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Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection

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Imagine crafting an event like preparing a Thanksgiving dinner, where every ingredient, every dish, and every seat at the table has been considered with intention and care. These thoughtful touches make each attendee feel truly seen, much like each family member’s favorite dish is lovingly prepared to make them feel at home.

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Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You

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According to Jason Porter, vice president of global provider of security, risk advisory and crisis management services company Pinkerton , the failure to prepare is baked into the nature of risks. Oftentimes, the priority is the overall event preparation and attendee experience. The answer lies in being proactive.

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What Planners Can Learn from the CrowdStrike IT Blackout

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Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world. What can you do?

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What Planners Can Learn from the CloudStrike IT Blackout

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Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world. What can you do?

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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At a recent training, the team wanted to do away with PowerPoint presentations, but those who were hard of hearing could not follow along without visual aids. DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Training is an often-overlooked part of the accessibility puzzle. Still have questions?

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Vi Nguyen, CMP

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When she began attending college at San Jose State University, she was quick to join their Hospitality Management Program. When she graduated, she embarked on a one-year Manager in Training program with Dolce Hayes Mansion. Preparing for the Exam Nguyen was exposed to the CMP designation early on. “I

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New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts

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ESPC members have either taken the Event Service Professional Foundational Training Program or demonstrated at least 10 years of professional event service experience and comprehension of event servicing in convention centers, hotels and CVBs. Read More : Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs.