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Hurricane Warnings Activate Marriott’s Global Security Team

Smart Meetings

“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. “We See also : Planners Urged to Step Up Disaster Preparedness. People are paying to stay at a hotel.

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How to Prepare for Conclave

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings asked three local planners about their road to certification and what attendees should know about their city before arriving at the annual Events Industry Council (EIC) gathering. Certification is also difficult to attain, she reports. Just to qualify to sit for the test, a planner must have years of experience.

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How to Vet Limo Companies

Smart Meetings

Planners can mitigate this risk by choosing suppliers that have proven track records for safety and can demonstrate through records and performance a dedication to the safe carriage of their clients,” Snead says. Often, drivers are required to obtain a chauffeur certification in addition to the CDL. Insurance Policy.

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Is the Party Over?

Smart Meetings

That could be why more than two-thirds (71 percent) of respondents to our meeting planner survey say free-flowing alcohol at events now concern them from a duty-of-care perspective. Several respondent planners offered tips and techniques. Others planners say they have found surprising acceptance for serving only beer and wine. “So

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83 Questions To Ask a Conference Venue Before Booking

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Wherever you end up setting up shop, you must ensure your attendees can easily arrive via car, Uber, bus, train, bicycle, subway, or even on foot. “A How far is the nearest airport or train station from the venue? Does the venue hold any LEED certifications or other eco-friendly certifications?

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Planning a Safe Event: Back to Basics

Endless Events

If using security scanning devices at your event, then the staff operating them must be highly-trained. But, something event planners can overlook is that in addition to security team members having the right skills and knowledge – they also need the right attitude. Security should form a visible presence.

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Host Travel Agencies: Why You Need Them and How to Choose the Best Option

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However, the Cruise Lines International Association is the only organization that offers a cruise-focused certification program. Education and training. Almost all host agencies provide different types of training programs to both newbies and those already familiar with travel business. Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance.

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