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New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts

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To ensure that those support networks are skilled in current best practices, a new Event Service Professional Certification (ESPC) from Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) will help everyone sleep easier at night. Read More : Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs. Building the Pipeline.

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The Hospitality Show’s Inaugural Event Is Placing Sustainability at the Forefront

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The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. The post The Hospitality Show’s Inaugural Event Is Placing Sustainability at the Forefront appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Insurance 101 – The Ultimate Guide 

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And even obtaining a certificate of insurance for the event. . Often, vendors will ask for additional event insurance coverage that is more specific to your particular event. . Another event needed to cancel when the event host “experienced chest pains and went to the hospital. Should I Pay for a Damage Waiver from a Vendor?

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Maximizing ROI: A Guide for Hotel Sales Directors

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Obtain Certifications: Pursue recognized sustainability certifications like LEED, Green Key, or EarthCheck to provide third-party validation. Highlight Local Connections: Showcase partnerships with local, sustainable vendors and community initiatives that enhance your property’s environmental story.

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Secrets of Green Miami

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1 Hotel South Beach 1 Hotel South Beach achieved LEED Silver certification under the LEED for New Construction rating system. Their free option offers guidelines, a sustainable gatherings program guide and a preferred vendors list. Two more options offer further support, resources and certifications.

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

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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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Trying to Close the Diversity Gap? Quit Looking for the ‘Right Time’

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They discussed how to bring DEI into your next meeting, questions you may not be asking and the reality of hospitality employment demographics. Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? See also : What Meeting Profs Get Wrong About DEI—and How to Start Fixing It. Bringing Belongingness.