Meetings Simply Imagined

22/01/2024

Excited to be showcasing my services at this premier wedding event! Calling all future brides: Stop by and see what great services are available in the bridal industry! The Beacon at 11:00am - 2:30pm. You can get home in time to watch the Chiefs!
This is a free event; however, it is highly recommended you register to attend this event. You can do so at: https://veilevents.com/event/bridalshow/

06/11/2023

Blog Update: Planning an event with short lead time - tips and tricks.

Before Covid, it was not uncommon to hear the meeting planning timeline was out to a year or even 5 years. By booking meetings and events in advance, we were able to take advantage of return business perks, pricing adv...

04/10/2023

Blog Update: Benefits of time blocking

What are the benefits of time blocking?

25/09/2023

This just made my week! I received this client review today! Along with all the other kind words: "Wendy did a fantastic job with our contracted rate on hotel rooms. She worked with the events center and came back with a strong contract." "I would definitely refer colleagues to work with Wendy". This is why I love my job and clients! They appreciate our efforts and purchasing power!

18/09/2023

Blog update:

Hoteliers are getting creative with their ancillary fees and do not plan to eliminate them anytime soon. They say better communication and understanding of the value behind such fees can avoid guest disputes and dissati...

17/08/2023

Attended the Destination Southeast Meeting in Cape Coral, FL near Fort Myers. They are still recovering from the hurricane Ian, however, they are business! It was a great meeting networking with hoteliers and other meeting planners. Interested in learning about the SE corridor of the US, I can assist, there are so many great hotel properties in that region.

31/07/2023

Blog update: It is important to find the best supplier for your services.

Finding the Perfect Match for Your Next Meeting

31/07/2023

Getting mentally prepared to embrace my busy month of events and traveling.

24/07/2023

Just returned from a beautiful site visit at the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, OK. We were wined, dined and entertained to the max with pool activities, casino life and meeting space tours. This place has it all, plenty of food, beverage, casino games, meeting space as well as a movie theatre, bowling alley and so much more. Looking for an unique experience and location for your meeting, pm me.

17/07/2023

Blog update: How many times do we waste food at our events....ways to combat food waste.

Recently read an article that really hit home with how I tend to waste food in my personal life as well as in my professional life. World hunger is on the rise, affecting nearly 10% of people, roughly 828 million people ...

30/06/2023

Blog update: check it out

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22/06/2023

Blog Post Update:

I recently read an industry article about current trade show trends, and I thought I would share some insight from the article. You can find it in the Small Market Meetings – June 2023 issue – www. smallmarketmeetings.c...

30/05/2023

Blog Update: LinkedIn recently shut down my account so I was so frustrated that I almost quit social media altogether, however, it is important to have your brand out in the public so I took the time to recreate my LinkedIn account with these tips in mind.

7 Tips for growing your LinkedIn network and your personal brand. Article by Leanne Calderwood from Prevue Meetings, May 2023.

22/05/2023

09/05/2023

Last week, I had the pleasure of participating in the 2023 HelmsBriscoe Annual Business Conference in Denver, Colorado. During the event, I had the opportunity to network with my fellow HB Associates and our global hotel and destination partners. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you a few takeaways from the conference that I think will be of relevance and interest to you:

• In 2022, HelmsBriscoe booked $1.425 billion dollars in room revenue.
• That was a record for HB, and it’s nearly $70 million dollars over our pre-COVID 2019 numbers.
• We booked $370 million dollars in room revenue in Q1 2023, which is the best first quarter in the history of our company by over $50 million dollars.
• HelmsBriscoe continues to grow globally, and has booked programs in 158 countries.
• HelmsBriscoe continues to be the industry leader in our space, having booked business with more than 73,000 hotels worldwide.
• As our industry continues to recover, we remain best-positioned to help our clients mitigate risk and navigate all aspects of the venue finding process.

I want to thank you for your continued partnership, and I look forward to working with you this year and beyond.

08/05/2023

Blog update: https://meetingssimplyimagined.com/blog/f/inbox-chaos-to-zen-mastering-email-management-strategies

check it out tips to help keep your INBOX ZEN!

The following is shared from Priority Managements, Monthly Newsletter:

17/04/2023

Blog Update:

Your guests have left the conference or event, the halls are empty, the doors are officially closed, and you are packed up but as an event professional you know your job is not quite over. Your work is not DONE. Here a...

10/04/2023

I am beyond frustrated......I think my hard work and effort of being LINKEDIN has been restricted....my account is gone....so debating, do I create a new account or just try to live without it. I know it is an important part of business and connecting but I really don't want have to start all over!

03/04/2023

Blog Post Update:

Today's small meetings are scaled down by design not necessity. Small meetings are here to stay, we went from needing to meet small due to COVID to now we want to meet small.

13/03/2023

Check out my website for the latest blog update: Adults like to play too!

Every grown up reminiscences about our childhood games. Our grownup hearts beat like a child. But for some reason as we mature and grow older (& wiser), we are discouraged from expressing our inner child (besides we nee...

07/03/2023

Enjoyed the Brownstone Spring Soiree last night. It was a fun and great event! The Brownstone is a great venue for weddings, retreats and meetings. There staff is willing to work with you in order to make your wedding or event successful!

06/03/2023

Performed a site visit at The National, Autograph Collection - OKC this weekend. Here are some pictures of this beautiful gem!

01/03/2023

Blog update: ROI mistakes to avoid

Meeting experts suggest meeting planners should avoid several key mistakes as it relates to the ROI (Return on Investment) of their event.

13/02/2023

Blog Update: https://meetingssimplyimagined.com/blog
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03/02/2023

Are you getting married!? We’d love to invite you to our FREE Bridal Show! If you are planning a wedding or a big event, this bridal show is a must! Meet the top wedding professional in the area. We want to help make wedding planning stress-free!ve

30/01/2023

Blog Update: Making the case for meeting in uncertain times.

Let our meeting planning expertise, help you organize the perfect event!