SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2020

Managing risk is particularly important in the financial and insurance meetings sector, and meeting planners play a key role in this process. Developing risk management plans and protocols is a “big and important question,” Panepinto says. Risk management is a team challenge and should be approached from every angle.”.

Financial 63

Financial Insurance Risk Management Meetings 63

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

While budgets may be stagnant, planners are still under pressure to deliver memorable experiences and raise the bar from one event to the next. Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As

Financial 74

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 74

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 26, 2020

You may have seen the news headlines or social media clips of a ten thousand plus crowd watching Eric Chou, a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, perform in Taiwan – the first event of its kind since the pandemic began. But the concert was far from the typical pre-COVID experience. Download the full report.

Food and Beverage 59

Food and Beverage Risk Management 2020 Social Media 59

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

August 28, 2020 – As planning for modified in-person events for 2021 begins, planners are left wondering how attendees feel about attending on-site events – including the health protocols and procedures that will make them feel safe. Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate. Start Date: November 10, 2020.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Risk Management 2020 Contracts 40

SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? Events Industry Council (EIC)’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce has been navigating all the turbulence by collecting best practices.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Meetings Hotels Contracts 111

Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What can event and meeting pros do to keep their skills relevant and up-to-date? With many event agency owners and other event professionals facing challenges like those never seen before, we’ve announced a new Business Owner Mentorship Program. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Duration: 10 weeks.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Consulting Education 52

SmartMeetings

JUNE 17, 2020

Editor’s Note : As the world was realizing that COVID-19 would pause gatherings everywhere, an annual fundraising event went on as scheduled in Las Vegas. Event Goal. SEARCH Foundation ’s annual signature event raises funds to directly assist event industry professionals in crisis. Biggest Challenge.

Management 52

Management Food and Beverage Consulting Hospitality 52

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? Events Industry Council (EIC)’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce is navigating the turbulence by collecting accepted practices in one place. For highlights, read on. Amy Calvert.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Airlines Contracts Hotels 52

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

. • For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. We are moving to a larger venue for 2017. This event originally was just for our state but now is becoming a regional event. •We Have had to cut special events (receptions, keynote, concert) budgets. Lowered meeting costs. More outreach.

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage Risk Management Insurance 2017 67

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It. Professional Credibility.

Event Planning 48

Event Planning Social Media Contracts Negotiating 48

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master. B: Project management.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

PCMA Convene

JULY 30, 2019

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

2008 77

2008 Meetings 2011 2014 77

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

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2008 Meetings 2011 2014 74

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Events 194

Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

There’s no time like the present to reflect on the future of events. Because what we really mean is – what will define the event team members of the next decade? With yet another decade coming to an end soon, the team behind Event Brew decided to put their heads together. The Future Of Events: Looking Back First.

Food and Beverage 104

Food and Beverage Sustainability Risk Management Events 104

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. Nearly 30 percent of respondents’ answers in some way reference budgets or rising costs this year, with AV, food and beverage, and Wi-Fi expenses standing out as particular pain points. Budget decreases.

Food and Beverage 91

Food and Beverage Meetings Negotiating Hotels 91

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Scouring the internet for event information could be an overwhelming task. Tech Events featured in in this list take place all throughout the year, all around the globe. Tech Events featured in in this list take place all throughout the year, all around the globe.

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Tech 2019 Conference Technology 168