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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

PCMA Convene

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Fira de Barcelona receives international recognition for its Covid-19 protocol

Event Industry News

The protocol, developed by Fira de Barcelona in partnership with the specialist risk management consultancy, Aon and advice from the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, a leading epidemiological centre, includes a range of measures to guarantee maximum safety for all those attending its venues.

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An Introduction to Event Insurance Essentials

Event Leadership Institute

This could include your venue, suppliers, etc. Damage to the venue by attendees. Consult an insurance professional to determine where you might be at risk or exposed. Remember, always consult an insurance professional to ensure you and your events are protected. Course Domains: C: Risk Management.

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Top tips for planning your event security

Eventinterface

They plan for accidents, venue problems, protesters, weather related issues, and much more. Mark Deane, CEO with ETS Risk Management brings years of experience to this conversation. Mark is a risk management specialist whose experience stems from his career working as an Operational Officer for the British Government.

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Concert touring industry unites to launch covid-19 working guidance

Event Industry News

Pictured: Roger Waters performing at BST Hyde Park. Based around a hierarchy of control (including elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administration and PPE) and a responsive threat scale, the guidance details different levels of design, schedule and control measures appropriate to conditions.

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The QC Event School Master List of Blog Resources

QC Event School

The 10 Most Profitable Careers in Event Planning Choosing a Name for Your Business Conducting the Client Consultation Top Questions to Ask at EVERY Client Consultation (Free Download!)

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SEARCH: A Case Study in Crisis Management

SmartMeetings

Smart Meetings asked Kate Patay , chair of SEARCH Foundation and chief strategy officer of Patay Consulting, how she kept everyone safe. Caesars Entertainment , which owns Planet Hollywood, the event venue, was crucial to eventual success. Event Goal. The team knew that at any moment the event might have to be shut down completely.