Planning and Hosting a Conference

In many big companies, hosting conventions and being part of conferences is something expected for many of its top-level and upper-echelon employees. Through a conference or a convention, employees can come together and express their opinions, post suggestions or showcase developments and upcoming improvements, changes and advancements that a department or the company will be working on in the coming year. Many companies hold these conventions on a regular basis—quarterly, semi-annually, or yearly, depending on the needs, bandwidth, importance and impact of such. In many occasions, participants from departments, branches and sections in far and maybe offshore locations are given shuttles for their transportation to the venue.

Preparation for these conferences can be difficult. One should first and foremost consider the theme of the event because the theme will set the mood for the activities, speeches, discussions and even lectures. After the theme has been discussed, choosing the appropriate venue for the event is probably the next important thing to work on. The venue of the convention dictates whether convention transportation will be made available to attendees who will be coming from far away—and sometimes off shore—sites and branches. Choosing the venue also means choosing the date, the menu and the décor to match the theme of the conference. In the meantime, chosen speakers are contacted for speeches and activities they will be facilitating and providing on the day of the convention. But logistics and other seemingly trivial items such as conference badges, presentation decks, electrical power, computers, music, lights and the sound system shouldn’t be left out since many of these contribute to how things can go wrong to a well-planned event. Thus, it is important that the overall coordinator ensures that all preparations for the event are done in such a way as to foresee all possible unprecedented circumstances that may happen on the day itself. It is also his task to properly supervise his team and divide the tasks appropriately so that a big whole is subsequently split into smaller parts that are more manageable and easier to troubleshoot.

Nevertheless, proper planning and quick response usually save the day. And the event will always be something that participants will cherish, especially, if the goals of the convention have been accomplished to their satisfaction.

Back to Blogging

It's official. I am going back to blogging.

Through blogging, I am able to express my opinions and views, some of which my viewers may not necessarily agree with.

To begin my post for the day I am posting some Niagara Falls pictures. The pictures were taken from the American side of the falls.



The Horseshoe Falls



A top view shot of the American Falls



The infamous Top of the Falls Restaurant



Equally prominent Hard Rock Niagara



A panorama of the Horseshoe Falls




There's our ride!



The Visitor Center



Inside the Visitor Center



One of the stops in the Niagara Falls tour



The Cave of the Winds, an entrance into the American Falls

More Taoist Temple Pictures

Here are more pictures of the Taoist Temple in Cebu.

The Taoist Temple in Cebu

I recently visited Cebu and took some amazing pictures of the Taoist Temple. Together with friends, I climbed the hundred-step temple in the heart of Cebu and found peace of mind and solitude. It was no wonder that the Chinese put up this beautiful temple there.

The Taoist Temple in Cebu overlooks the local Beverly Hills Village, home of the affluent. At the summit, people can purchase souvenirs and good luck charms.

Enjoy!

The Kodak Tower in Rochester

Kodak. The American label synonymous to unforgettable moments and lifelong memories. And when I was in New York, I took some time to take pictures of the Kodak World Headquarters in Rochester.

Sky Shots 2

More aerial photographs for the world traveler in you. Hope you guys appreciate it!

Cave of the Winds

In the American side of the Niagara Falls, a must-see attraction is the Cave of the Winds.



A $10-entrance fee is all that's needed to get to the famed landmark. For children, this fee is $7. This entitles you to a bright yellow raincoat and a pair of sandals you'll need to as you get closer to the American Falls. After taking the elevator, a hallway brings you to the Cave of the Winds.



The Hurricane Deck is a must-see for those who would want to experience the falls even more. Clad in your yellow raincoat, you'll not only get to feel the mist, but you can actually go under the falling rapids and feel the chill of the cold water gushing down.



At the end of the trip, you'll be asked to donate your sandals to the poor, to those not fortunate enough to have anything to cover their feet.

Airline Food Part 2

Traveling on business class upgrades not only the amenities but airline food as well. Take for instance these delicious treats offered in the main cabin and in World Business Class of Northwest.



Chicken teriyaki served with pineapple slices orange juice and blueberry muffin



Roasted chicken served with Pepsi, rice, Caesar dressing on fresh garden salad, bread and shrimps



Beef barbecue served with sushi, fresh garden salad, bread and creme brulee with choice of wine, soda or juice

Airline Food

Airline food has evolved through the years. Thanks to the major changes made by airline companies, sky passengers can now enjoy a sumptuous feast even though seated for long hours 30,000 feet above sea level.

Not convinced? Sample these great meals available from Northwest.



Sausage and egg served with orange juice muffin, fresh fruits and chocolate mallows



Japanese-style chicken and egg served with Pepsi, Manhattan dressing on fresh garden salad, fresh bread and pastry



Japanese-style egg and bacon served with mashed potato, sausage, orange juice and fresh fruits

Disney World Google Earth Map now online

Tourists planning to spend their vacation in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida will now be able to plan out their tour using a 3D Google Earth map.

As most visitors to the popular theme park plan their vacations online, the project is truly awesome and pioneering.

Walt Disney World’s four theme parks and 22 hotels are shown in the 3D Google Earth maps, as well as souvenir shacks, merry-go-round horses and even benches for resting.

Sky Shots

Traveling by plane is certainly one of the most convenient means of transport. You get to enjoy the movies on board, the beautiful and hospitable flight attendants, the airline food and, if you're seated by the window and not along the aisle, the view.

Here are some aerial shots I took last year with my Kodak P850. Enjoy!











Snow looks way better from the sky than it is from the ground.

The New Seven Wonders of Nature

A lot of readers loved my post about the New Seven Wonders of the World.

However, even more wonderful than man-made structures are natural sights and wonders. The same organization that brought the New Seven Wonders of the World is now working on the New Seven Natural Wonders. Here are the current top 10:

Ha Long Bay (Vietnam)

Cox's Bazar, Beach (Bangladesh)

Ganges River (India)

Amazon River (South America)

Mount Everest (Nepal)

Mount Fuji (Japan)

Cocos Island (Costa Rica)

Tubattaha Reef (Philippines)

Chocolate Hills (Philippines)

Colca Canyon (Peru)

Visit the New 7 Wonders site and vote for your favorite natural wonder now!