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Conference Check-list… onsite management of Conferences, meetings and events

On 8 April, 2009 by Ciara Feely Comments (1), leave your own!
Categories: Conference Planning, Conference Venue Tips, Smart organising tips

Last minute to dos to ensure a successful Conference
For Association Conferences Organisers and Corporate Events Organisers …

20 easy tips

• Do final arrangement checks with venue contact who will be working the day of your conference
• Get name and mobile no or set up walkie-talkie system with your venue onsite contact
• Set up conference office – ensure front desk at hotel knows where it is and what your phone no is

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• Set up sponsors and exhibitors – take photos for future event sales
• Provide adequate signage (where permitted by the venue)
• Make arrangements for telephone lines, faxes and Internet access

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• Provision of photocopy machines and other necessary equipment
• Supply of flowers for registration, dinner tables and conference room
• Provision of table menus, table plans, and places cards
• Provision for luggage storage, cloak room, first aid facilities on site

Clarion Hotel Cork City Centre

Clarion Hotel Cork City Centre

And 10 more…..

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• Arrange rooms for audio-visual set up and speakers rehearsals
• Briefing of chairman and speakers. Collect presentations
• Conference reporting, hearing loops and other delegate aids

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• Handling question and answer session from the audience
• Briefing of staff and volunteers
• Provision of general information files on conference desk

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• Handling of delegate queries and messages through-out the event
• Provision of secretarial and administrative assistance
• If parking is free for attendees, ensure supply of paid for tickets
• Hand out evaluation forms and ensure method of collection is clear

The above are some handy guidelines provided by Event Organisers UK.

Conference room set up, Morisson Hotel Dublin City Centre

Conference room set up, Morisson Hotel Dublin City Centre

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Venue Review – The Westgrove Hotel, Conference Centre, Meeting Place…

On 2 March, 2009 by Ciara Feely Comments (0), leave your own!
Categories: Venue Reviews

Location – Clane, Co Kildare –

  • 45 mins from Dublin
  • 10 from Maynooth
  • 15 from Newbridge

..Conference Centre Hotel near Dublin..

What I loved –

*Friendly welcome by Whalter  * 2 great sized meeting rooms for a conference and a lunch 
*Power shower   *Flexible meeting space   *  Private Garden area designed by Diarmuid Gavin

First impressions and location –

Located in Clane, Co Kildare, The Westgrove Hotel is located about 10 minutes from the N7 Newbridge exit and the N4 Maynooth exit so very easy to get to for delegates coming from the West and South and of course Dublin.  It is located beside a mini shopping centre with a Supervalu shop and pharmacy – which to some might be a disadvantage that it is not a stand alone hotel, but for me was very convenient for picking up a few things I had forgotten!  I also love the underground parking that leads directly to the hotel lobby as it saved me getting wet, and feels very secure – perhaps this is something that appeals to the female traveller more.

Accommodation –

All guest rooms are well appointed for the business traveller.  I stayed in a suite which was beautiful and very comfortable, on my tour of the hotel I took a look at the standard room which has the following features –
• Free Wi Fi
• Flat screen TV
• Convenient sockets for laptop and phone charger
• Comfortable beds with crisp sheets and big duvet

There are also long term stay rooms that feature a sitting room and a small kitchen, perfect if doing business in the area for a week .

Service –-

Room service was prompt and food was tasty.  Wake up calls were on time and my check in experience with Whalter was great.  He provided excellent service through out my stay – he had a broadband lead sent up to me promptly and I forgot my toothbrush and within 10 minutes I was provided with one along with toothpaste.
Conference and Event Facilities –

….Ideal for groups up to 430 theatre style….
The Conference Centre has its own entrance to the hotel, which I find to be a great advantage. The fact that there are 2 rooms, very convenient to each other that can both accommodate groups of 200+  is also a major benefit.  It means that meeting organisers have flexibility with being able to provide a private option for lunch and a gala banquet.  There is also a private bar located at the entrance to the main conference room so there is more than adequate space for networking over tea/coffee breaks and indeed works well as a pre-dinner drinks reception area.
Gaining access to the Conference Centre from the lobby of the hotel is not the most straight forward, if indeed a little awkward.  So I would advise using the main Conference Centre entrance.    Hotel staff guide delegates around the hotel if there is a conference taking place with break out space, so this can be overcome. On the 1st and 2nd floor there is easy access from the lobby to a number of rooms that are set up great for a meeting or executive board room gathering.  All rooms have natural light and share a wonderful space right outside for registration and networking. 

There are also multiple options when it comes to dining options, from something casual in the bar to the chic atmosphere created in the Exchange Plus.  Everything I tasted was delicious.

For feedback on other venues around Ireland, do feel free to contact me.  I am constantly reviewing venues for Conferences, Meetings and Events.

Ciara

Click here for other Hotels and Conference Facilities in the area -

Killashee House Hotel-Naas, Kildare

The K Club- Straffon, Kildare

Carton House- Maynooth, Kildare

 

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Team Building Activities and Corporate Social Responsibility

On 1 July, 2008 by Ciara Feely Comments (2), leave your own!
Categories: Team Building, Team Building Ideas

At FindaConferenceVenue.com we are making it easy to plan corporate events. Below are some great ideas on how to plan a ‘Green’ Team Building event.

Team building activities can also be used as a means to raise awareness among employees of concepts like Corporate Social Responsibility, fair-trade and the ripple effect of these. These concepts are the talk of the town but most people are unclear of what they really mean.

One of the star ‘responsible’ team building activities is ‘Tree Planting”. It can be a great day of fun and easy to plan. It consists of employees planting trees in reserves and managed woodland so as to preserve the nature and contribute to offset their carbon emission. This way your company will work towards a more sustainable, lower carbon-emitting events industry and your employees will have fun while learning the concepts of sustainability.

Rooted in Ireland is an oak planting project in Drumconwell, which is just outside of Armagh. They are open to having a group but it would only be in Spring or Autum, as these are the times at which they plant.The following are a few suggestions on great outdoor team building venues in Ireland – Toddsleap – only 90 mins from Belfast and Dublin, Killashee House in Naas – 45 mins from Dublin, Fota House in Cork- a beautiful stately house with themed park and golf course, or a the perfect Boutique Hotel in Kenmare – The Brooklane.

FindaConferenceVenue. Com can help you to find the right venue for a successful corporate event. The website will allow you to search for the best Irish Team Building Venues. Or you can also call us and ask for our expert advice. Read our Corporate Event Planning tips for some more great suggestions.

Ciara Feely

Ireland’s Venue Finder

ciara@FindaConferenceVenue.com

353 (0)26 210 15

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