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Navigating Rising AV Costs for Events: ’It’s Not 2019 Anymore’

PCMA Convene

It is just one of many issues audiovisual suppliers — as well as event organizers working with tight budgets for their events — are facing right now, according to John Rissi, senior vice president, customer and industry engagement at event tech and production company Encore Global. I just did a meeting in Orlando in May.

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9 Event Security Tips That Can Save You from Disaster

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.” This was one of the replies I recently received when I started a group discussion on LinkedIn about the current state of event security. In fact, event security is now just as essential a part of the attendee experience as lighting or appetizers. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance. ” 6. .

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9 Event Security Tips That Can Save You from Disaster

Planning Pod

.” This was one of the replies I recently received when I started a group discussion on LinkedIn about the current state of event security. In fact, event security is now just as essential a part of the attendee experience as lighting or appetizers. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance. ” 6.

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16th Annual Meetings Industry Forecast

PCMA Convene

It’s easy to explain Houston’s reversal of fortune with problems in the oil sector, but big group markets like Chicago, New Orleans, and Orlando have also sold fewer rooms through August. For example, planners should meet with the security teams at their venue to discuss security precautions.

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The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023

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The Special Event March 27 - 30, 2023 – Orlando, FL If you’re an event professional, The Special Event is your show. Across 4-days event professionals will network, learn, experience, and tackle the biggest problems facing the events industry today. Driving more than $5.5 billion in future travel to the U.S.,

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