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4 Top Trends for Inclusive Meetings in 2019

Smart Meetings

She suggests formally communicating those requests to vendors and then following up with the requesters during the event to make adjustments before it is too late. When he launched Ascent CEO Promise campaign in May, he pointed to unconscious-bias training as a first step toward making diversity a priority.

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Planning a Safe Event: Back to Basics

Endless Events

If using security scanning devices at your event, then the staff operating them must be highly-trained. It’s vital you use the right vendors when planning a safe event so that you know the equipment, but also the setup is up to scratch. We’ll talk about how to ensure you’re using the right vendors for this shortly.

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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

Smart Meetings

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. Register here to hear him in person.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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Looking for Solutions to Supplier Woes and Planner Frustrations

Convene by PCMA

At times, these priorities compete against training inexperienced — or fixing issues with — vendors. Today, more than ever, these vendors are competing for talent from other industries offering more competitive salaries and work flexibility. Training and onboarding of new team members often takes months.

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Making Allyship Part of the Program

Convene by PCMA

Plus, the COVID-induced two- to three-year break in face-to-face events may have exacerbated bad behavior, Paula Brantner, an employment lawyer turned consultant on harassment prevention in workplaces, told Convene. Brantner’s approach covers policies, trainings, reporting, investigations, and accountability. The reason?

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Host Travel Agencies: Why You Need Them and How to Choose the Best Option

AltexSoft Travel

A host travel agency is an accelerator,” — explains the idea Ernesto Sigg Rodríguez, Chief Commercial Officer at Fitbooktravel , that provides technology consulting services for online travel businesses. “As Education and training. A HTA will give you these resources until you get enough traction to fly alone.”.

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