Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As business travel and in-person corporate meetings reemerge, the industry is preparing more health-sensitive, accessible and efficient spaces for traveling groups. Understanding the Impact of Travel on Attendees. Flight Cancellations by the Thousands—Does Your Travel Insurance Cover the Cost? “As

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Understanding the trends of the year behind us and preparing for the year ahead with educated predictions from an industry expert such as Gregg can guide meeting professionals on how to plan and execute memorable incentives, keep their finger on the pulse of the industry and prepare for the unexpected.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Understanding the trends of the year behind us and preparing for the year ahead with educated predictions from an industry expert such as Gregg can guide meeting professionals on how to plan and execute memorable incentives, keep their finger on the pulse of the industry and prepare for the unexpected.

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Incentives Automotive Manufacturing Trends 245

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In fact, if approached with thoughtfulness and preparation, those interactions could lead to the meeting professionals taking a rightful place as strategic advisors. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Depending on the budget, travel expenses for attendees may need to be taken into consideration. It should also be located near a metro station or public transportation so attendees are not forced to rely on a car. What type of atmosphere should be created for the attendees?

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

Depending on the budget, travel expenses for attendees may need to be taken into consideration. This way, attendees are not forced to rely on a car and have the opportunity to conveniently travel by public transport. What type of atmosphere should be created for the attendees?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2022

But the past two years of digital innovation in event tech and event services, along with new partners from outside the industry have prepared us for Covid combat. DoubleDutch is an integrated platform that plugs remote attendees right in, making it an ideal resource for hybrid, large-event management, communication and participation.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Read More : Flight Cancellations by the Thousands—Does Your Travel Insurance Cover the Cost? Are Flight Delays in Your Future? On June 9, for instance, at 2:00 p.m.,

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In March, Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) launched a new virtual education series, FICP Chats, to confront the most challenging parts of the hybridization of the event industry. The event industry is reconfiguring priorities, talking and preparing methods and resources for self-care.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior. We are turning attendees into participants,” he said. You have to be ready for that.”. “The

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Hotels have storm preparation plans and protocols for severe weather in place, and our staff is well trained to implement these plans,” said Hector Mastrapa, senior vice president of risk management with Marriott. Marriott International also has its own claims organization to streamline insurance coverage and processing. “We

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

As the face-to-face industry navigates the post-pandemic return to live events, one thing is clear: Attendees will be looking for the chance to immerse themselves in new destinations. Organizers can choose from a lengthy list of towers, abbeys, monasteries, and royal residences for programming and add-on excursions for attendees.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Community engagement Due to the constant turnover of team members and the tight schedule to prepare for the event in March, there’s limited time for year-round community engagement It’s necessary to keep community engagement for the entire year to advertise the event but also to advertise the new positions for event management.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

You can’t insure against everything. Prepare for GDPR. One of the troublesome trends Howe has seen is hotels placing clauses in their contracts requiring organizations to get consent from every attendee for data to be collected and used. Ensuring an agenda runs smoothly can preempt costly legal complaints.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 14, 2022

Planners don’t need a crystal ball to predict the future; they can combine their experience with strategic thinking to better prepare themselves for the future. “We We can combine our experience with strategic thinking to better prepare ourselves for the future. communication, insurance, backup plans).

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Morial Convention Center over the near term is Smart Energy Week, a co-location of the Solar Power International show, the Energy Storage International show, and Wind Energy International show that in 2019 drew more than 30,000 total attendees. Hurricane Ida struck New Orleans on what would have been the event’s opening day.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Due diligence for the safety of your attendees is the highest priority when organizing an event.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Ensure adequate insurance.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. To learn how to be best prepared for any mishaps and ensure that your concert is set up for success from the get-go, keep reading! Consider the attendees for your event and what concept and style will be most appealing and memorable to them.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 16, 2023

RIMS President and CEO Gary LaBranche films a video for RISKWORLD attendees after part of the event was canceled in early May due to an active shooter in Atlanta. In addition to e-mailing updates to attendees, RIMS staff used their mobile event app to send out push notifications. This year, when a mass shooting on Feb.12

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

It’s preparing for the unexpected. More than 50 attendees. In that vein, consider purchasing event insurance, and be clear with attendees about your cancellation policies. Prepare action items that you can kick into gear if needed. What is risk management in event planning? It’s embracing adaptability.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2021

This can obviously include standard benefits such as health insurance, but you could also think about perks or other offerings like free fitness classes. You almost certainly ask your attendees for their feedback , but do you ask your events management staff how they thought things went? during the live event itself).

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) was a little less than a month away from its annual conference, IASA Xchange , when its leaders knew they needed to make a call. 29, the four-day conference typically draws more than 1,800 insurance industry professionals for education and networking, plus an exhibition component.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Whatever your current level of understanding and involvement, we want you to walk away inspired to buy more Bitcoin, launch that product you’ve been dreaming about, or be better prepared to educate your co-workers. We closely monitor the attendee ratio to ensure the right balance of fintechs, investors, and financial institutions.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With the pandemic and public concern fluctuating in the midst of uncertainty, event planners and professionals are left with an enormous responsibility to prepare themselves, their guests and their contracts for whatever comes next. Reasonable care has become an elevated priority—and so has liability. But we’ve anticipated this.

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. So, it makes sense that you should prepare a mobile office of sorts for offsite meetings – for your own use and the use of attendees.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2021

Give your attendees and partners peace of mind with this event safety guide. For event planners, marketers, and attendees alike, it’s been over a year since we’ve had the experience of a live event. The question on everyone’s mind is how we minimize the risk for our attendees, partners, and staff. Event Insurance.

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Gavel International

APRIL 15, 2024

On the other hand, the total cost of the drone, certifications, insurance, and a full crew will cost you less than the expense of sending a photographer up in a helicopter. While they can hover quite low, attempting to navigate the limited airspace inside a building is simply too risky – for both the safety of attendees and the drone itself.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

If you want more residents to attend your events, you must create a better attendee experience by hosting events people actually want to go to. Gather residents to enjoy a gourmet dining experience designed and prepared by a professional chef. Attendees then taste and rank how well each location executes the signature dish.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

of attendees say the venue can either make or break their overall event experience. To ensure that all attendees are comfortable and enjoy their experience, choose a venue size according to the estimated number of attendees. Who are your attendees, and what do they want? How many people will attend? When is your event?

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

With a virtual event, you can invite attendees and speakers/talents from all around the world without having to worry about geographical limitations. However, a live event is much better at facilitating immediate interactions between attendees. Some attendees attend the event in person, and some others attend the event online.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Phase 1: Planning and Preparation. with more than 500 attendees), then ideally, you should start this first phase at least four months in advance, and ideally six months in advance or more. Based on this purpose, define relevant goals and objectives for the event, including how many attendees you are hoping to get. Event logo.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ensuring an event is successful starts with preparation — and a lot of it. Create event attendee personas to better understand them. ☐ Set audience goals for attendees. ☐ Set ticket prices for virtual vs. in-person attendees. ☐ Secure a certificate of insurance (COI). ☐ Determine who your target audience is (e.g.,

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

Yet, soon enough event organizers have understood the unique benefits of virtual events, especially their versatility in attracting attendees from all around the world without having to worry about geographical limitations, travel, and accommodation costs. More and better sponsorship opportunities. Better engagement rate. Cost-saving.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

According to Visit Santa Rosa, both properties remain in the midst of insurance negotiations, so it is yet to be determined if they will rebuild. Attendees came alarmingly close to staring death in the face. Many would-be attendees decided not to come. of meeting space) and Fountaingrove Inn (124 guest rooms and 10,000 sq.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

To-Do: revise airfare forecasts, get more budget, or be prepared to trim elsewhere For 24… Lower or Shorter… or Get More When contracting future 2024 incentive trips , some companies understand the new 30-20-10 costs and are increasing budgets accordingly. A logical guess would be the spa, golf, or catamaran sailing.

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