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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

If so, restaurant reservations, transportation, and other local accommodations may become more difficult to book as the event approaches. Ignoring local policies and regulations Rules and regulations can vary from town to town and city to city. Are their venue parking regulations, or street-parking restrictions?

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The Meeting Planner’s Guide to Reviewing Safety and Security (Why It Matters Now)

Gavel International

Legal Compliance: Regulatory bodies often require event organizers to conduct safety and security audits to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Failure to provide a safe environment or neglecting to comply with regulations can result in lawsuits, fines, and potential loss of business.

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Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

ADMEI

DMCs bring knowledge of the offsite venues that are adhering to protocols and help deliver a clear understanding of the details of local regulations. And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources, and vendor relationships to “build” the event.

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

DMCs bring knowledge of the off-site venues adhering to protocols and help deliver a clear understanding of the details of local regulations. And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources and vendor relationships to “build” the event. DMC Value. The letter also sets a time frame for progressing to a contract.

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The Top 5 Trends Happening in Meeting Planning

Gavel International

venue space, accommodation needs, food and beverage, transportation, travel, etc.), Consider factors such as skilled versus outsourced labor, local vendors, what’s in season, etc. Ask food and beverage vendors about large events that may be taking place during the same dates as your meeting. 4 Agile Security.

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Travel Agency Accreditation, Explained: IATA, IATAN, ARC, CLIA, and TRUE

AltexSoft Travel

IATA accreditation for air travel: IATA vs IATAN vs TIDS International Air Transport Association or IATA is a global trade association of airlines that develops standards and practices for the aviation industry. The process is similar to that of a standard IATAN application, but you don’t need to prepare the ARC approval. How to apply?

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Venue Sourcing for Event Planners

Stova

What forms of transportation or ridesharing services are available? Inquire about restrictions on vendors. Know what limitations, regulations, or safety/security provisions you and the venue must adhere to. Be prepared so you know what to expect. Be prepared for all technology requirements and have contingency plans.

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