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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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How to Secure Your Event in the Face of Rising Active Shooter Incidents

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We asked Mark Herrera, director of safety and security for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), for strategies to improve security at events in light of these ominous statistics. Geographical location: Different areas have different gun laws and cultures. Train for the Worst Case. Assess Security Requirements.

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No More Detours: How Traffic Management Keeps Your Special Event on Schedule

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Understanding the accessibility of the venue is crucial. Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You If this crucial step is put off, things can quickly go awry when details change. Plan Far Ahead To save time and money, plan traffic control measures long before your event takes place. What permits are required?

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The 2024 Guide for Financial and Insurance Meetings

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– Katrina Kent, CMP, CMM, vice president of Meetings Management and Event Strategy at Liberty Mutual Insurance Read More : Unlocking the Secrets of a Corporate Planner Developing Team Time and Culture As many offices still utilize a hybrid working arrangement, inter-office interactions among colleagues can be few and far between. “It’s

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6 Lessons on Special Event Protocol from the Coronation of King Charles III

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Security, training and follow-through crown best efforts of meeting producers The five-star Royal Lancaster London will welcome a number of VIP guests for the Coronation of King Charles III. Following are some lessons from the preparations that could inform any special event planner. The same protocol applies to all delegations.

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Events and Venues Face New Challenges to Safety, Security

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The pandemic — combined with plenty of other cultural forces — has shaken up the way we live, increased stress and some bad behavior along with it,” according to a recent article in Axios. “I That’s why it’s important to train your public safety personnel on customer service.”

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How a Storied F&B Kitchen Went Halal to Accommodate Allies

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When John Walsh, general manager of The National Conference Center, started preparing the legacy Leesburg, Virginia, meetings venue for its newest clients, he knew he was in for a life and palate-changing experience. He’s really done the homework and learned so much from our cultural liaisons. Read More : Bon Accommodation!