Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Event security entails far more than just dotting the venue with security personnel. By employing the right security practices, you’ll ensure the safety of your guests and staff, plus you’ll prevent damage to the venue and related property. Each venue requires a specific on-site strategy. Step 2: Gauge Attendee Risk.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 27, 2017

map showing state-by-state gun laws as they relate to meeting and event venues. You’ll also get information related to exemptions in the law that apply specifically to potential meeting and event venues. Guns at meetings are not a problem for everyone—here are some guidelines for planners.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 17, 2020

The team stayed in close contact with the local health department and the facility, closely following guidelines provided by health and safety experts. Caesars Entertainment , which owns Planet Hollywood, the event venue, was crucial to eventual success. The team knew that at any moment the event might have to be shut down completely.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

do have a unique set of regulatory guidelines beyond those impacting other sectors,” says Sherri K. Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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StraussCA

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Use an FAQs page on the association’s tradeshow or event website to deal with the most frequently asked questions. An Exhibitor Manual will help prepare exhibitors by sharing key information and guidelines. It should include everything such as health and safety information, contact details, directions to the venue and more.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? Under this umbrella, working groups are aggregating, curating methods to contextualize the waves of guidelines and explain the implementation process. The hospitality industry is coming to the rescue.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2017

Regardless of who is responsible for handling security at hotels and other meeting venues, professional planners should prepare for worst-case scenarios—whether it be a power outage, an active shooter or the many other types of situations that develop. Make copies of the room and venue floor plans.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 9, 2019

In the same way, you can save when you buy in bulk vs individually, you’re missing out on savings by not brokering deals with venues, catering, and more to provide ongoing services. Risk Management and SMM. There will always be risks. First, know the risks and be aware of them. There’s more to it than simple costs.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? Under this umbrella, working groups are aggregating, curating methods to contextualize the waves of guidelines and explain the implementation process. Venues can help navigate that process.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

I think most planners are either too trusting of the venue and what it provides as far as service, and/or they’re a little … ignorant of the technical aspects of it. The Exhibitions and Meetings Safety and Security Initiative is working to develop guidelines for convention centers to be certified under the U.S.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

I think most planners are either too trusting of the venue and what it provides as far as service, and/or they’re a little … ignorant of the technical aspects of it. The Exhibitions and Meetings Safety and Security Initiative is working to develop guidelines for convention centers to be certified under the U.S.

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Plan Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

One tactic for creating firearms guidelines that Johnston has recommend to clients is the “home office policy”: Apply to the event and event venue(s) the same rules for gun possession found at your organization’s headquarters. Until recently, he says, the topic of guns at meetings and events simply hasn’t received much attention.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Acknowledging that tour-specific guidelines will become the norm in order for live production professionals to work and interact safely, the working guidance outlines how crews can better align through consistency and consultation to assist risk management relating to COVID-19 transmission.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Much of that has to do with a growing perception that — in light of mass shootings in malls, office buildings, churches, schools, and other pub-lic spaces in the United States, and terror attacks like last fall’s in Paris, which specifically targeted event venues — conventions have been lucky. Ami Mayfield. Bob Mellinger.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Much of that has to do with a growing perception that — in light of mass shootings in malls, office buildings, churches, schools, and other public spaces in the United States, and terror attacks like last fall’s in Paris, which specifically targeted event venues — conventions have been lucky. Ami Mayfield. Bob Mellinger.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

That means some will come to your “digital venue” or platform, but some will stay on their platform of choice, be it LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok or Twitch. Key things to be mindful of will be, different health and safety guidelines, varying travel policies, the list goes on. Finding our way in the new (or ‘next’) normal.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 18, 2023

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.

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