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Be the First to
Experience the NEW Eventcom International
Website
We are excited to announce the launch of our
newly designed website that offers a more user
friendly platform for both showcasing our services and
keeping you posted on the latest and greatest news from
the world of Eventcom
International.
When compared to the original website
launched two years ago, the new site is more visually
appealing, easier to navigate and includes more useful
information. Our main goal was to make the experience
for the end-user more pleasurable. We wanted to provide
a quick and easy platform for finding the meeting or
event solution that fits your need, while also offering
features that allow you to feel at ease when working
with Eventcom.
In an effort to continually provide the most
relevant information, we will update the
site on a regular basis with case studies,
newsletters, testimonials, press releases, white papers,
and program/event photos.
Please take a moment to experience the new
website at www.eventcominternational.com.
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The New Face of
Teambuilding
With
no exception to industry, most associates have
participated in teambuilding activities at one time or
another. Whether it was a “fall backwards and I’ll catch
you” exercise intended to build trust or an interactive
activity intended to strengthen listening skills,
teambuilding has traditionally been a major focus for
organizations that want to create a cohesive environment
for employees.
Today,
teambuilding continues to evolve and was recently named
one of the 2008 Top 10 Meeting Trends by Benchmark
Hospitality. This may be due in part to the shift from
traditional activities to ones that include a more
creative approach. While the end goal remains the same,
teambuilding is now demonstrated through a variety of
fun activities including culinary cook-offs and white
water rafting races. Robin Malpier of Boston Market has
taken an original approach to teambuilding by allowing
employees the opportunity to help people in
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“We’ve done the usual
teambuilding exercises, but this program was much
better,” said Malpier. “We really liked combining
the charity project into the teambuilding. We
learned a lot and in the process we helped the
abused women’s shelter.”
Marriott International also
takes a creative approach to teambuilding. During
customer appreciation events, both Marriott
employees and clients are invited to work
side-by-side while participating in Spirit to
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Spirit to Serve is
Marriott’s initiative to provide outstanding service and
goodwill to associates, customers and the community.
Activities often include making and sending care
packages to soldiers and building homes for Habitat for
Humanity. These projects not only encourage bonding
among employees, but also strengthen relationships
between Marriott’s sales representatives and their
clients.
Tim Buividas, who facilitates
some of Eventcom's teambuilding exercises, emphasizes
the importance of creating a unique experience for each
client he works with.
“The goal is to make the
experience both meaningful and unique,” said Buividas.
“No two events are alike. Group projects range from
assembling bikes for kids to creating care packages for
flood victims,” he added. “The core skills of
communication, risk-taking, negotiation and organization
are still the primary focus, but the team projects are
more relevant and community
service-based.”
No matter how different and
exciting the activity, the purpose of teambuilding has
essentially remained the same - to contribute to the
growth of each participant while building relationships
and improving communication. Companies will continue to
invest in employee development, and teambuilding is a
tool that strengthens skills while allowing for a
break from static activities like listening to
motivational speakers during meetings and events. An
old-fashioned pep talk is useful from time to time, but
companies seem to think getting people both physically
and mentally active are the keys to
success.
If you are interested in creating a
memorable event that incorporates teambuilding for
associates or clients, please click here to contact
Us.
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Marriott
2008 Awards of
Excellence
On
June 4th, Marriott hosted its annual Awards of
Excellence ceremony to honor their finest
associates for providing outstanding service. Held
at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, nine
individuals were awarded the J. Willard Marriott Award
of Excellence for consistently demonstrating
achievement, character, dedication, effort and
perseverance. The Alice S. Marriott Award
for Community Service and the J.W. Marriott, Jr.
Diversity Excellence Award were also given out that
evening.
The
2008 Awards of Excellence was broadcast to six locations
in the US and for
the first time, streamed live via webcast to
participants worldwide as part of a beta test. The
exciting event was produced by Jack Stillwell, Senior
Director, Marriott Creative Services and Shannon Lopez,
Senior Manager, Marriott Internal Communications.
Eventcom International worked in conjunction with
Marriott Media Productions and Internal Communications
to provide the broadcast and webcast
solutions.
The
Awards of Excellence ceremony was an amazing evening for
all those involved, and Eventcom International was
thrilled to have just a small hand in showing
appreciation to Marriott's finest.
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Hotel
Highlight.
Bethesda North
Marriott Hotel and Conference
Center
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Marriott International
takes pride in ensuring that customers experience
maximum comfort and productivity at properties all
over the world. One property that upholds the
highest in Marriott’s established service
standards is the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and
Conference
Center.
The Bethesda North
Marriott Hotel and Conference
Center
offers guests the largest ballroom in Maryland, a
130-seat amphitheater, innovative catering menus,
and impeccable hotel rooms and amenities.
Additionally, its prime location adjacent to the
area’s metro station allows for easy access to
Rockville,
Bethesda, Washington DC and Northern
Virginia.
In January 2009, the
hotel will set a new standard for meeting
experiences in the Washington DC area when
they unveil a dramatic expansion. Boasting the
perfect union of form and function, it is safe to
say that the Bethesda North Marriott is a property
worth visiting.
For more information
about the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and
Conference
Center,
please click
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