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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

You want a company that knows its city well and has built excellent relationships with venues and vendors in the area. How do you approach vendor relationships? One of the advantages of working with a DMC is gaining secondhand access to their vendor network. Are they responsive communicators?

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Ignoring local policies and regulations Rules and regulations can vary from town to town and city to city. Event planners who fail to research local policies, regulations, and restrictions could end up paying expensive fees for violating policies. Are their venue parking regulations, or street-parking restrictions?

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Take the space to reference the virus strains and differentiate epidemic-related termination versus pandemic-related, as well as corresponding government regulations. This especially applies to contracts with food and beverage vendors, security and third-party testing companies. Another way is through a liquidated damages clause.

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Event Risk Management: How To Plan for the Next Crisis

Bizzaboo

Agreements with venues, vendors, and sponsors often have built-in clauses that accommodate the unexpected twists and turns of the post-COVID world. In that vein, consider purchasing event insurance, and be clear with attendees about your cancellation policies. Communicate Changes As They Happen. Reviewing relevant permits (e.g.,

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7 steps for protecting employees during business travel

Travel Daily News

They affect the employer, too, in terms of insurance and the temporary or lengthy loss of an employee. For organizations looking to revise corporate travel policies under a duty-of-care model, we suggest inviting feedback from employees, those responsible for business travel, partners/vendors, and any other key stakeholders.

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Planning a Hybrid Event: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices

Eventtia

Defining a ticket pricing strategy for a hybrid event can be quite challenging, and you should consider several different factors: The in-person aspect of the hybrid event will typically involve more costs: venue rental, catering, insurance, and more. This is why typically, the tickets for in-person attendees should be priced higher.

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8 Key Things to Look for When Choosing a Destination Management Company (DMC)

CSI DMC

This extra layer of support can be invaluable during shortages, ensuring qualified staff, material shortages or vendor overwhelm can be more effectively mitigated. We delve into understanding your organization’s goals for each event, communicate proactively, and establish a foundation built on capability and trust.