Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Some states such as Florida and Texas, though, have banned vaccination mandates, meaning event pros working in those markets need to decide whether they want to “follow the letter of the law.” On the flip side, some states such as Florida are banning businesses, including venues, from requiring proof of vaccination.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 13, 2018

The good news is that Eventinterface has partnered with Next Wave Insurance Services offering a solution to the typical “no refund” policy associated with registration fees and conference-related travel. This policy is available to United States residents attending domestic or international conferences. 0B93606, Florida lic.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 13, 2018

The good news is that Eventinterface has partnered with Next Wave Insurance Services offering a solution to the typical “no refund” policy associated with registration fees and conference-related travel. This policy is available to United States residents attending domestic or international conferences. 0B93606, Florida lic.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

A fall 2021 survey by The Conference Board of Canada found that while sunny destinations are still favorites—Florida, California, New York, Arizona and Hawaii are the top 5, Florida and Arizona are down from their previous highs. A year ago, research showed that many thought California was less ready to welcome visitors than Florida.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 27, 2023

In late September, Hurricane Ian pummeled central Florida, triggering a significant number of flight cancellations. Relax recording policies. Having a Plan B in place will help organizers react quickly and effectively to unforeseen issues, like weather and flight cancellations. 1 had no choice but to cancel its in-person event.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Suzanne CEO The Florida Festivals and Events Association says, “Consulting with Diversity Ally allowed FFEA to come up with solutions and key objectives based on their industry leading benchmark pledges. The professional team at Diversity Ally presented an honest un-biased report on our current policies and practices.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 27, 2022

For attendees, there is still the risk of testing positive and losing the financial investment they’ve made in the trip — although some travel insurance policies may cover some of those costs. WQA’s 2022 Convention & Exposition is scheduled for April 5-8, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

As Hurricane Irma , which is now being called one of the most powerful storms ever, makes its way to Florida with reports of 175 mph winds, Caribbean properties are evaluating conditions on an hour-by-hour basis. Florida Governor Rick Scott was telling all Floridians to be prepared to evacuate. Officials in St.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

As Hurricane Irma , which is now being called one of the most powerful storms ever, makes its way to Florida with reports of 175 mph winds, Caribbean properties are evaluating conditions on an hour-by-hour basis. Florida Governor Rick Scott was telling all Floridians to be prepared to evacuate. Officials in St.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2020

Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Johnson calls the leveraging of conferences to influence public policy the “weaponization of tourism.” 2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Start by looking at your existing insurance policies to see what is (and is not covered.) Policies differ, but some common coverages include bodily injury, property damage to the venue, medical expenses that might arise during the event, and a whole host of other coverages that can be tailored to fit your particular event.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Start by looking at your existing insurance policies to see what is (and is not covered.) Policies differ, but some common coverages include bodily injury, property damage to the venue, medical expenses that might arise during the event, and a whole host of other coverages that can be tailored to fit your particular event.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Start by looking at your existing insurance policies to see what is (and is not covered.) Policies differ, but some common coverages include bodily injury, property damage to the venue, medical expenses that might arise during the event, and a whole host of other coverages that can be tailored to fit your particular event.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Start by looking at your existing insurance policies to see what is (and is not covered.) Policies differ, but some common coverages include bodily injury, property damage to the venue, medical expenses that might arise during the event, and a whole host of other coverages that can be tailored to fit your particular event.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2019

As part of the RFP process, always request a set of banquet menus including house policies. When you review the menus and house policies during the RFP stage, you can save substantial money by avoiding surprises. Setup fees, service fees, labor fees, corkage and audiovisual vendor fees are typically included.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

to learn about legislation and policy issues, equipping them to meet with their state senators and representatives for advocacy. Chicago-based Ricker shares her approach to the tech-heavy event, which took place in August in Hollywood, Florida, plus lessons she’s learned in her 22-year career. How has your app evolved?

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InGo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

FIBO USA Miami Beach, Florida October 17-19 FIBO USA is an industry summit, education program, and fitness festival all in one experience. Covering gaming markets, cybercrime and security, financial technology and investment, as well as gaming and integrated resort, G2E Asia is the gaming industry experience you won’t want to miss.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 9, 2018

When Courtney began her journey towards a career in events, the most relevant degree she could achieve was in Recreation & Leisure Services Administration with an emphasis in Special Events from The Florida State University. Today, Courtney is the Director of Culture at Koncept Events, a DMC located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

Drug Policy Alliance. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. National Defense Industrial Association. Arlington, Virginia. 38 • Sales Manager. Explore Gwinnett. Duluth, Georgia. Jim Clapes. 37 • Conference and Events Manager. New York City. Becca Cohen. 26 • Conference Services Manager. Destination DC. Washington, D.C. Jeff Dougherty. Olivia Weir.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

to learn about legislation and policy issues, equipping them to meet with their state senators and representatives for advocacy. Chicago-based Ricker shares her approach to the tech-heavy event, which took place in August in Hollywood, Florida, plus lessons she’s learned in her 22-year career. How has your app evolved?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Archibald, Senior Business Events Manager at Visit Scotland “What is a sustainability strategy or CSR policy for your organization? If you don’t have one, create one, and use that as a basis for the questions that you need to ask in an RFP that will help you to achieve your KPIs and your goals as an organization.”

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

In Florida, Gov. The 1,641-room property already had a pet-friendly policy. Southwest Airlines teamed up with Helen Woodward Animal Center, flying shelter animals to the San Diego facility for eventual adoption. Photo credit: Southwest Airlines. Rick Scott urged hotels that ban pets to waive the rule for pet owners fleeing Irma.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 15, 2016

Mia Monroe is an award-winning certified special event, meeting and government meeting professional, speaker, author of trade articles and the conference and event manager for NASA Johnson Space Center’s Human Health and Institutional Management contract for Florida-based AllPoints, LLC.

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EventUp

MAY 28, 2019

Spa treatments, private cabanas, and yummy grilled bites await you and your party guests in this sunny Florida hotspot. How you personalize your event may depend on what the facilities policies dictate. Pool parties are meant to be festive. That includes your choice of venue-approved décor.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Make sure you know the policy for international travel. Due to the spread of Zika, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert for travel to Miami-Dade County, Florida, Puerto Rico, American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands. Inquire about vaccinations. For international travel, at least a month in advance.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2022

CSR activities are a large part of our business, and they’ve gotten even more popular as we head out of the pandemic,” says Scott Flynn, CEO of Best Corporate Events , a nationwide team-building company based in Palm Harbor, Florida. And these activities are very popular. “

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Why You Should Attend: As a public policy leader for the industry, California is one of the best places to experience an event like this one. Their agenda includes presentations on law and policy reform, cultivation and processing, and tips for getting a new cannabis enterprise off the ground. Location: Orlando, Florida.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 3, 2020

One time, our Event Support team discovered FedEx was going to deliver 10 Macbooks late due to extreme weather in Florida. Your IT department will let you know if this is required in your company’s security policy. What happens if FedEx, UPS, or another carrier delays my delivery? How do I know my customization is going to be right?

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All Seated

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In addition to department meetings, hold quarterly meetings to roll out new policies, inventory, or technology to everyone. Heather Rouffe is the Director of Sales and Partner of Atlas Event Rental , a full-service event rental industry serving the Southern Florida market for over 30 years based. Meetings and Communication.

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

That is why it is important for the leaders, policy makers, marketing and IT specialists and many other professionals to always stay up to date. Where: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. This is a must-attend event for all healthcare professionals, policy makers, enterprises, and retailers. Top Medical Conferences to attend in 2019.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Major airlines are tightening policies on bringing animals on board —in part, at least, because of situations such as the one United Airlines faced at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) recently. A few days later, United announced its new policy. A woman tried to board a United flight with a peacock. United said no.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

The reality is, in 2017 , policies around marijuana can no longer be ignored. As many states have legalized it for recreational use, new policies are leading to major change in our country. Despite federal restrictions, each state also has its own policies about marijuana use, and these discrepancies can pose issues. New Jersey.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

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JANUARY 31, 2018

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

.” [emphasis added] — European Data Protection Board Guidelines 05/2022 on the use of facial recognition technology in the area of law enforcement • Version 2.0 • Adopted on 26 April 2023 As I write this, the Zenus worldwide privacy policy states: “Zenus also provides a separate, unrelated QR code service for attendee tracking at events.

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