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MPI Announces New Courses to Address Security, Risk Management

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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. The post MPI Announces New Courses to Address Security, Risk Management appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Moves in Aspen, Islamorada and More

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Brennan Bastyovansky Brennan Bastyovansky, WTP Bastyovansky will serve as general manager of sales and marketing for World Travel Protection (WTP). He brings an extensive background in travel risk management, with experience in business growth, strategic development and building lasting relationships with customers and partners.

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Tips from Event Pros: 5 Lessons Learned from Executing Safe Live Events

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One approach is to choose the least stringent areas—for example: Florida, Texas and Arizona, who have looser mandates than other areas of the country—and have an open space in which to set whatever protocol you feel is necessary. . “I —choosing a venue that will support that effort is even more important. .

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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. Of the many things this year has taught us, one is that you can never be too prepared. And being prepared is right up Mark Cartotto’s alley.

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Top tips for planning your event security

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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. Traffic flow is important for all events.

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Tips from Event Pros: 5 Lessons Learned from Executing Safe Live Events

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One approach is to choose the least stringent areas—for example: Florida, Texas and Arizona, who have looser mandates than other areas of the country—and have an open space in which to set whatever protocol you feel is necessary. “I —choosing a venue that will support that effort is even more important.

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Case Studies

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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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