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Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 23, 2021
It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. Ask yourself, does my next meeting venue have plans should the power go out? However, the FBI reports active shooter events increased 33 percent in 2020 compared to 2019 and 100 percent compared to 2016.
SmartMeetings
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Once planners have moved to the phase of booking the perfect venue for a holiday soiree, the next challenge is sure to begin. Get the venue and items secured as soon as possible because the demand is so high right now for in-person and face-to-face gatherings that items can and will sell out,” she says. Anticipate Competition.
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Connect Your Meetings
JULY 18, 2019
Depending on where you are hosting your event, city police response times can greatly vary depending on location; according to one of the FBI’s latest active shooter reports , nearly 70% of active shooter situations ended in 5 minutes or less. Some venues will even add this to your final bill which streamlines the entire process.
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 3, 2016
The mosquito-borne virus, which causes babies born to women who contracted Zika during pregnancy to be more vulnerable to severe birth defects, has led several prominent athletes to skip the Rio Olympics. Local mosquito-borne Zika virus cases have recently been reported in Florida. Make security a priority.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Planners and local governments both know that convention center capacity is a critical determinant of site selection. But what happens when a premier meeting city enters contract negotiations with its largest event client as its long-awaited convention center expansion faces an uncertain future? .
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Planners and local governments both know that convention center capacity is a critical determinant of site selection. But what happens when a premier meeting city enters contract negotiations with its largest event client as its long-awaited convention center expansion faces an uncertain future? .
Plan Your Meetings
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
If you need expert assistance negotiating contracts or finding sites, hiring a third-party planner might be necessary. But working with a CVB is the fastest way to save time and money during the research, site-selection and planning process because of the local knowledge, contacts and relationships they bring to the table.
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