Top Holiday Brand Events for 2024
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Case study: The art of creating holiday magic
Listen to audio Tips for planning a multi-day vacation During my recent trip to Amelia Island, Florida, when I had dinner for the first time with Mariela Murphy, CMP, Director of Special Events for the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, I was immediately drawn to her take on the Dickens Center holiday event. Captivated by excitement and vision. . For those unfamiliar, the Dickens Center is an annual event that will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024. The festival will be held December 12-15 in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida. This is Murphy’s fourth year leading planning for the event. Her extensive experience provides planners with valuable lessons when organizing their own multi-day events. I sat down with Murphy to discuss her insights, from the Dickens of Coordination Center to what other planners can learn from her experience. Emin Piansai What typically happens during Dickens Central? Marilla Murphy This is a four-day Christmas market and festival, held from Thursday…
Festive Meetings for the Holidays Across the U.S.
These hotels across the United States offer unique venues and carefully curated experiences for holiday gatherings large and small. Whether you're planning a grand New Year's Eve party, an intimate holiday dinner or a festive corporate retreat, here are some hotels that provide the perfect setting to enhance the holiday spirit. Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach If you’re planning an event in the Sunshine State, Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach is offering a new and enhanced collection of group experiences designed to energize, engage and impress attendees this holiday season. Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach (Photo: Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach). Team Wellness Activities: Bring energy to corporate gatherings with fitness classes led by certified trainers 1Team Fitness. Suitable for all fitness levels while focusing on strength, flexibility and camaraderie, these team building classes are perfect for relieving stress and boosting morale during or after a busy meeting. Relax and unwind at Pallavi Spa: on site Pallavi Hot Springs Offering tailored treatments for groups…
Expert Commentary: Entertainment Trends for 2024
Corporate holiday events in 2024 aim to push the envelope, blending innovation with tradition to create experiences that engage the senses and spark conversation long after the event is over. From immersive experiences and tech-driven entertainment to personalized throwback touches, event planners across Canada are shaping the future of holiday celebrations, and we've gathered insights from top professionals to help you create a standout event. Emma Singer of Emma Singer Creative Agency The rise of immersive experiences that blend the real and digital creates spaces where guests feel completely immersed in the experience. Singer suggests using virtual reality installations or even creating physical environments to transform ordinary event spaces into another world. Acrobats, aerialists and fire dancers are just some examples of performances that add a sense of wonder and awe to holiday parties, Singer said. “Bringing back childhood experiences, like arcade games or customizable photo booths, can inspire nostalgia while fully engaging guests,” she adds, emphasizing the emotional power…