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Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era

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Meeting professionals today are risk managers. This section will specify the hotel or convention center practices that are based on CDC guidelines, and that industry standard of care will implement to protect attendees, their certifications and group requirements. The guidelines are developing. Reasonable Care.

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Top Considerations for the Safe Return of In-Person Events

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It is critical that planners understand the Covid guidelines, restrictions, and rules for their event. No longer is it enough for any savvy event professional to rely on government guidelines. You may wish to make some rules non-negotiable. And it’s also super helpful to look at risk management with fresh eyes.

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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. A collaborative approach will always benefit you in all aspects, including managing costs.”. Keep in mind that negotiation doesn’t have to be about lowering the price if you can get additional services thrown into a deal.

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Controversial Convention Draws Lawmakers’ Indignation

MeetingsNet

The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown’s decision to host the Moms for Liberty national convention has lawmakers asking questions, and raises important risk management issues for meeting professionals to consider. For meeting professionals, the situation is a good reminder of several site-selection and risk-management best practices.