What are the biggest challenges you see the meetings/hospitality industry facing as they adapt to “green” practices? A: The biggest challenge the meetings/hospitality industry currently faces is how to effectively communicate to our partners, guests, and visitors what we have done and are currently doing to improve sustainability practices and how “green” efforts can be [...]
Thai Shrimp Salad: What it took for 2 large entree salads (and we still had leftovers!): * 6 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil, divided * 2 Tbs. soy sauce * 1 tsp fish sauce * 1 tsp sambal oelek (spicy chili paste) – add more if you dig a little kick * 1 Tbs. brown sugar [...]
With summer upon us, some will be heading to favorite vacation spots. Others may be on the road to one of several upcoming meetings industry events. Wherever summer travels send you, the Kinsley staff would like to share thoughts on some of our favorite reads to take along. Here are quick reviews of books that [...]
New Additions We’re delighted to announce that the Museum Store Association has joined the Kinsley Meetings list of clients. Involvement As current President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Meeting Professionals, Devon Binder led the membership in gaining a regional ranking of fourth and a global ranking of sixth out of 70 plus chapters. [...]
The Meeting Planner recently did an interview with Allison Kinsley. Read the full article below or visit their site at http://www.meetingplannersguide.com/meetingplanner.html. the meeting planner Allison Kinsley The Art of Being Involved Spring 2013 ALLISON KINSLEY, CMM, CMP is the Founder and Chief Meeting Architect for Littleton, Colorado-based Kinsley Meetings, a full-service, meetings [...]
Now that the Colorado Rockies are finally getting some snow and skiing is in full force, here is one of my favorite après ski dinners. It can easily be prepared ahead of time and with a nice bottle of red it is a perfect end to any powder day. Spinach Lasagna 12 Lasagna [...]
What do you see as the key to being a successful leader?There are two elements to being a good leader. The first is to have a strong purpose as to why the organization exists, and communicate it, communicate it, communicate it. The second is to release the energy in others to accomplish that purpose. How [...]
Awards! Kinsley Meetings was recently awarded the 2012 “Sustaining Professional Member Organization” at the Rocky Mountain Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Gala that took place at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Beginnings Jill Schroeder joined the team in January. Jill’s passion for the industry is evident through her involvement in Meeting [...]
By Allison Kinsley Terry Fator opened a meeting that Steve and I attended in Las Vegas recently. You might know his name as the ventriloquist, singer and comedian who won America’s Got Talent. Let’s set the stage, the morning of the conference – talented ventriloquist, 400 hospitality industry friends… and a request for a volunteer. [...]
As the holidays draw near and we get ready to start the New Year, the Kinsley staff wanted to provide our clients, partners and friends with a special gift to help manage the holiday bustle, as well as start off the New Year. Our special gift is a small collection of thoughts. Although simple, they [...]
