Consulting Services
Maggie Daniels' consulting services include design, implementation, evaluation speaking engagements and appearances.
Research
Dr. Maggie Daniels has conducted fieldwork and research for local and national agencies in the areas of event management, tourism policy and destination promotion as pertaining to local economic development. Recent projects that Maggie has worked on include the following:
- Public Comment Analysis on the National Mall Plan Alternatives and Socioeconomic Impacts Analysis (2008)
- A Participant Observation Study of the National Independence Day Celebration Services and Facilities (2007)
- A Participant Observation Study of the Cherry Blossom Festival Services and Facilities (2007)
- Qualitative Analysis of Public Comments on the National Mall & Memorial Parks Management Plan (2007)
- Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: An Analysis of Visitor Satisfaction, Involvement and Exhibit Preferences (2006-2007)
- Space Day at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: An Analysis of Visitor Feedback (2006)
- Tourism Development at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: An Analysis of Programs and Promotion (2005)
Speaking Engagements and Appearances
Maggie is a talented and versatile speaker who has developed and given presentations at local, regional, national and international gatherings to groups both large and small. Recent presentations include the following:
- Wed-Economics: Making the most of your wedding budget. Invited presentation at the Washington Bridal Showcase, Dulles, VA. Produced by Showcase Productions (2008).
- Resident resistance to visiting a national tourism site: The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Philadelphia, PA (2008).
- The National Cherry Blossom Festival: Management of facilities, services, and human impacts, Philadelphia, PA (2008).
- Time to Rock. Fundraiser for Making Memories Foundation. Presented by Wedding Wire (2008).
- Ten Trends for 2008:
What You Need to Know when Planning Your Wedding,
Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA; Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD; George Mason University Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA (2008). Produced by Showcase Productions
- Survey and Evaluation Tools for Recreation Managers, Herndon VA (2007)
- Effective Management, Fairfax VA (2007)
- Community Impacts of Special Events, Fairfax VA (2007)
- Developing Event Timelines and Production Schedules, Fairfax VA (2006)
- Increasing Revenue and Relationships through “Friendraising,” Fairfax VA (2006)
