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California Lifts F2F Meeting Restrictions, but Not Completely

MeetingsNet

Those who are vaccinated [but contract the virus] generally have seen very mild symptoms,” he added. “If The ECA also pointed out that neighboring states Arizona and Nevada had issued guidance for restarting trade shows and exhibitions immediately. billion in direct spending and $130 million in state and local taxes.

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California Continues to Attract Global Visitors

Smart Meetings

A lot has changed in two years since the actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted what was then known as novel coronavirus on a film set in Australia. At Outlook Forum, Visit California’s recent conference for travel industry professionals, research showed that the Golden State continues to appeal to attendees.

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How Will Hybrid Meetings Hit 2021 Budgets?

SmartMeetings

Consider these additional challenges for the meetings industry: The new criteria for business and event-related travel now includes health-related risks, complicating the decision to approve conference attendance. Contracting for the bare minimum level of technical support is a bad idea.

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When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

SmartMeetings

While in Arizona, all restrictions on organized events have been lifted. Finances and Contracting. How flexible are the terms of your venue and supplier partners’ contracts if you need to cancel the event? If you are restricted to hosting your event in a particular city, the answer may already be decided for you.

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2019 40 Under 40: Pamela Wike Boyd, CMP, The Solid Waste Association of North America

Connect Your Meetings

I also manage the pre-show selection process, including contracting, site selection and visitation. What I am working on now: I’m gearing up for our annual WASTECON conference in Phoenix, Arizona. I am also the key contact for all partnered vendors.

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Will Covid Make the Meetings Industry Stronger?

SmartMeetings

Consider these additional challenges for the meetings industry: The new criteria for business and event-related travel now includes health-related risks, complicating the decision to approve conference attendance. Contracting for the bare minimum level of technical support is a bad idea.

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How have you adjusted your business to be ready when events begin to open back up?

Eventmobi

I have done a lot of reading on what the new look will be for meetings, parties, conferences, food, etc. It is very troubling, to be honest, given that we are heading into our summer season slump out here in Arizona. Recommended Read: Virtual Events Guide: How To Take Your Conference Online.