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Wellness in Meetings: Interest Outpaces Implementation

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However, that foundation has not translated to an emphasis on wellness and sustainability in meetings, in design, policy or budgets. The survey found that only 17 percent of companies connect their wellness programs to their meeting strategies.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

With your objectives and goals in mind, you can map out a blueprint for your meeting or event. It also will help you set policies, procedures and manage expectations. Develop theme for meeting or event. Identify the internal resources available to staff the meeting or event’s planning and execution team. Design program.

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The New Corona Reality

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There will be changes in protocol for every aspect of the hotel, ranging from guest check-in , public spaces, food and beverage outlets to all parts of meetings and events, as hypercleanliness, hygiene and social distancing become our new normal. This could also become part of meeting design. Sustainability.