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How to Secure Your Event in the Face of Rising Active Shooter Incidents

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We asked Mark Herrera, director of safety and security for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), for strategies to improve security at events in light of these ominous statistics. These include: Event type: Low energy events like business conferences or seminars aren’t likely to create risk. Train for the Worst Case.

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St. Gallen: Your Complete Guide to a Top Business Event Destination

The MICE Blog

Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Olma Messen St.Gallen The largest venue in Eastern Switzerland. Würth Haus Rorschach Würth Haus Rorschach stands out as a venue that seamlessly blends business and leisure. The venue has further 14 seminar rooms for smaller events and meetings.

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Meet at the Movies

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Frank Rikus Hosting corporate meetings and events at a movie theater presents an opportunity to make a lasting impression on attendees, moving meetings from the traditional conference space to a familiar but unexpected venue in the theater. SM What type of corporate events have you hosted there?

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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

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The result could be a more diverse pool of venues to choose from at a time when meeting professionals are struggling to find open space at fully staffed hotels. The fund will reduce application and royalty fees, which can be as high as $120,000, provide investment to secure franchise agreements and offer training at a discounted rate.

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Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne

The MICE Blog

Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. If you don’t have the Swiss Travel Pass, you can get the Visitor Card Lucerne at the hotel for bus and train rides within the city, valid throughout your entire stay.

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Lessons from IMEX Frankfurt to Look for at IMEX America

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The fundamentals are the same for both shows, but the venues and attendance are unique,” she said. “We The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. The venue is actually two halls, so Bauer’s team created two completely different experiences. Focused Learning.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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She attended seminars at the IMEX and IBTM World trade shows and sought advice from leaders and professionals who had expertise in areas that she was less familiar with. The venue was inaugurated with over 400 guests from politics, business, science and culture.” The business events industry is on a constant journey. “We