July 14, 2010
I recently had a chance to attend the worlds largest hospitality technology show, I had this opportunity thanks to two of Echelon's newest clients Cetis, Inc. and Intelity who were exhibiting. Cetis, Inc. is a leader in hospitality and enterprise phones, you can trace their roots back to 1983 (who doesnt love the 80's). Intelity is a fairly new technology company that gives guests of the hotel the capability to order any and all services offered by the property through the use of your iPad, iPhone and other devices. Simply put, you can order room service, valet service, etc all with one touch on your favorite device.
April 8, 2010
Ok, you are prepared for the show and have addressed everything discussed in Trade Show Success Strategies ~ Pre-Show. Opening day is just a few hours away and the question to ask is how do you make the most of your time on the floor? How can we help insure that a desired ROI is obtainable?
April 2, 2010
It is pretty easy to walk the show floor and spot the exhibitors that "just show up" and it is more common than you may think. I was in Orlando for the HDI show last month and had a chance to catch lunch just before my departing flight. The guy sitting next to me was obviously a sales guy, you know the look, that had been a staffer for an exhibitor at another show that was in town. Mistakenly, I struck a conversation with him, I asked "how was the show for you guys", "I hate trade shows" he responded, "really, why?", "I think they are pointless and I dont like begging people to buy my product" he says. Luckily it was time to catch my flight right after that comment. Do you think this guys should have been representing his company at the show?
March 3, 2010
Topeka Mayor Bill Bunten signed a proclamation Monday calling for Topeka to be known for the month of March as "Google, Kansas — the capital city of fiber optics." All in an attempt to get on the Mountain View tech giant's radar as a test bed for new fiber-optic technology that would bring it Internet connections at top speed.
December 30, 2009
I am constantly amazed by the continuous advances in technology such as navigation devices, iPhones, etc. They are functional, desirable, very cool and fun to use; in some cases they are also a fashion statement (i.e. my sexy white 3Gs iPhone). If you are anything like me, you rely on your smart phone to look up the number of your favorite carryout spot, points of interest, email, weather, answer everyday questions, or to use any one of the 50,000 available apps.
November 30, 2009
Its hard enough finding time to “get your fitness on” while trying to balance family, work and LIFE. Now throw traveling into the mix and it can be very difficult to stay committed to any type of routine. Traveling from home for business or pleasure is one of the major reasons why people fall off the fitness trail--and stay off. Crazy schedules, unfamiliar surroundings and lack of proper equipment all can wreak havoc with your established exercise program. But you don't have to forego fitness while you're on the road. Whether you're jetting cross country to a meeting with a client or sailing off for some fun in the sun, you can still maintain fitness goals. All it takes is exercising a little creativity and simple planning.
August 18, 2009
"Word of mouse," now there's a catch phrase for you.
August 5, 2009
My excitement of a new career in the trade show industry couldn't have been higher after accepting a role with Echelon Design. The first mission was the WSA show in Vegas, my sights were high, the stage was set, I was off to meet Reid at the Vegas airport, then there was a little issue with a last-minute gate change.
