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TWT: AGs Demand Government Hold Airlines Accountable

Smart Meetings

The letter goes on to point out the unique immunity the airlines have from state lawsuits—a law that means the DOT must regulate domestic airlines and oversee consumer protections. The post TWT: AGs Demand Government Hold Airlines Accountable appeared first on Smart Meetings. Department of Transportation.”.

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

Smart Meetings

Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on local and international labor laws and regulations, especially those concerning freelance and gig workers. Ensure compliance with minimum wage requirements and overtime regulations to avoid legal issues and maintain fair compensation practices.

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5 Questions for Your Next Site Inspection

Smart Meetings

With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? As venues are places that are directly affected by changing rules and regulations, it’s mentally, emotionally and financially advised to ready yourself for the possibility of forced cancellation.

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Live? Virtual? Hybrid? There’s Only One Wrong Choice for Team Building

Smart Meetings

Corporations, universities, government agencies and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team-building events for the remainder of 2021. Local regulations: Regulations also vary considerably from place to place. How quickly things change. What are planners to do? Live In-Person Events.

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The Impact of New Compliance Regulations on Pharma Speaker Programs

BCD Meetings & Events

Given the Code changes and government attention to speaker programs, companies should review their policies and practices and determine whether changes or enhanced control measures are warranted.

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Yes, it’s Terrific, but is it Trail-Worthy?

Dana Communications

There are rules and regulations to align with, local businesses to reach out to and a lot of ins and outs that need to be identified. If, however, you need to locate attractions that fit into the tourism trail and “create” it, that’s a bit trickier. Here again, an experienced travel and tourism marketing agency is key.

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Learnings From AIM Group International’s Sustainability Report

Convene by PCMA

While there’s much to sift through in the 46-page report, much of it specific to AIM, one takeaway that any event organizer can apply to their own events immediately is AIM Group International’s Sustainable Development Policy, which outlines the organization’s three fundamental pillars of sustainability: Environmental, Social, and Governance.