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Conference Organizers: What Is Your Duty of Care?

Velvet Chainsaw

Some of the host organizations were transparent and shared these reported cases with attendees. Over the next year or so, conference organizers will need to define their responsibilities for duty of care, as well as what is expected of those who choose to attend your conference in person. Others were not.

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What Risk Factors Are Top of Mind for Association Event Organizers?

Velvet Chainsaw

We recently convened a roundtable of senior-level conference organizers to discuss risk tolerance and the forces that are shaping their 2021/22 event strategies and decisions. Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk. Contract concerns.

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Genero Group secures contract for event at International Conference Centre Wales

Event Industry News

Cardiff based creative event specialists Genero Group are thrilled to secure their first production contract to take place at the new International Conference Centre Wales. Genero has been producing events for the past 20 years, for clients such as FAW, NHS, Business Reporter, Airbus, Valero Energy and Stereophonics. Event Tech.

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Renegotiating Live Event Agreements When All Parties Are Innocent Victims

Velvet Chainsaw

hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism Economics on March 31. Many conference organizers want to change their exhibit contract language or attendee cancellation policies to avoid future losses.

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Anna Valley promotes Dan Orchard to venue director following major contract wins

Event Industry News

Following recent contract wins at three of the UK’s leading event venues, audio-visual and entertainment technology company Anna Valley has promoted Dan Orchard to the role of venue director. Over the last eighteen months, Anna Valley has established itself as a significant service provider to the UK’s venue sector.

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Top Trends for Your Event’s Social Influencer Campaign

Velvet Chainsaw

The great resignation, coupled by increases in unsubscribes, have made it more difficult than ever to reach the inbox of potential attendees and conference participants. At the least, these metrics can better inform you as to who to invite next year to participate in your conference’s social media influencer campaign. Data rules.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.