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GDPR Redefines Industry Privacy Practices on a Global Scale

Smart Meetings

Since taking effect in May, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has altered data management practices throughout the meetings industry, not just in Europe, according to 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast report. We are seeing a heavy push for consolidation of vendors across a broad meeting program.”.

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Trade Show Ideas For Better Planning, Payments, and Promotions

Endless Events

While closed-loop payments have the advantage of not including intermediaries such as banks, they also have the tendency to burden the customers by making them download individual apps for each vendor. Dressing up appropriately and making sure you have TSA regulations handy also helps. Both of these have their own pros and cons.

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Hotel Online Payments: How and Why to Transform Your Payment Process

AltexSoft Travel

Complying with complex and constantly changing regulations. Compliance with regulations such as PCI, PSD2 , SCA, or 3DS may be overwhelming for independent hotels, and having to deal with requirements when you have limited resources and infrastructure seems like a battle already lost. Going with the booking engine of the same vendor.

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How to Create an Event Brief (with Template)

Bizzaboo

Gather relevant information, understand the event landscape, explore similar events, study their successes and challenges, and examine various aspects such as venue options, potential sponsors, and vendors. Step 4: Establish Event Budget and Timeline To avoid breaking the bank, keep your event budget under consideration.

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Travel Agency Accreditation, Explained: IATA, IATAN, ARC, CLIA, and TRUE

AltexSoft Travel

ARC accreditation for airline booking in the US Airline Reporting Corporation or ARC regulates transactions between airlines and travel agencies registered in the United States, the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and/or American Samoa. TIDS is not available in the US, where this service is covered by IATAN. How to apply? How to apply?

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How To Choose the Best Online Registration Software – The Ultimate Guide

Eventtia

An efficient system that doesn’t break the bank yet meets all your needs is the ideal. Compliance with Regulations: The software should comply with global data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR, ensuring that attendee data is handled responsibly and transparently.

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Moving to Santa Barbara? Discover What Makes This West Coast Town Unique

Redfin

What makes Santa Barbara a dream wedding destination are the high-end wedding vendors who can make your vision a reality. The city has implemented a number of green building codes and regulations to promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Getting married in Santa Barbara is like stepping into a fairy tale.