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Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You

Smart Meetings

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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Location, Location, Location: Maximizing Your Outcome by Selecting the Optimal Venue for Your Corporate Event

Traveler's Q

When selecting a venue, it is important to consider several factors: size, location, layout options, amenities, services offered, and cost. Consider the Accessibility of the Venue It is important to consider the accessibility of the location when selecting an event venue. What type of atmosphere should be created for the attendees?

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Event Crisis Communication Templates Worth Copying

Smart Meetings

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management Additionally, the broader PR team should work from a separate breakout space, ideally located near the Command Center, to maintain continuous communication with the central crisis management team.

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How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management

Smart Meetings

But as the meetings industry comes back with a vengeance, it is important for meeting planners to prepare for the unexpected. Failla pointed to vehicle contingencies as an example of the importance of being prepared. preparing with weights, ballasting and alternative locations in mind. You can’t predict it.

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How A Destination Management Company Will Help Your Corporate Event

Traveler's Q

When managing guests in a new, foreign location, it is important to have a well-planned strategy in place. Their expertise in managing guests in a foreign location ensures that your guests have a smooth and stress-free experience. In this article, we will explore the benefits of utilizing a DMC to manage guests in a foreign location.

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5 New Marketing Strategies You Should Be Using

Advanced Travel and Tourism

That often includes scenic, outdoor locations like beaches, National Parks, or road trips. Stressing Safety and Preparation. When a destination demonstrates they’re prepared for the “new normal,” it shows adaptability and helps instill long-term trust. And overall, Americans are still anxious about going places.

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When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event

Smart Meetings

1: Know Your Location While you think you may know what types of weather to expect when you are in certain parts of the country, the truth is you cannot be too sure. Who are your vendors, and would they be self-sufficient in preparing for a weather event, or would they need emergency guidance?

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