The Places I Go: Tuscany Il Ciocco

After a dozen switchback curves up a dizzying, misty Tuscan mountainside, Il Ciocco appears like a mirage. You hear a voice say, “I want to go to there,” and realize it is your own. Welcome to one of my favorite hotel experiences. 

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ConferencesMike Vayda
The Places I Go: Boscolo Budapest

I evaluate conference venues for my clients. Here’s a brief review
of a hotel I visited, viewed from a conference perspective.

Curb appeal: We came into town ‘fresh’ off an overnight train from Slovakia by way of Vienna, so I’m sure my first impression was colored by exhaustion. 

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5 Reasons for a Downtown Conference

But what if you want to accomplish more than attendees checking your meeting off their to-do list? What if you want to inspire your audience to change their behavior? When it comes to creating a truly transformative conference, focused time – away from the routines of home and office – is the way to go.

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