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3 Must Haves for Conferences in 2023
Live events are surging back, experiencing fantastic and record registration numbers as people are eager to get back to shaking hands, socializing, and enjoying the interaction of an in-person event. As event planners, we have been experiencing this since...
The Official Anchorage Valentine’s Day Guide
Whether your love is fresh like a spring dew, fleeting like an allegro jazz piano, or mature like a fine wine, it is always worth celebrating. Nice romantic meals, an exciting performance, enlightening art displays, or whimsical outdoor fun make for great date...
How to do a Lunar New Year Event Like a Pro!
With Lunar New Year (LNY), otherwise known as Chinese New Year, coming up on January 22nd, we decided to put together a quick how-to for planning a fun LNY event. The Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and each year is represented by one of the 12...
2022 Letter From the President
2022, What a Year! 2022, what a year! Like many of you, I can hardly believe it’s come and gone and all that happened in between. This year was a whirlwind of returning events that came back bigger and better from their long slumber and flood of new events that...
Fun NYE Traditions From Around The World
Fun New Years’ Eve Trraditions from All Around the World Be more active. Eat less junk food. Spend more time reading books and less time on social media. These are some popular modern-day New Year resolutions, but where did the practice of making resolutions come...
Event Invitations: Best Practices for Success!
Event Invitations: Best Practices for Success! The first impression you can make on your attendees at any event is in your event invitation. Let’s talk about three basic considerations you will need to make before designing your invitations. This crucial element sets...
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Alaska Journal – Change in Ownership Press Release
Toast of the Town LLC announced Martha Keele as chief operating officer and co-owner. Keele previously served as the managing director at Toast of the Town, producing more than 80 virtual events last year. She replaces co-founder Carrie Shephard, who is transitioning to a consulting role with the company in order to concentrate on her passion of community development.
Hybrid events as the future of community gathering
Sarah Histand of Mind and Mountain leads an in-person training session, pre-pandemic. Her response to the pandemic quickly paid off, as she nearly doubled the number of people signed up for her program in 2020.
Host a Successful Event with Event Planning in Anchorage, AK
If you have been tasked with planning an event for your organization, chances are you’re starting to feel the pressure. Event planning can be incredibly stressful, and you shouldn’t have to go through it alone. That’s why you should consider looking for event planning in Anchorage, AK.
Checklist: 9 Key Steps to Producing a Truly Sustainable Event
“Every decision you make during an event has repercussions on the environment,” says Martha Keele, COO of Alaska-based event planning company Toast of the Town LLC. Follow this step-by-step checklist to ensure you’re making your event as sustainable as possible.
In Any Event - How to plan without missing the mark
Whether it’s a baby shower or the Super Bowl, it’s still an event. All events may be different, but what do they have in common? And how can you be sure you have your bases covered?
9 Smart Ways to Incentivize Early Registration for Your Next Event or Conference
In today's oversaturated event market, getting those early-bird RSVPs can be more challenging than ever. These tips can help.
ADA Advice It’s Important to Make Meetings Accessible to All
For any meeting, conference or event held today, it’s critical that planners consider everyone who may be in attendance, and that requires being ADA compliant so all attendees can have a positive experience.
If the recent COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated anything, it’s that the meetings and events industry is a dynamic, flexible industry always on the cusp of embracing the “latest and greatest” elements that make meetings and events truly shine.
