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Live Shooter Attack in Texas: A Reminder Planners Must Consider the Unthinkable

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In the aftermath of a mass shooting at a church in Texas that killed 26 people just a month after an attack at a concert in Las Vegas killed 58 attendees, the responsibility of event planners to keep people safer became even more urgent. Take time to understand the venue, what it offers and what you need to fill in. Mitigation.

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Tips from Event Pros: 5 Lessons Learned from Executing Safe Live Events

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Venue and location have always been significant pieces of the event puzzle; that hasn’t changed. choosing a venue that will support that effort is even more important. . The bottom line? Our event guests trust us to create a safe and inviting space for them to connect and engage. It’s simple; it’s our job to do that. #2.

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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

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Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) released a certification program that focuses on event service professionals at convention centers, hotels, CVBs and other venues. Event Service Professionals Association’s Certification. Our ESPC sets a new standard that elevates the profession, which is needed today more than ever.”.

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Tips from Event Pros: 5 Lessons Learned from Executing Safe Live Events

Event Farm

Choose Your Location Wisely Venue and location have always been significant pieces of the event puzzle; that hasn’t changed. choosing a venue that will support that effort is even more important. The bottom line? Our event guests trust us to create a safe and inviting space for them to connect and engage.

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Gun laws & event venues interactive state-by-state map

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map showing state-by-state gun laws as they relate to meeting and event venues. You’ll also get information related to exemptions in the law that apply specifically to potential meeting and event venues. Some necessary basics for planners to understand as they begin learning about firearms and event venues.

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10 Best U.S. Cities for Business Travel

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Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas. This short list of places, spaces and notations compiled by the travel risk management company On Call International can help narrow down the options. Everything really is bigger in Texas, including Houston. Meeting space: 4.2 million sq. Guest rooms: 30,577. million sq.

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Four Lessons from MPI’s World Education Congress

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Texas Hill Country Chapter was awarded for Industry Advocacy for its high profile celebration of Global Meetings Day. The well-being of attendees is always the first concern for planners, but only 50% have written risk management plans according to MPI research. Have a safety plan. Allow magic to happen.