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A Year in Recovery: Best Pandemic Travel Tips, Takeaways of 2021

Smart Meetings

The pandemic and the time it took away from air travel and in-person meetings have revealed ways to safeguard—and even improve—the health of meeting professionals and the way we conduct meetings. Flight Cancellations by the Thousands—Does Your Travel Insurance Cover the Cost? “As

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

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Ultraluxury Checks into Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

Since opening, Rubio has seen a major uptick in corporate meetings, particularly in the IT, fintech, medical, and incentive trip sectors. The global appeal of Fontainebleau reflects our ability to cater to a wide range of industries and interests, making us a versatile and sought-after venue for events,” he said.

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Update Your Playbook for Hiring Incentive and Meeting Planning Talent

MeetingsNet

Low pay is also the top of concern for people considering a job in corporate meetings and events. Percentages for the incentive industry are first, followed by meetings industry in parenthesis.) • Pay, including bonuses, is not competitive: 54% (43%) • Less job security: 36% (30%) • Other benefits (health insurance, paid time off, etc.)

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A Meeting Planner’s Guide to Using Drone Photography

Gavel International

On the other hand, the total cost of the drone, certifications, insurance, and a full crew will cost you less than the expense of sending a photographer up in a helicopter. Ensure that the drone operator is covered by liability insurance and that this is acceptable based on your company’s requirements. license is also required.

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Is the Party Over?

Smart Meetings

Antaya Calder, corporate meeting planner at Restive Events & Development, for example, typically offers three tickets for wine or beer and two for hard liquor. Insurance : Require the hotel or catering company to have its own alcohol liability insurance. Buy your own coverage as well.

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How to Choose Event Technology, Should Cost be the Main Factor?

Endless Events

So medical meetings have a different set of standards and requirements than say an internal corporate meeting sales meeting for somebody that sells widgets, or an insurance meeting is going to have different requirements than that medical meeting.”.