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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. What hasn’t varied is the desire around the world to visit California for business, pleasure or both.

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The New Normal For Live Events: Preparing a Socially-Distant Event Space

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After a two-month nation-wide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Australia has slowly begun easing social-distancing restrictions. While certain territories are now permitting groups of 10 to start meeting indoors, workplaces across Australia are still being urged to have their employees work from home if possible.

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The Line Between Attendee Data and Privacy

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California and Australia are also vying for that, but in the EU, it’s a big deal. The social contract of attending a B2B event is based on visibility. I put data privacy agreements in all my contracts,” shares Will. And when virtual events peaked, he regularly found himself in 20-hour meetings with lawyers over the contract.

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WeTrack supplies Incident Management Software to Birmingham 2022

Event Industry News

Our industry-leading incident management system will be used by a number of major events this year including the European Championships Munich 2022, T20 World Cup Australia 2022 and the Qatar 2022 World Cup, along with Royal Ascot, World Triathlon events, Leeds 2023 City of Culture, Principality Stadium and many more.

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A powerful & purposeful business experience – IMEX America returns October 10 – 13

Event Industry News

Joining them are a host of major global destinations from across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East such as: Abu Dhabi, Australia, Bahamas, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Dubai, Greece, Hawaii, Ireland, Switzerland, Turkey and New Zealand.?Ras?Al Al Khaimah is one of the destinations exhibiting at the show for the first time.

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Code Red! Your Fix-It Guide for Today’s Event Emergencies

SmartMeetings

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. All the hotel blocks were booked, and the event had already moved twice. Her solution? “We

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Making Lemonde: Turning Negatives into Positives in a Post-COVID Incentive World

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Australia-native Damion Breust is a member of Accor’s MICE Advisory Board. Regional travel that supports local venues could be more popular than ever. How can we turn worries about the venue into a positive message? Wherever you stay, Breust suggests taking a long, hard look at the contract before signing. “We

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