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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. Ask yourself, does my next meeting venue have plans should the power go out? Include improved ventilation as an essential C19 reducer when considering venues. Here are some things to consider.

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Make Your Conference Memorable With Spiced-Up Keynotes, Engaging Design and Workshops

Endless Events

For example, start with venue design that both attracts and engages people as they enter your venue. Make Your Next Conference Memorable via Venue Design. The secret is to make an impression with the venue design itself, even before they get to the keynote speakers. To do this, you need to make your conference memorable.

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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. In today's world, nothing should be taken for granted.

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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.

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Yet Another Job for Planners: Clearing the Air

MeetingsNet

Having a conversation with your venue about indoor air quality is a must. 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. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

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Elevate Your Group Travel Experience: Incentive Travel Company vs. Travel Agency

Brightspot Incentive Events

These partners provide boots-on-the-ground knowledge and management to help advise and assist on-site. Site Selection and Negotiation Incentive travel companies need to be able to effectively negotiate hotel contracts to ensure their clients receive the best value for their investment.

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7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More

Smart Meetings

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. His background is in venue operations, large-scale event management, emergency response, guest services and budget management.