Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 7, 2018
How liable are planners when disaster strikes? What can planners do to protect themselves? That is why he strongly recommends planners include indemnification clauses in their contacts, ensuring hotels and third parties take on as much of the risk as possible. Too many planners don’t adhere to a venue’s guidelines.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 28, 2022
Now two years out from where we were at the pandemic’s genesis, one question continues to peck at the minds of meeting planners: “Can the fear of Covid be sufficient enough to trigger force majeure ?”. Lastly, you may want to include additional insurance protections in the baseline insurance requirements detailed in the contract.
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Traveler's Q
APRIL 3, 2023
Additionally, you will want the space to meet all safety and fire regulations, as well as any legal requirements that may come into play, depending on the type of event being hosted. Clarify Your Audience Many event planners tend to fall into the ego trap of thinking that success for their event is determined by what they want to feature.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 4, 2023
Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. Department of Labor is updating regulations about when a worker should be classified as an employee and when they qualify as an independent contractor.
Traveler's Q
MARCH 29, 2023
Additionally, you will want the space to meet all safety and fire regulations, as well as any legal requirements that may come into play, depending on the type of event being hosted. AI can be used to automate certain tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and marketing, allowing planners to focus on the finer details of events.
Social Tables
APRIL 20, 2023
Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. Are their venue parking regulations, or street-parking restrictions?
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
A lawyer with 25 years of experience in hotel and group contracts, she doesn’t mince words when it comes to planners needing to take the steps necessary to handle any complications that might arise. In the end, there is little a planner or an organization can do to prevent from being sued. Don’t assume a duty,” Devlin said. “If
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