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Yet Another Job for Planners: Clearing the Air

MeetingsNet

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. And as varied as the job description can be, how many planners in early 2020 would have included an understanding of indoor air quality?

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Sky-High Airfares Plus Delays Mean Fewer Attendees, Say Planners

MeetingsNet

A new MeetingsNet survey finds nearly 70 percent of planners expect fewer attendees on site due to high airfares, while nearly 60 percent have narrowed their destination options due to potential air delays and cancellations. percent of respondents rated it a 4 or 5, while another 27 percent rated it a 3. Specifically, 69.2

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

Bizzaboo

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. The site offers daily articles, industry reports, webinars, and more. Splacer Splacer focuses on helping event planners find unique and creative locations. Ready to dive straight in?

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Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

Smart Meetings

It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. Meeting planners don’t need to be IT gurus. Here are some things to consider. They merely need to make sure it’s something IT is on top of.

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

Bizzaboo

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. The site offers daily articles, industry reports, webinars, and more. Splacer Splacer focuses on helping event planners find unique and creative locations. Ready to dive straight in?

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Controversial Convention Draws Lawmakers’ Indignation

MeetingsNet

For meeting professionals, the situation is a good reminder of several site-selection and risk-management best practices. of Grimes Law Offices, LLC, says it’s important for planners to protect themselves in the contracting stage. Industry lawyer Joshua L. Grimes, Esq.

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The Dobbs Decision: Ways to Avoid Destination Boycotts

Convene by PCMA

For planners, the goal is to be proactive instead of reactive so you can best communicate your values as an organization and be transparent about the site-selection process/criteria. Frustration of purpose clause can mean not contracting with a venue that doesn’t accept a particular value embraced by the organization.