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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays.

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Is Your Meeting Storm Ready?

Smart Meetings

Amtrak cancelled dozens of trains across the mid-Atlantic region on Wednesday, several of which were in major areas like New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph.

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What To Do When Your Event Goes Wrong

Endless Events

However, the odds are there will be a few bumps along the way, no matter how prepared you are. This is a must for all event vendors. They should be trained for unpredictable situations, which is something that you should keep in mind during the hiring process. To sum up, the underlying message is to always be prepared.

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Event Risk Management: How To Plan for the Next Crisis

Bizzaboo

As we ride an optimistic and calmer wave in the events industry — in-person and hybrid events increased 2X over the last three months, compared to the 3 months prior, according to Bizzabo data — event organizers are embracing the power of risk management. What is risk management in event planning? It’s preparing for the unexpected.

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

Smart Meetings

GBT found that business travel is far from crushed under the weight of shifting business goals, and instead, is taking new shape as a prime and prepared vessel for reinvigorating inclusive, successful company cultures. The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. The Great Reprioritization.

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Planning a Safe Event: Back to Basics

Endless Events

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Have a risk management plan in place for each event. Ways to implement cybersecurity best practices.

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Encore Plans to Help Meetings Industry Return Differently

Smart Meetings

Her suggestion for managing all three challenges is to bring the technology partner in early to help get clarity on goals and strategies. The next question is where meeting professionals and technology companies are going to find the people to manage all that technology amid a staffing crisis.

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