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The meeting industry new normal – Part 3

Conferences that Work

We may eventually tame the pandemic by developing effective and inexpensive antivirals and making them widely available to those contracting COVID-19. If attendees and staff follow precautions, traveling to and from meetings is not as high-risk as the following activities. Upgrade air quality in venues and accommodations.

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5 Best Webinars for Meeting Planners

SmartMeetings

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. Site and venue sourcing is one of the most important aspects of planning an event. 2017 Hospitality Trends.

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Meeting Industry Jobs Outlook

SmartMeetings

Simultaneously, full-time, part-time and contract planning positions were slashed as “not needed.”. Supply, meet Demand as we move back into the world of live events. The Unsung Heroes of Hospitality. Rise of the Technical Producer.

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What It Takes to Host a Face-to-Face Event During the Pandemic

PCMA Convene

Metrock is set to announce next week a change in venue for the event — a location “down the street” from the Martin Center, he told Convene. He’s been speaking with four potential sites about hosting the two-day event, including the Dana Farber Center, another health-care facility, a hospital, and a small meeting venue.

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The 15 Best Podcasts For Event Planners

Bizzabo

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. EventIcons. IN-PERSON Podcast.

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Corbin's November/December 2016 TechTalk Newsletter - Layton

Corbin Ball

Welcome to Corbin's TechTalk Newsletter, in it's 18th year of providing the latest in technology to nearly 11,000 events, tradeshows and hospitality professionals in over 70 countries. 18 LINKS FOR MEETINGS, BUSINESS AND FUN. Or helpful business or meeting planning links? Volume XVIII, Issue 6. Got fun videos?

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

Manage contracts. Manage implementation of meeting or event. It’s a scary world, we’re just planning on it. Depending on your meeting location, it may be necessary to travel with or contract security teams. Develop management and implementation plan. Develop and implement emergency response plan.