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Learnings From AIM Group International’s Sustainability Report

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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.

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No More Detours: How Traffic Management Keeps Your Special Event on Schedule

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Hire Trained Professionals While some events use volunteers for traffic control, there are plenty of reasons to hire professionals for the job. Laws governing public and private roads are extremely complex, meaning traffic control specialists must receive ongoing training and education to remain compliant with these regulations.

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Meeting Profs Face Mask Confusion after CDC Suddenly Changes Requirements

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In April, another arm of the federal government, Transportation Security Administration announced that it was extending the face mask requirement for individuals in airport terminals, on planes, trains and buses at least until September 13.

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Sky’s the Limit at Pyrotechnics Convention

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Fast forward to 1948, when seven fireworks manufacturing companies established the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) to address regulations and industry-wide issues.

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Disney’s Covid-Era Crowd Management Offers Lessons for Planners

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Meetings and events can be brought to life with presenters from Disney-owned properties like National Geographic or Disney Institute , which provides training in the management practices that have made “The Mouse” so successful. Gran Destino/Photo credit: Dahlia Kapelke. This reinforces a joint focus on coming together in a safe manner.

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TWT: ‘Ka-Ching’ Say Airline Earnings Calls, Sully Warns of Inexperienced Pilots

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Whether during an extraordinary emergency or routine conditions, safety is paramount for airline pilots—and the ability to ensure safety starts with training and experience. The airline received government contracts under one set of rules, but to avoid the higher safety standards, it’s asking—midflight—to change the rules.

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Vaccine Mandate for Travel in Canada Highlights America’s Conundrum

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By end of October, air, train, and sea travelers in Canada must show proof of vaccination, sharpening the U.S. In mid-August, the Canadian government announced that by the end of October, it will require vaccination against Covid for anyone who travels by air, by interprovincial train, or by cruise ship in the country.

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