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Case Studies

SmartMeetings

Case Study: Orlando’s 3-Day Virtual FAM. Visit Orlando hosted a three-day virtual FAM last week for more than 600 planners, showing off what’s new and safe at Orange County Convention Center and a panoply of hotels and resorts. However, some industries put more emphasis on risk management than others.

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Successful Event Planning Considerations: What Makes or Breaks an Event?

The Castle Group

Whether you’re organizing a large-scale conference , an intimate corporate retreat , or a community fundraiser , there are three main ingredients to successful event planning: strategy, creativity, and execution. The destination and venue literally serve as the backdrop for your event. Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, Las Vegas, etc.).

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8 essential event security details for planners

Plan Your Meetings

The bottom line is that events and venues can be vulnerable. In case you think this isn’t relevant to the types of events you plan and venues you use, consider these headlines–and this is nothing new: Toronto, Canada: CNE shuts down early after fights break out. Learn from other destinations and venues.

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Do you need armed security at your event?

Plan Your Meetings

The Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting took place while I was at a conference. If a shooter enters the venue and sees I’m armed, I become the first target. There are certainly occasions when armed event security is necessary—such as when high-profile VIPs, royalty or politicians are in attendance.

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5 Next-Gen Technologies That Already Are Changing Meetings

PCMA Convene

Destinations have been early, obvious adopters, offering VR tours of attractions and venues for meeting planners and tourists alike. If ever there was a technology made for travel, it’s virtual reality,” said Marc Battaglia, creative director for Marriott, speaking at the Collision technology conference in New Orleans in April. “It

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Unclear and Present Danger

PCMA Convene

Much of that has to do with a growing perception that — in light of mass shootings in malls, office buildings, churches, schools, and other pub-lic spaces in the United States, and terror attacks like last fall’s in Paris, which specifically targeted event venues — conventions have been lucky. RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . Ami Mayfield.

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Unclear and Present Danger

PCMA Convene

Much of that has to do with a growing perception that — in light of mass shootings in malls, office buildings, churches, schools, and other public spaces in the United States, and terror attacks like last fall’s in Paris, which specifically targeted event venues — conventions have been lucky. RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . Ami Mayfield.