by Carla Offord | Feb 25, 2026 | Articles, News
You can learn a lot about events from a run sheet. But you learn far more by working inside a hotel. By standing at reception. By coordinating conferences. By rotating through operations. By negotiating contracts from both sides of the table. By supervising an event...
by Carla Offord | Jan 19, 2026 | Articles, News
January has a certain energy to it. New notebooks. Clean inbox intentions. Promises to “do things differently this year.” And yet, for many event planners and executive assistants, the year begins exactly how the last one ended: too many requests, too little notice,...
by Carla Offord | Nov 24, 2025 | Articles, News
If 2024 was the return of events, 2025 was the year everything changed again. Event planners spent the past 12 months navigating shifting budgets, unpredictable booking patterns, and rising expectations from leadership teams who want more than a room and a run sheet....
by Carla Offord | Sep 23, 2025 | Articles, News
When was the last time your team left a conference feeling genuinely refreshed — not just full of canapés and bullet points? Across Australia, more corporate planners are moving away from CBD boardrooms and choosing regional destinations that deliver something hard to...
by Carla Offord | Aug 27, 2025 | Articles, News
If 2026 still feels far away, here’s your friendly nudge from behind the scenes: now is the time to start planning. We’ve seen it too many times — last-minute event briefs that could have been brilliant if only there were more time. The best venues booked out. Prices...
by Carla Offord | Jul 31, 2025 | Articles, News
When it comes to planning standout events, choosing the right destination isn’t just a box to tick. It’s a strategic decision that shapes the entire experience. Whether you’re organising a high-energy incentive trip, a focused leadership retreat, or a large-scale...
