By Beth Buehler Knowing the distinct purposes of business retreats and business meetings is very important for people who are assigned the task of planning such gatherings or who part of a larger planning team. The leaders of four Colorado-based destination management companies (DMCs) help explain the difference. What is the difference between a business… Read more »
It’s a beautiful day here in Colorado. My name’s Jay Irwin, I am the CEO of CBST Adventures. The key things that we do, provide experiential leadership to companies, team building, outdoor adventure based team building with a purpose. We also do community impact work. When companies come out with us, what they’re looking for… Read more »
By Beth Buehler Colorado is a natural place to book meetings and events that are sustainable. A good number of lodging properties, venues, restaurants, attractions and communities are taking their impact on the world seriously and implementing steps to lessen their footprints in a variety of ways. Book green-friendly venues and hotels. When shopping for a… Read more »
Welcome to colorful Colorado where we have a plethora of summer team building ideas for activities. Did you know Colorado has 322 miles of Gold Medal Fisheries to include 11 rivers and three lakes? Did you know many consider Colorado the US capital of whitewater action? We have everything from mild to wild. Colorado is… Read more »
By Dawn Harker of AlpineAccess Hi, I’m Dawn Harker with AlpineAccess, a boutique DMC specializing in Colorado’s mountain resorts. Today we’re going to take a glimpse at the surface of the many offerings that the state of Colorado has for incentive travel programs. With a wide variety of villages, towns and resorts sprinkled throughout the… Read more »
By Beth Buehler Not long ago, I wrote an article about the experience economy. Ho-hum meetings and events with a speaker going on about a topic at the front of the room and a huge banquet luncheon with lackluster plated food no longer make the cut in world that moves fast and furious. People are… Read more »
By Beth Buehler When considering Colorado for a group gathering, finding a destination that is attractive to attendees isn’t the problem, the issue is choosing just one. The Centennial State is filled with attractive options featuring a wide variety of landscapes; local vibes; and distinct venues, properties and activities. While it’s easy to find guidebooks… Read more »
By: Artem Nikulkov, Earth Coast Productions Back in 2016, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the average American spends 12 hours a day consuming media and technology. That number has only risen. FaceTime has become a verb. I’ve been a part of live streaming technology from the beginning doing implementation and brand consulting…. Read more »
We all know meeting planning is a tough job. Expectations are high, time is short and you need a destination that delivers. The solution is right here! Hi, I’m Kelly and I’m here with Sarah. We’re with Operation Altitude and we wanted to share a few of our favorite reasons why you should bring your… Read more »
By Beth Buehler Whether it’s for a corporation, nonprofit or association, taking a break from busy schedules to gather an executive team for strategic planning, brainstorming, discussing new products and services, and looking at topics of major importance sometimes takes getting out of the office to really focus. Executive business retreats can do just that… Read more »