Posts from: January 2011

Riedel Wine Tasting: It's about the Glass

Jan. 28, 2011

What comes to mind when you hear the name Riedel? If you're a hospitality veteran like me, you think of the Austrian glassmaking dynasty, Riedel Crystal. Maximillian J. Riedel, 11th generation of the family, can be credited with much of their…

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Meetings and Convention Delegates Benefit from a 7th Inning Stretch

Jan. 20, 2011

Earlier this month, I wrote about the serendipity of Sacramento as an ideal convention destination that perfectly blends meetings, networking and recreation. (You can revisit the article here.) There's only so much 'classroom' instruction the mind…

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Supplier Relations: Steady or Fire Sale Friends?

Jan. 20, 2011

As I read Association Conventions & Facilities' sunny outlook on the exhibition and events industry, this optimist is cautious not to forget lessons learned during the past two years. I have seen the gold lining in the dark economic clouds: Meeting…

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Select Sacramento: A Pleasantly Surprising Site

Jan. 19, 2011

With the departure of now former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver, California's capital has lost some star power... but its luster shines brighter than ever. Why do meeting planners and travelers chose to visit Sacramento…

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Sacramento Bridges Generation Gap for Association Membership

Jan. 12, 2011

Consider this: Jay Leno, Bill Clinton, Tom Hanks and Michael Jordan -- Baby Boomers. Can somebody tell me what these men have in common with each other? If this much diversity can exist in a short list of Boomers, doesn't it make sense that…

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Local Beer on Tap in Sacramento

Jan. 11, 2011

Six years ago my husband took up the hobby of brewing beer. After 30-plus years of taste-testing why not combine his love of all things beer with a home brewing kit? We purchased supplies, got recipes and excitedly jumped on the beer wagon. There…

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