Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

When Hurricane Ida was headed for the East Coast, Marriott International’s Global Security Team swept into action, evacuating and securing properties in coordination with local emergency authorities based on plans that have been developed over years of experience with emergency situations—and updated as new realities arise.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Staffing shortages, long security lines, delayed/canceled flights and less flights being scheduled are causing travel anxiety for planners. Smart Meetings breaks down the 2022 international travel buzz and gives travel tips to meet smart. UNTWO breakdown of global recovery rates of January-May 2022 against January-May 2021.

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Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

But what’s really going behind the scenes to keep everyone safe and healthy at events right now? Also, how much has event safety changed since just last year? Every day new event tech and safety strategies are popping up and catching our eye. So to keep you up to speed, these are our top 5 event safety updates of 2022 (so far).

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

Keeping everyone safe, engaged, and well-informed can be an enormous challenge; add a pandemic on top of it, and event planning has become more taxing than ever. Missed Part VI of the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel series? Here are the takeaways from the panel discussion. Watch the Replay #1. The bottom line?

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 5, 2021

What’s the worst that can happen if you don’t take digital security seriously? Yes, cybercrime is a real threat for meeting professionals. And now that most have gotten a handle on protecting their virtual meetings, going back to physical gatherings with at least part of the program will add a whole new level of complexity.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. Risk categories include financial, operational, reputational and security/safety.

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

It takes good planning, excellent communication, and a major commitment to effective health safety measures — but it is still possible. To help get you started, these are our top tips for meeting safety in Fall 2021. It’s never too late to outline for attendees how the safety protocols will work. Not a problem.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

We still want to market our destinations as inclusive — how do we go about doing that and still attract meetings and groups in a state where there are either restrictions on coming to Florida or there is messaging saying, ‘You don’t belong here’? We cannot control the microphone, but we can take measures to keep our attendees safe.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

It only takes a few minutes of perusing news headlines to grasp how important event security is in this day and age. Safety and security is one of the biggest issues we have in our business currently and people are talking about it continually,” said Ben Goedegebuure, Vice President, Global General Manager of Maritz Global Events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Safety and Security. Toronto; 3.

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Nunify

AUGUST 11, 2023

In a world where the rapid adoption of event technology is more prevalent than ever before, the security of your event app has become critical. Whether you’re an event organizer, an exhibitor, or an attendee, the safety of personal and business-related data is paramount. Regulations are tightening around data privacy.

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Event Industry News

JULY 26, 2019

Event safety specialist, Crest Planning, is celebrating a safe and successful ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, the third most watched event in the world. Halo was used to keep everyone attending the event safe along with protecting the team from hostile actions at their hotels and during coach trips to practice venues throughout the tournament.

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The Castle Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

As the global population continues to get vaccinated and booster shots become more readily available, corporate travel is ramping back up. There is nothing more important than the health and safety of our clients and their guests. Incentive travel paused at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because it works!

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EncoreAPAC

MARCH 1, 2021

With majority of events turning to a hybrid format, so too are company Annual General Meetings. To assist with your planning, here are four helpful starter questions on how to plan a hybrid Annual General Meeting. How do you start planning a hybrid Annual General Meeting? Is the platform secure? See Chime Live for AGMs.

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2020

The guidance includes the very latest practical information to ensure event organisers and venue operators in the UK understand how they can work and host business events and conferences, while keeping both guests and staff safe.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 9, 2021

Exhibitions industry celebrates the launch of first-of-its-kind global coalition designed to prioritise the safety and success of communities as they return to business. As an industry, we have systems and processes in place to provide safe platforms for face-to-face trading.”.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

More than 700 companies exhibited at HIMSS’ 2021 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, just more than half the number they typically see at their annual conference. From a health and safety perspective, the outcome was also a success. Check in with vendors and suppliers — but keep your expectations realistic. 03 percent.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Staffing shortages, long security lines, delayed/canceled flights and less flights being scheduled are causing travel anxiety for planners. Smart Meetings breaks down the 2022 international travel buzz and gives travel tips to meet smart. UNTWO breakdown of global recovery rates of January-May 2022 against January-May 2021.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

It’s time for round two of our partnership with MPI , and this time around, it’s all about event safety! Picking up on the number one trend in the industry, event safety, our host Will Curran sits down with two amazing guests. Are you ready to learn more about even safety? Safety And Security In The Event Industry.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you’re hosting a paid event, you’ll need a software solution to handle transactions securely, offer multiple payment methods, and manage different ticketing tiers or discount codes. An efficient system that doesn’t break the bank yet meets all your needs is the ideal. Free or Paid Events Do you host free or paid events?

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InCharged

JULY 11, 2023

This global network of interconnected computers facilitates immediate data exchange, helping to eliminate geographical boundaries. Rapid access to online resources, platforms for global discourse, and opportunities for remote work—all these are products of the internet era, shaping societies and economies around the world.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. As part of the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, we asked respondents a handful of open-ended questions, including: “What is the biggest challenge facing the meetings industry today?” Budgets, security.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

“Rest assured, now that we’ve delivered a successful IMEX America for 8,500 people under carefully controlled health and safety conditions, we’re on your side and confident in our experience and ability to deliver a business-strong, safe, secure and enjoyable 20th anniversary IMEX in Frankfurt this May.”.

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Event Leadership Institute

MAY 6, 2021

She will present an overview on the current status and how meeting and event professionals can use data to chart their course ahead. Finally, Gus Vonderheide, Vice President of Global Sales – Americas for Hyatt Hotels, will share insights on group business nationwide. Those that didn’t quite simply didn’t survive.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2019

In a Smart Meetings exclusive webinar , Catherine Chaulet, president of Global DMC Partners, shared eight safety tips for your next intercontinental meeting. Put Safety First. Whether you are planning a domestic or international meeting, attendee security is the top priority. Communicate Tirelessly.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 19, 2017

If you ask someone what keeps them up at night, you’re sure to get a telling response. Meeting planners encounter many types of tasks in their work. Safety and security. A variety of safety concerns arose—anything from natural disasters to terrorism. It’s a great question to ask. Workforce issues.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Meeting planners face a growing stressor in an otherwise healthy industry. There is a lot of good news in this week’s release of the third edition of Development Counsellors International survey, A View from Meeting Planners: Winning Strategies in Destination Marketing. Global business travel spending has grown 5.8

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2020

How will attendees know it is safe to attend meetings again? More to the point, how can you as a meeting planner help people feel confident about gathering? Hosts Global brought together industry experts to share best practices for doing just that through their #MeetWithConfidence talk Series. Start Planning Now.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) and American Express Meetings and Events recently released their annual outlook on global meeting and event industry trends. Meeting and event industry growth. The global meetings and events industry is growing across all regions of the world. This said, hotels are a good place.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2023

How combining business and pleasure at a meeting creates a win-win Just because California boasts a $3.83 In fact, the state’s celebrated spirit of adventure—along with diverse geography for shipping, farming and outdoor activities—is part of the reason meeting there are so successful. Sacramento is the capital of that state.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

According to the report of UFI and Explori Global Visitor, event visitors are tired of the traditional format, so it is absolutely necessary to surprise them in 2019. this trend will only keep growing. Future meeting environments to increase event innovation. Concerns about security at events is not a trend but a necessity.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Even with millions of people being vaccinated daily , it is unlikely that the entire global population of almost 8 billion people will be inoculated by year’s end. Ultimately, the decision boils down to three main factors: Safety issues Event format compatibility Budget. Safety Concerns.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Better safe than… Generally, women feel more vulnerable than men while traveling solo and are wary of certain destinations, sexual harassment, assault and kidnapping, according to a study by Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and WWStay. “It She suggests planners include safety and culture tips, as well as dress code, on agendas.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Iain played a pivotal role setting up multiple vaccination centres, formulating protocols and managing nervous front-line teams who were among the first to meet the public as the country emerged from lockdown. Iain’s inspiring story epitomises the many unsung heroes who provided front line duties when the country was in crisis.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Johnson and Marina Bay Sands submitted a Safety Management Measure plan to government officials that included antigen rapid testing. 13-14 at Marina Bay Sands , which served as the event’s global broadcast center. A lab worker swabs a Convening Leaders 2021 attendee in Singapore. They participated in two half-day programs on Jan.13-14

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

IMEX Group predicts the coming year will see meetings focus more on participant needs. The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Everyone is feeling more stress as our hyperconnected world keeps us constantly looped in on every issue, from terrorist acts to new technology.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2022

As many companies begin to announce a return to in-person, live events, the platform will provide consistent event health management, including onsite monitoring for attendees, vendors and staff—the most crucial piece to create a safe, secure conference experience. Soumi Eachempati, co-founder and CEO, CLEARED4.

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