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Event Insurance for Storm Season: What to Know

MeetingsNet

With the full-on return of in-person events in 2023 a most welcome development—especially for associations who rely heavily on revenues from their annual meetings—one issue has gotten trickier for meeting hosts: event-cancellation insurance. Said the underwriter: “Covid changed the insurance market, and the changes aren’t done yet.”

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.

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New Ideas for Corporate Events and Meeting Themes

Endless Events

And never forget about insurance. Social Media for Trade Shows. Going by the book when it comes to the event management process is essential, but you also need to include a contingency plan for when things get off the rails. Lastly, keep an open line of communication with all stakeholders to keep them informed (and happy).

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36 Ways to Bolster Your Covid Contingency Plan

Smart Meetings

All-in-one platforms are like an insurance policy on your event. Ensure the show will go on, even if market conditions change on short notice. Create sponsorship packages combining live trade show booths with digital opportunities that drive ongoing awareness, leads and sales. How do you make hybrid gatherings easier?

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Michael Dominguez to Be Honored for Career of Service

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Travel Association, Meetings Mean Business Coalition, Global Business Travel Association Foundation, and Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals Hospitality Partners Advisory Committee, Dominguez’s smiling face would be at the intersection.

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Canada Unveils Financial Incentives to Draw Conventions, Exhibitions

MeetingsNet

Over the next three years, Canadian cities that are making bids on conventions and trade shows from the U.S. The following conditions apply: • The event must be related to one of six business sectors: advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, digital industries, natural resources, life sciences, or finance/insurance. •

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Is the Party Over?

Smart Meetings

I am not keen to restart show-floor happy hours where too many people crowd into the booth,” adds Lisa Grogan, who manages events, meetings and trade shows at Canadian tech company Matrox. Insurance : Require the hotel or catering company to have its own alcohol liability insurance. Buy your own coverage as well.

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