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Events Industry Council releases Accepted Practices Guide for Hotel Health and Safety

Event Industry News

This guide offers insights beyond those guidelines focusing on four key areas: Transmission barriers Enhanced sanitisation Health screening Food and beverage guidelines. In July, EIC released the Meeting and Event Design Accepted Practices Guide. The task force roster can be found on the EIC website here.

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What to Expect from Event Safety in 2021

SmartMeetings

Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. Planners know to be up to date on the documented protocols of hotels that follow, local, state and federal guidelines, but that’s just the start. Of the many things this year has taught us, one is that you can never be too prepared.

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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

PCMA Convene

When it comes to food and beverage, the earlier that planners have a conversation about sustainability, Bradley said, the better. His team can control costs, while making sure that planners’ requests about sourcing food locally or donating leftover food are met, he said. But it takes time and planning.”.

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SEARCH: A Case Study in Crisis Management

SmartMeetings

The team stayed in close contact with the local health department and the facility, closely following guidelines provided by health and safety experts. It also wasted no time in getting ahead of hygiene concerns in the public areas and with food and beverage staff. Lessons Learned.

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Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less

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do have a unique set of regulatory guidelines beyond those impacting other sectors,” says Sherri K. They brought in food trucks instead of hiring fancy caterers, and most attendees were able to walk to the event, saving on transportation costs. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S. Work with Partners—and Haggle.

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Best Practices for Safe Meetings from APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce

SmartMeetings

Under this umbrella, working groups are aggregating, curating methods to contextualize the waves of guidelines and explain the implementation process. The group is addressing health and safety, community, global ecosystems, reskilling the industry , innovation, digital transformation , advocacy and risk mitigation. Here are highlights.

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Back to Work Basics

SmartMeetings

Under this umbrella, working groups are aggregating, curating methods to contextualize the waves of guidelines and explain the implementation process. The conversation turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session, covering everything from food and beverage to contracts and roles and responsibilities. Amy Calvert.