A company milestone. A private celebration. The event itself is the primary focus. But even the strongest ideas can fall flat if the event is held in the wrong space. The right event venue should support and amplify...
