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The Meetings Industry Association has written an open letter to UK government warning of the catastrophic consequences of not reopening business meetings and events, which contributes £70bn to the economy and employs 700,000 skilled workers. MORE
PLANO, Texas Marisa Obando has been named Visit Plano's new SMERF (social, military, education, religious, and fraternal) and Government Sales Manag. People MORE
Paid tickets grew 18% in February vs. January, driven by a 23% increase in tickets to in-person events Australia reached new pandemic-era highs Ticketing trends began to accelerate in the United Kingdom. Eventbrite, Inc., MORE
The Association Of Independent Festivals (AIF) has praised the government’s Culture Recovery Fund for providing a “lifeline” for successful applicants. . We warmly welcome this intervention from government and the results of the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund. MORE
The Scottish Government has today (15 December) announced new funding of £13 million to provide further support for the events sector in Scotland, much of which has been unable to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE
The announcement comes after the Italian Government confirmed all trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions will take place in the country again from July 1st, 2021 onwards. MORE
AIF warns that 92% of member festival businesses could collapse under refund requests and that Government is not taking “meaningful action” to protect them. Festivals ‘falling between the cracks’ of support, Government urged to extend employment schemes for seasonal businesses in full. . MORE
As a Government Special Events Coordinator, here is my confession. The post Confessions of a Government Special Events Coordinator by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Event Management event management event planning event coordinator event career special events Nonprofit event job confessions government eventsIn this series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. MORE
Wyboston Lakes Resort and the Meetings Industry Association (mia) worked in unison to host a mock awards dinner as part of the government’s pilot events to test the COVID-Secure guidelines that all venues must follow. MORE
Several travel industry associations and organizations say they are continuing to monitor developments of the latest potential government shutdown. travelpulse.com. TravelPulse ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces MORE
Every single touch point with a virtual event involves some sort of data creation: registration, time of sign in, IP logging, questions asked, polls answered, content viewed, logout time and so on and so on. And that brief list is not even the tip of the iceberg…. MORE
While this is welcomed news, the lack of clarity provided to venues and event organisers respectively over the course of the last week does however hold significant implications which government must recognise. MORE
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced that it is making a Freedom of Information (FOI) request of the government. This FOI request,” Kiwanuka continued, “is one of the few remaining tools at our disposal to reveal why the government has made some of its decisions. MORE
The associations and promoters of shows will present, on the 13th, to the Government, proposals to make feasible the holding of festivals and music events in the context of covid-19. MORE
In case you haven’t had your fill of politics during this election season, let’s talk about government meetings. A few weeks ago, I visited Hunt Valley Inn, a Wyndham Grand Hotel , a property in Hunt Valley, Maryland, just north of Baltimore, that’s carved out its own niche as an alternative location for government programs — so much so that at least one person on its sales staff has the Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) credential. MORE
Up until 2012 when the media broke the Muffingate story and the scandal of the GSA Western Regional Conference changed everything, government meetings were considered a relatively recession proof base of business. Since late 2012, I have been teaching The Future of Government Meetings, which was very uncertain. Government agencies are frozen, afraid to make decisions that will land their events on the front page of the Washington Post. Government Shutdown. MORE
A government-backed cancellation insurance, which European markets including Germany already have in place, and maintaining the cut in VAT for the hospitality sector are two other vital elements in protecting the UK festival map. MORE
A five-page memo from the Office of Management and Budget released in late November should mean a growth spurt for government meetings. The post Federal Guidelines Free Funds for Government Meetings appeared first on Connect Association. MORE
The Eurovision Song Contest has been given permission to let 3,500 fans watch in person as part of a trial by the Dutch government. The annual musical extravaganza will be staged at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena in May, after being cancelled last year. MORE
For too long the valuable events workforce has gone unrecognised and the pandemic has highlighted the need for official figures that the Government accepts.”. The Institute of Event Management (IEM) together with the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) submitted comments to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) with proposed revisions and additions to their SOC2020 draft. MORE
The government shutdown is causing headaches in the business events industry at conferences where government employees who were set to attend or speak are no longer allowed to do so. Then came the partial government shutdown. When the president and Congress couldn’t agree on a budget, the federal government ground to a halt on Dec. In the end, the absence of government attendees left the meeting’s attendance down 2 percent from 2018. “I MORE
Amsterdam - CPhI Worldwide (9-11 November, 2021), the world's largest pharma trade exhibition, will return to Milan, stimulating vital growth in the r. International MORE
Here’s a quote from her book, “ Private Government: How Employers Rule Our Lives (and Why We Don’t Talk about it) “: “Images of free market society that made sense prior to the Industrial Revolution continue to circulate today as ideals, blind to the gross mismatch between the background social assumptions reigning in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and today’s institutional realities. MORE
The National Outdoor Events Association, which represents the festival, sporting, agricultural, cultural and public event market has condemned the government after being ‘ignored’ once again as part of the fiscal relief packages announced on Friday (9th October). . We condemn the lack of action from this government. Featured Festival & Outdoors News UK and Europe National Outdoor Event Association NOEA UK Government failings MORE
A host of musical performers have lent their voices to the call for the UK government to underwrite cancellation costs of live events such as music festivals. We need the government to help us plan for when it is safe to resume.”. The government needs to act now.”. MORE
Under step three of the government’s roadmap – no earlier than 17 May – ministers will seek to ease restrictions on large performances and sporting events in indoor venues with a capacity of up to 1,000 people and 4,000 people in outdoor venues. MORE
Pandemic insurance: As we have previously advocated, the introduction of a government backed insurance scheme, as has been initiated by several other countries, would provide increased confidence and security to allow live events to return safely and viably. MORE
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is putting its support behind a cross industry effort to petition Members of Parliament for more government support. MORE
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has called upon government to provide clarity in response to today’s announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Conference News Featured News UK and Europe lockdown Meetings Industry Association mia UK Governement advice MORE
To be an effective governing Board, there must be a clear definition of strategy, defined expectations of their leadership role, resources, and finances. The post Tactical Or Strategic: Which Best Describes Your Governing Nonprofit Board appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Association Insights ASAE16 association governance association issues and challenges integrated reasoning strategic thinking strategy tactics MORE
Hughes added: “We are submitting these budget requests to the Government so it can provide some much needed support, similar to what it has done to aid the recovery of other businesses. MORE
In Wales and England, Government funding is available to help small to medium-sized businesses survive COVID-19. The Welsh Government has announced that nearly £300 million in funding will be made available to support businesses that continue to be affected by COVID-19. MORE
COVID-19 has hit suppliers along the event industry supply chain particularly hard and Downing Street’s ‘one sticking plaster for all’ solution hasn’t helped much. MORE
Immediate action is needed from local governments before irreparable damage is caused. The post Governments’ Indecision Leaves Event Industry Screaming for Help by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. The event industry is surviving the fourth month of total shutdown. MORE
Following its advice to cancel or postpone all mass gatherings that attract 500 or more people, the Scottish Government has released official guidance to the event industry. The Scottish Government is announcing new updates on the coronavirus every day at 2pm. MORE
pcma.org. Five strategies for preventing the current shutdown and any future shutdowns from derailing your event. pcma ). Read More MORE
HBAA, the association for the meetings, events and accommodation industry, is calling for the UK government to urgently lift the current ban on venue site inspection visits because it is delaying and preventing meeting and event bookings and blocking the industry’s return to business. MORE
A concerted lobbying campaign by the Events Industry Alliance has secured urgent government action to make councils release almost £1.6bn in unpaid business support grants to companies closed by Covid-19 restrictions in the exhibitions, events, leisure and hospitality sectors. MORE
The BEIC is grateful to Owen Thompson MP for securing this debate and stands ready to work with the Government and the DCMS on a long-term framework to breathe life back into the private events sector. The BEIC is not seeking a financial stimulus package from the Government. MORE
In the case of a government event, it should be a top priority. If it’s a government event of global importance like the Trump–Kim meeting, well, you will have to take it to the next level. There are many aspects to government event security, including data protection, staff training, venue safety, etc. Government event organisation: A security checklist. When it comes to government events, there’s barely a distinction between sensitive and non-sensitive data. MORE
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Here’s a quote from her book, “ Private Government: How Employers Rule Our Lives (and Why We Don’t Talk about it) “: “Images of free market society that made sense prior to the Industrial Revolution continue to circulate today as ideals, blind to the gross mismatch between the background social assumptions reigning in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and today’s institutional realities.
EventMB
JUNE 23, 2020
Immediate action is needed from local governments before irreparable damage is caused. The post Governments’ Indecision Leaves Event Industry Screaming for Help by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. The event industry is surviving the fourth month of total shutdown.
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Event Industry News
JANUARY 11, 2021
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced that it is making a Freedom of Information (FOI) request of the government. This FOI request,” Kiwanuka continued, “is one of the few remaining tools at our disposal to reveal why the government has made some of its decisions.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 5, 2021
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has called upon government to provide clarity in response to today’s announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Conference News Featured News UK and Europe lockdown Meetings Industry Association mia UK Governement advice
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As a Government Special Events Coordinator, here is my confession. The post Confessions of a Government Special Events Coordinator by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Event Management event management event planning event coordinator event career special events Nonprofit event job confessions government eventsIn this series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”.
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AUGUST 19, 2016
To be an effective governing Board, there must be a clear definition of strategy, defined expectations of their leadership role, resources, and finances. The post Tactical Or Strategic: Which Best Describes Your Governing Nonprofit Board appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Association Insights ASAE16 association governance association issues and challenges integrated reasoning strategic thinking strategy tactics
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Pandemic insurance: As we have previously advocated, the introduction of a government backed insurance scheme, as has been initiated by several other countries, would provide increased confidence and security to allow live events to return safely and viably.
Event Industry News
APRIL 23, 2021
The announcement comes after the Italian Government confirmed all trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions will take place in the country again from July 1st, 2021 onwards.
Event Industry News
MARCH 15, 2021
Under step three of the government’s roadmap – no earlier than 17 May – ministers will seek to ease restrictions on large performances and sporting events in indoor venues with a capacity of up to 1,000 people and 4,000 people in outdoor venues.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 18, 2019
The government shutdown is causing headaches in the business events industry at conferences where government employees who were set to attend or speak are no longer allowed to do so. Then came the partial government shutdown. When the president and Congress couldn’t agree on a budget, the federal government ground to a halt on Dec. In the end, the absence of government attendees left the meeting’s attendance down 2 percent from 2018. “I
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Event Industry News
OCTOBER 13, 2020
The National Outdoor Events Association, which represents the festival, sporting, agricultural, cultural and public event market has condemned the government after being ‘ignored’ once again as part of the fiscal relief packages announced on Friday (9th October). . We condemn the lack of action from this government. Featured Festival & Outdoors News UK and Europe National Outdoor Event Association NOEA UK Government failings
Event Industry News
MARCH 15, 2021
HBAA, the association for the meetings, events and accommodation industry, is calling for the UK government to urgently lift the current ban on venue site inspection visits because it is delaying and preventing meeting and event bookings and blocking the industry’s return to business.
Event Industry News
APRIL 1, 2021
The Eurovision Song Contest has been given permission to let 3,500 fans watch in person as part of a trial by the Dutch government. The annual musical extravaganza will be staged at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena in May, after being cancelled last year.
Event Industry News
MARCH 16, 2020
Following its advice to cancel or postpone all mass gatherings that attract 500 or more people, the Scottish Government has released official guidance to the event industry. The Scottish Government is announcing new updates on the coronavirus every day at 2pm.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 11, 2021
The associations and promoters of shows will present, on the 13th, to the Government, proposals to make feasible the holding of festivals and music events in the context of covid-19.
Event Industry News
MARCH 2, 2021
A host of musical performers have lent their voices to the call for the UK government to underwrite cancellation costs of live events such as music festivals. We need the government to help us plan for when it is safe to resume.”. The government needs to act now.”.
Arlo Training & Events Software
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
In Wales and England, Government funding is available to help small to medium-sized businesses survive COVID-19. The Welsh Government has announced that nearly £300 million in funding will be made available to support businesses that continue to be affected by COVID-19.
Event Industry News
MAY 4, 2020
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is putting its support behind a cross industry effort to petition Members of Parliament for more government support.
Glisser
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Every single touch point with a virtual event involves some sort of data creation: registration, time of sign in, IP logging, questions asked, polls answered, content viewed, logout time and so on and so on. And that brief list is not even the tip of the iceberg….
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 13, 2020
The Association Of Independent Festivals (AIF) has praised the government’s Culture Recovery Fund for providing a “lifeline” for successful applicants. . We warmly welcome this intervention from government and the results of the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund.
Event Industry News
JULY 14, 2020
The Meetings Industry Association has written an open letter to UK government warning of the catastrophic consequences of not reopening business meetings and events, which contributes £70bn to the economy and employs 700,000 skilled workers.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
While this is welcomed news, the lack of clarity provided to venues and event organisers respectively over the course of the last week does however hold significant implications which government must recognise.
IEM
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
For too long the valuable events workforce has gone unrecognised and the pandemic has highlighted the need for official figures that the Government accepts.”. The Institute of Event Management (IEM) together with the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) submitted comments to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) with proposed revisions and additions to their SOC2020 draft.
PCMA Convene
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
In case you haven’t had your fill of politics during this election season, let’s talk about government meetings. A few weeks ago, I visited Hunt Valley Inn, a Wyndham Grand Hotel , a property in Hunt Valley, Maryland, just north of Baltimore, that’s carved out its own niche as an alternative location for government programs — so much so that at least one person on its sales staff has the Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) credential.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
A concerted lobbying campaign by the Events Industry Alliance has secured urgent government action to make councils release almost £1.6bn in unpaid business support grants to companies closed by Covid-19 restrictions in the exhibitions, events, leisure and hospitality sectors.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
COVID-19 has hit suppliers along the event industry supply chain particularly hard and Downing Street’s ‘one sticking plaster for all’ solution hasn’t helped much.
SmartMeetings
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
Up until 2012 when the media broke the Muffingate story and the scandal of the GSA Western Regional Conference changed everything, government meetings were considered a relatively recession proof base of business. Since late 2012, I have been teaching The Future of Government Meetings, which was very uncertain. Government agencies are frozen, afraid to make decisions that will land their events on the front page of the Washington Post. Government Shutdown.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The Scottish Government has today (15 December) announced new funding of £13 million to provide further support for the events sector in Scotland, much of which has been unable to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exhibitor Magazine
APRIL 29, 2021
PLANO, Texas Marisa Obando has been named Visit Plano's new SMERF (social, military, education, religious, and fraternal) and Government Sales Manag. People
Event Industry News
JANUARY 19, 2021
Hughes added: “We are submitting these budget requests to the Government so it can provide some much needed support, similar to what it has done to aid the recovery of other businesses.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 22, 2019
pcma.org. Five strategies for preventing the current shutdown and any future shutdowns from derailing your event. pcma ). Read More
Event Industry News
MAY 13, 2020
AIF warns that 92% of member festival businesses could collapse under refund requests and that Government is not taking “meaningful action” to protect them. Festivals ‘falling between the cracks’ of support, Government urged to extend employment schemes for seasonal businesses in full. .
GEVME
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
In the case of a government event, it should be a top priority. If it’s a government event of global importance like the Trump–Kim meeting, well, you will have to take it to the next level. There are many aspects to government event security, including data protection, staff training, venue safety, etc. Government event organisation: A security checklist. When it comes to government events, there’s barely a distinction between sensitive and non-sensitive data.
Exhibitor Magazine
APRIL 21, 2021
Amsterdam - CPhI Worldwide (9-11 November, 2021), the world's largest pharma trade exhibition, will return to Milan, stimulating vital growth in the r. International
Connect Your Meetings
DECEMBER 12, 2016
A five-page memo from the Office of Management and Budget released in late November should mean a growth spurt for government meetings. The post Federal Guidelines Free Funds for Government Meetings appeared first on Connect Association.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 14, 2020
The BEIC is grateful to Owen Thompson MP for securing this debate and stands ready to work with the Government and the DCMS on a long-term framework to breathe life back into the private events sector. The BEIC is not seeking a financial stimulus package from the Government.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Wyboston Lakes Resort and the Meetings Industry Association (mia) worked in unison to host a mock awards dinner as part of the government’s pilot events to test the COVID-Secure guidelines that all venues must follow.
Event Industry News
MARCH 9, 2021
Paid tickets grew 18% in February vs. January, driven by a 23% increase in tickets to in-person events Australia reached new pandemic-era highs Ticketing trends began to accelerate in the United Kingdom. Eventbrite, Inc.,
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Several travel industry associations and organizations say they are continuing to monitor developments of the latest potential government shutdown. travelpulse.com. TravelPulse ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces
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