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MPI Announces New Courses to Address Security, Risk Management

SmartMeetings

Less than 50 percent of meeting planners have risk management plans in place for their events, said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), in remarks given at WEC 2017 on Tuesday. Planners will discover how to ensure the safety and security of attendees, limit loss and restore services.

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What to Expect from Event Safety in 2021

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Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. Endless Events has a detailed webinar on cyber attacks and how to set up barriers against them. Of the many things this year has taught us, one is that you can never be too prepared. What Meeting Planners Should Ask Hotels.

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Top tips for planning your event security

Eventinterface

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. How will you plan for this? CREDENTIALS AND TECHNOLOGY.

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Case Studies

SmartMeetings

Smart Meetings asked Barrie Hanlon, vice president of marketing for Florida with 360 Destination Group, to share a glimpse behind the stage for Incentive Research Foundation’s 26th annual education event at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. However, some industries put more emphasis on risk management than others.

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Best Event Management Courses in 2022

Nunify

We have put together a list of some of the best courses in “Event Management” that you could consider. Online Event Management Courses. How to apply:- The course can be applied for through the Udemy website. Eligibility:- Anyone who is passionate about learning event management is a good fit for the course. Event Academy.

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6 Emergency Response Tips for Meeting Planners

SmartMeetings

The recommendations are a result of last year’s terrorist attacks on airports in Brussels and Istanbul, as well as the 2017 shootings at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida. Make sure everyone involved in security is aware of potential risks and how to respond if a threat occurs.

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Planning a Safe Event: Back to Basics

Endless Events

Have a risk management plan in place for each event. It’s time to refresh your practices with regards to risk assessment plans ! Remember that a risk assessment plan has three main parts and serves the purpose of making your event as safe as possible for everyone involved and nearby. A review of the basics.

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