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Preparation is the Key to Risk Management

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Risk management is a dedicated preparedness rather than simply a mental exercise, according to Lisa Sommer Devlin, the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host. The most common risk in the meetings industry is cancellations. The post Preparation is the Key to Risk Management appeared first on Smart Meetings. Legal Risks.

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5 Questions for Your Next Site Inspection

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Meeting planning always seems to have another trick up its sleeve no matter how prepared you thought you were. With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? The post 5 Questions for Your Next Site Inspection appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023

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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. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M. Independent Contractors vs Employees The U.S.

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New CDC Guidelines: Still No Large Gatherings, But No Masks Outdoor If Vaxed

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The CDC still advises meeting professionals to avoid large gatherings when possible. The organization says planners of in-person events should promote healthy behaviors among attendees and prepare for the possibility of infection. Those who have not been vaccinated should continue to wear a face mask. To date, more than half of U.S.

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The Power of Multi-Hub Meetings: Maarten Vanneste

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Care to join us for some stimulating conversation about multi-hub meetings? Everyone who works in the event industry knows the power of meetings. And who says we have to stop at single-hub meetings? An entrepreneur since he was only 18 years old, Maarten has over 35 years of experience in meeting design.

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Business Travelers to See Travel Price Increases Through 2023

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Demand for business travel and meetings is back with a vengeance, of that there is absolutely no doubt,” said Patrick Andersen, CEO of CWT. Increase in Meeting Spend. Read More : Carpocalypse: How to Prepare for Rental Car and Rideshare Price Surge. Ground transportation and hotel rates are set to see less dramatic drops.

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The RFP of the Future: Stronger Partnerships, Successful Events

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Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board Senior Vice President of Sales and Services Darren Green joined Scheiderer to talk about the evolution of how meetings are planned after all the industry has been through. The post The RFP of the Future: Stronger Partnerships, Successful Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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