as the middle east’s event-capital – dubai strives ahead in event management
Will 2008 be a damp squid or a whale of success as events compete to get bigger and better?
With the festive season quickly becoming a dull memory and one of the most anticipated party evenings of the year having gone with a bang, people are now thinking ahead into the rest of 2008 regarding launch parties, corporate events and social gatherings - but take some advise from the professionals and learn by other people’s mistakes.
To ensure the event is a stunning success, MVM Events has put together top five tips on how to be the ‘hostess with the mostess’; the ‘event of the year’; or the ‘legend of the launch’ and organize the perfect event.
1) Think carefully about who’s attending and what they would enjoy, the reason for the event and is the event going to get the desired results
2) Plan everything carefully, sometimes it’s helpful to plot a detailed time plan so that you are aware of all activities and can detect obvious gaps
3) Write a complete action plan for your event – make a list of everything you need to avoid forgetting essentials at the last minute
4) Be aware of religious sensitivities – remember that we live in an extremely diverse community and people may be offended by different types of drink, food and music levels at different times of the year
5) Make the effort to prepare small special touches, sometimes the little things make the biggest impression
“Whether you’re arranging large events for hundreds of people or small social gatherings, the main principles of event organization still apply,” commented Nicky Duncan, associate director, MVM Events Dubai, one of Dubai’s leading corporate events companies. “It is fundamental to keep your guests in mind at all times and organize something special that they will enjoy and remember. Being extremely organized is another essential aspect of a successful event, if you keep in control everything will run smoothly and to plan.”
MVM Events Dubai is a dynamic and award-winning global conference and events company with a global reach and specialist knowledge.
With offices in Dubai, London and Sydney, MVM Events can tap into the expertise and international experience of their employees and deliver bespoke, professional, high quality events that cater specifically to their client’s individual needs. During 2007 alone, MVM Events Dubai has arranged events for international and UAE based clients in Kuwait, Doha, Athens, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Casablanca and Istanbul.
MVM London was established in 1992 and is wholly owned by Richard Beggs (managing director). Over the last 14 years, MVM London has earned a justifiable reputation for expertise and professionalism in its field. In 1995 Beggs established a second MVM office in Sydney, Australia to service the Australasian and Pacific Rim conference and events market. On 2nd October 2005 MVM began trading in Dubai to serve the fast growing Middle Eastern market.
