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Meetings, Events Return with New Safety Protocols, Operation Standards 

Smart Meetings

For example, this past spring, Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) hosted Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated’s 69th South Atlantic Regional Conference, a gathering of 8,000 members from Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. . Read More : Negotiating and Cost-saving Tips for Real Meetings.

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Concerns about using facial analysis at events

Conferences that Work

As I write this, the European Parliament is close to outlawing facial recognition in public spaces, though negotiations on the final wording are still underway. These examples are not completely unrelated to facial recognition and are still subject to personal data protection rules. You’re almost certainly in it.)

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Pairing memorable event experiences with bleisure travel

Eventbase

Here are four of our favorites: Select attractive destinations Negotiate extended conference hotel rates Offer companion or family passes for your event Use the event app to highlight bleisure information 1. For example, SXSW offers a ‘Guest Pass’ option for access to free events during the conference.

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Planners Scrambling as Bomb Cyclone Hits East Coast

SmartMeetings

Weather advisories being issued from Florida to Maine have prompted airlines to offer re-accommodations, and planners to consider their options. Tallahassee, Florida, hasn’t seen this much fluffy white stuff since 1989, according to the local weather service. How cold will it get? Ditto Georgia. You can get great deals.”.

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Interviews with Planners - Chivonne Hyppolite

Eventinterface

In your beaker, combine the elements: creativity, passion, experience and negotiation. Actually, add a bit more of negotiation for good measure - I mean who doesn’t love a good negotiator. Put on your lab coat and step into the Abstract Elements laboratory.

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Boost ROI With Better Event Branding

Endless Events

Your logo is non-negotiable. If you’re in Florida, maybe you plan a “Fun In The Sun Soiree.” For example, if you provide a boxed lunch, you can add logo stickers to the boxes. Sure, it’s more work, but this is the key to achieving accurate, measurable results from your event. . Put Your Logo Everywhere. Brand Your Catering.

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Meetings Due Diligence in the Aftermath of a Disaster

MeetingsNet

After the epically awful 2017 hurricane season wreaked destruction from Texas to Florida to Puerto Rico and the U.S. If you have a substantial percentage saying they don’t want to come, try to negotiate with the venue,” says Foster. Think about the potential worst-case scenario, and whether you can negotiate that down.”.