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

Smart Meetings

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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3 Easy Ways Planners Can Reduce Risk Today

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How liable are planners when disaster strikes? What can planners do to protect themselves? That is why he strongly recommends planners include indemnification clauses in their contacts, ensuring hotels and third parties take on as much of the risk as possible. Too many planners don’t adhere to a venue’s guidelines.

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

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Now two years out from where we were at the pandemic’s genesis, one question continues to peck at the minds of meeting planners: “Can the fear of Covid be sufficient enough to trigger force majeure ?”. Lastly, you may want to include additional insurance protections in the baseline insurance requirements detailed in the contract.

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Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023

Smart Meetings

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. Department of Labor is updating regulations about when a worker should be classified as an employee and when they qualify as an independent contractor.

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Preparation is the Key to Risk Management

Smart Meetings

A lawyer with 25 years of experience in hotel and group contracts, she doesn’t mince words when it comes to planners needing to take the steps necessary to handle any complications that might arise. In the end, there is little a planner or an organization can do to prevent from being sued. Don’t assume a duty,” Devlin said. “If

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Mass Shootings In The Events Industry: Propelling The Safety Conversation Forward – Event Brew #004

Endless Events

As event planners, it’s no secret that safety and security are things that we need to take into consideration. “I often feel like what happens is, both with clients and planners, everybody’s just doing the bare minimum to get through whatever the legislation is”, says Dustin. “Let’s be honest.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

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CVBs assist planners by providing information on local resources and services, site selection, and other pre-conference and post-convention services. How long has the DMC been open? Many companies open and close each year.