Experience Aspen

Ah, Aspen. Skiing, snowboarding, aprés ski and more. Seriously, more. Aspen is jam packed with unique experiences in the Winter and Summer. From year-round five star resorts to endless opportunities for new adventures, Aspen really has it all.

Did you know you can ice climb? Yes, you (with no prior experience) can scale a mountain covered in ice! A climbing professional takes you on an expedition and you can feel like an ice climbing professional for a day! How better to impress your friends than with an ice climbing selfie #slickmove. Not one for heights? Why not lay low...so low you’re on a sleigh being pulled by Alaskan Huskies. Bond with these furry creatures as they guide you on a scenic journey.

If you're not a fan of the cold but still want to see what Aspen offers, take a Summer trip.  Enjoy a picturesque view in a hot air balloon ride. When you are done, continue soaking up the sun as you enjoy a champagne brunch. If you’re a thrill seeker who prefers water to sky, try white water rafting down the Arkansas and Roaring Fork Rivers. Give Aspen a try, regardless time of the year it will not disappoint! 

To new adventures!
-DTE

Photo Credit: Owegoo 

New Year, New Tips!

This week we are reviewing BizBash's article “2016 Preview: 7 Tips for the New Year From Top Event Pros.” One of the things we love about events is that it’s like the theatre, no two events are the same.  

What we related to the most in this article is keeping up to date on the newest technology and always being prepared for change. Throughout the event management process, technology can be your friend. We keep an eye out for the next best project management tool as well as other programs and products that will help run our events seamlessly. Working in an extremely detail oriented industry, we like tools that make us more organized and efficient so we can focus on creating incredible experiences for our clients. A little app can go a long way!

We try our best to be prepared for the unknown. There's a Plan A, B & C but if something unexpected happens, take a deep breath. Don’t panic about the issue. Instead, search for a solution. Most importantly, remain positive and solution-oriented in 2016!

To the best year yet! 
-DTE

Photo Credit: BizBash 

Hit Your Goals

It's a new year with new goals and targets. How can you achieve these higher goals and get both your employees and consumers excited? Try engaging them through an experience.

In this age of advanced technology, we sometimes forget how impactful face-to-face experiences can be. At an event, you can tailor your guests' experience from the moment they arrive up until the moment they leave. Unlike an email or an online campaign, nothing is lost in translation. Hosting an experience gives you the opportunity to make a lasting and memorable impression.

Let’s say your goal is to launch a new product or service. Why not throw a launch party? The venue can be fully transformed to bring your product or service to life. Watch your consumers try your product onsite. Go one step further and video their reactions. Encourage guests to post on social media by creating a custom hashtag or encourage posting behavior by offering fun incentives. Not only will guests be talking about your product, so will their personal and professional networks who see their posts online. As you sit down to finalize your game plan for 2016, consider adding events to your toolkit.

Plan Big!
-DTE

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave

Newly Engaged?

The holidays can be a busy time of year, family and friends get together to catch up, renew traditions and celebrate new beginnings. It is also a popular time for engagements as it is a moment in life that many want to spend around their loved ones. 

Starting the new year as an engaged couple is exciting! Right now, you may be looking for inspiration for your big day. We'd like to share what Pantone selected as the 2016 Color of the Year as inspiration. For the first time, there will actually be two colors, Rose Quartz and Serenity - representing peace and order. 

One way to enjoy peace and order when wedding planning is to get help from an event planner. You shouldn't have to worry about the countless details that go into planning a wedding! A planner can help from the beginning to the end, tracking every detail from when the sun sets (so you can capture that golden hour photo) to your great uncle's favorite song. If you would like us to help make sure your big day is truly unforgettable, request a consultation, call 917.371.8878 or email hello@dianatsao.com .

Congratulations!
-DTE

Photo Credit: Nazmiyal

5 Stars, Four Seasons

What's on your bucket list this year? Imagine hopping on a private jet that takes you from one five-star experience to the next... for three weeks. You would travel to nine different destinations in style. We’re talking about Timeless Discoveries, one of five trips designed for Around the World by Four Seasons.

Start your travels with a Dom Pérignon toast as you board the Four Seasons private jet, from there your options are limitless. A full-service concierge accompanies you to manage all your travel needs. Executive Chef Kerry Sear cooks your meals in-flight with the freshest ingredients secured from the last destination you left. Once you land, your experiences continue to be five-star from day to night. Ride an elephant through the jungles in Thailand or go whitewater rafting in Indonesia, your wish becomes reality.

This grand trip is more than simply a vacation, it is a gravity-defying bucket list life experience. With each day meticulously planned, it is safe to say that Around the World excursions are curated to perfection. These journeys embody what the best travel and life experiences should be, memorable and personal. We tip our hats to the Around the World series by Four Seasons (and cross our fingers they might need a couple "mystery jetters" :)

Safe travels!
-DTE

Photo Credit: Four Seasons