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Event Insurance 101 – The Ultimate Guide 

Endless Events

You’re here because you’ve realized you need event insurance and have questions. . This guide will walk you through everything you need to know: Why you need event insurance. The different types of event insurance. The cost of event insurance. And even obtaining a certificate of insurance for the event. .

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The Breakdown on International Travel in 2022

Smart Meetings

International travel has become more laborious and unpredictable, yet travelers are still agreeing to inflated prices and continuing to book flights in the holiday season. Yahoo Finance US reports the average international round-trip airfare for Thanksgiving 2022 to cost an average of $795, a 25% increase from 2019.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

By offering refund insurance at a nominal rate, you can give each person peace of mind that they’ll receive their registration fee back in the case of an emergency. However, your organization will earn revenue up to one year early! Sell refund protection. Provide an all-inclusive online shopping cart experience.

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Sheaks, who deals with law in the restaurant and hospitality division, breaks down the force majeure process and points out the risks and legalities event planners and producers should be aware of when booking an event in a world recovering from Covid—where last-minute changes have become a regular, anticipated occurrence.

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Smart Travel: Americans’ Recession Fears Impact Travel, Robots Set to Transform Marriott Hotels, Delta Lures Southwest Passengers and More

Smart Meetings

Despite economic uncertainty, 44% of travelers do not plan to purchase any travel insurance. Key findings: 61% of Americans are concerned about a recession impacting their vacation plans, and 72% say theyll adjust their travel habits if a recession occurs.

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Cvent Connect Lays Out Event Tech Roadmap to Meet Growing Hybrid Demand

Smart Meetings

More efficiencies are on the way, Quattrone said, in the way of e-proposals and instant booking for smaller meetings. He shared that a lot of customers are designing all of their events as hybrid as an insurance policy in case something happens to limit their in-person attendance. A Mixed Future Predicted. “We Brian Ludwig.

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Marriott Offers Travel Insurance to Guests Who Book Direct

Business Traveler USA

Marriott International is offering guests who are residents of the US the option of purchasing travel insurance when they book their stays direct at marriott.com and through the iOS version of the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app. As with most travel insurance, the plans include terms and conditions.