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

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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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Hurricane Hurdles: Is Your Event Contract Well Prepared?

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The hotel ( right ) is located on the western bank of the Savannah River, facing the Savannah Convention Center on the eastern bank. For the National College Testing Association, August 5 was day two of its 400-person conference at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. As of press time, NCTA staff could not be reached for comment.

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Prepare to be Enchanted by a Hidden Gem in New Mexico’s High Desert

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Tamaya is located beneath the Sandia Mountains next to the legendary Rio Grande River. Our unique outdoor venues like the Cottonwoods Pavilion and the House of the Hummingbird are wonderful locations for a group reception or dinner. You will feel an immediate and peaceful connection to these sacred lands the moment you arrive.

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Event Crisis Communication Templates Worth Copying

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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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Ask These Questions To Ensure Your Event Destination is Prepared

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Then, make sure the destination is allowing visitors from those locations. How has the country prepared its hospitality leaders to safely welcome tourists? These nine questions are of course just a start to understanding how prepared a destination is to safely host your event.

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Prepare for an Experience That Goes Beyond the Ballroom in Tucson, Arizona

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You can certainly pick one of the ordinary places to hold your next meeting – or you can get off the beaten path and choose Tucson, located in the heart of the gorgeous Sonoran Desert. The post Prepare for an Experience That Goes Beyond the Ballroom in Tucson, Arizona appeared first on Smart Meetings.