Category: Our Journal

Our next online event tip would be not to forget the power of design… Customise your virtual event portal to reflect your brand, or the event experience that you want to create. The right design will set the tone for your event and ensure it stands out. There is so much you can customise, from brand colours… Continue reading Online event tip: the power of design

Today marks Dellar Davies 30th Anniversary; an anniversary traditionally celebrated with the gift of pearls. Pearls stand as a symbol of wisdom and they are the only precious gemstones that begin life as a tiny hidden speck, before adding layers and growing stronger and more robust over time. It feels fitting therefore that the pearl… Continue reading Pearls of wisdom

Online events have significantly grown in popularity in recent times and have become an integral part of many of our clients’ long-term event strategies. We urge companies to seriously consider the benefits of blended events, which combine a live in-person event with an online component. Blended events have many benefits, allowing for greater flexibility and increased… Continue reading Benefits of blended events

Favourite event destinations?My favourite was Tokyo, where we delivered ABTA’s Travel Convention. It was unique, the food was incredible, and the people were so welcoming. Highlights included a party on the 39th floor of the Shinagawa Prince Hotel where we enjoyed breath-taking views across Tokyo; supper at the famous (Kill Bill) Gonpachi Restaurant and amazing… Continue reading Meet us: Helena

Check out our tips on changing up your online event format to provide new event experiences… Try something new Add on-demand videos that are unrelated to the main event to bring light and shade into the day. For example, a light workout routine, podcasts, trivia questions, games or even a cooking demo. Interrupt your attendees… Continue reading Change it up!

Great content is critical to make your online event a success. Here are our top tips to ensure your content stands out: Keep it snappy An attendee’s attention span is much shorter online than it would be at an in-person staged event. We recommend 10-15 minutes if your speaker is seated or using a webcam.… Continue reading Content is King

A note to let our clients, connections and friends know that our colleague Michelle Trotter has returned from maternity leave! Welcome back to Dellar Davies, Michelle! You may also be interested in:Meet us: MichelleTracy Phillips promoted to Managing Director

We caught up with Rebekah Richards, our Event Manager, to get to know her a bit better. What do you enjoy most about working in events?In a strange way, I enjoy the stress and pressure but there is no better feeling of comradery than being with your team on-site at an event. The stress and… Continue reading Meet us: Rebekah

While your event brand should reflect your organisation’s brand, it can (and should) have a brand of its own! Event branding tells a story, increases awareness, and helps your audience to understand who you really are and why your event is important. However, it’s only through a well-planned and cohesive approach that you’ll experience the… Continue reading Top tip: how to maximise your event branding

When ABTA’s Chief Executive, Mark Tanzer, said last week that he was looking forward to doing something for the second time at next year’s Travel Convention, I had to smile. In 2019 we organised ABTA’s first Travel Convention to take place in Asia, when it took place in the fabulous neon-lit city of Tokyo.  In… Continue reading There’s a first for everything