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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

TicketBud

It sounds like a nightmare, but that was the reality for DashCon 2014, an event where attendees paid witness to one of the most important lessons in event planning – don’t bust the budget. Event budgets also act as a risk management tool. This lesson has become increasingly difficult as things get more expensive.

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How Can We Protect Ourselves After the Marriott Data Breach?

Smart Meetings

Are planners—and everyone else—who has booked at Starwood properties since 2014 taking a collective gulp or merely shrugging over the news from Marriott International that as many as 500 million guest records have been breached? And what should be learned from this latest instance of massive cybertheft?

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Tips to Keep Women Secure on the Road

SmartMeetings

The study, which delved into top safety concerns women business travelers face, found that almost 69 percent of United States travel buyers believe females face greater risk than males and 61 percent feel it’s imperative to consider female safety when implementing risk-management programs.

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Are You Planning A Safe Event?

Endless Events

Editor’s Note: This post was originally written in February 2014 and updated by Anja Grcar for clarity purposes. . Make sure your event adheres to privacy laws and protects your attendees’ data. Need help with your event? Contact us , we will make sure it is not only amazing but also safe!

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Marriott Takes Steps to Help Guests Affected by Data Breach

PCMA Convene

The “unauthorized access” may stretch back to 2014, the hotel group said. For 327 million guests, Marriott said in a statement on Friday, the exposed information includes their name, phone number, email address, passport number, date of birth, and arrival and departure information. Its Starwood brands include W Hotels, St.

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More industry challenges and solutions

Plan Your Meetings

Don’t forget, we published a risk management guide in our 2014 PYM Annual. With so many high-profile companies in the news for getting hacked, it’s simply a matter of time before events become a target. Your peers also discussed the fastest way to save time and money—utilizing CVBs. What are your biggest challenges?

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What Makes for Good Internships?

PCMA Convene

In 2014, the U.S. CHME, CHSP, CMP, CHE, who in addition to teaching classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver, serves as a faculty adviser for the school’s hospitality, tourism, and events management department. They have to be able to manage a contract,” he said, “depending on the kind of meeting they’re having.”.