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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, New York and More

Smart Meetings

In this new role, Michaels will expand her scope to oversee all legal, risk management, internal audits, compliance and workers compensation functions within the company. Kevin Shields Kevin Shields, Grand Hyatt Vail Shields joins alpine resort Grand Hyatt Vail as general manager. Regis Bal Harbour Resort as general manager.

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The Night the Lights Went Out in Boston

MeetingsNet

How one association struggled with whether or not to cancel its convention and expo when disaster struck. read more.

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2019 Tech Conferences: The #1 Tech Events Guide

Bizzabo

At one of the leading workplace tech conferences, attendees learn about the latest in collaboration solutions, content management, and machine learning. At INDUSTRY you will see how others manage product in different environments, from fast-paced startups to complex large enterprises. Boston, MA. Boston, MA. Boston, MA.

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7 Smart Moves at Loews Hotels, Duke Energy Convention Center and More

SmartMeetings

Hans Ritten Loews Hotels & Co announces Hans Ritten as the new general manager of Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. He blew over from another Windy City property, Omni Hotel Chicago, where he was general manager. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

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Planning a Safe Event: Back to Basics

Endless Events

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Have a risk management plan in place for each event. Include data management in event plans.

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Guest Blog: Major Event Growth – A risky business to be in?

Event Industry News

In 2013, the Boston Marathon was the subject of bomb attack. Such risks have additional consequences. Finally, it is wise to consider risk management technologies. Allow each stakeholder to be directly involved through risk registers and dependency mapping. Written by Peter Ward, WeTrack.

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Unclear and Present Danger

PCMA Convene

Ozgul Ozkan Yavuz, general manager of the Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau — whose destination suffered a terrorist attack that killed 45 people at Atatürk Airport in June — thinks all major urban areas are at risk. They felt at the time, and they continue to feel, that we are fairly highly rated in the target system.”.