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The Road Ahead: What’s In Store for the Event Industry In 2021 & Beyond – Part Two In-Person Events

Event Leadership Institute

People who sold agency services or equipment rentals are now selling real estate and life insurance. Venue sourcers refer to the organization hosting the event as their “client” because that’s ostensibly who they’re providing site selection services for. Escrow Battles. So in reality, their “client” is the venue paying them.

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Recession-Proofing Your Job: Do You Know Your VORP?

Event Leadership Institute

This looming economic threat is the impetus for a webinar I gave recently for FICP (Financial & Insurance Conference Planners) titled Recession-Proofing Your Job: Strategies for Improving Your Value. The last recession ended in July 2009, well over ten years ago. We are more than due. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner?

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Now live: Last Plan Your Meetings magazine of 2016

Plan Your Meetings

In fact, it was due to an earlier edition of the survey that I began contemplating the intersection of guns and meetings as the research exposed the extent to which site selection in the U.S. Will you allow or prohibit legal firearms on site? In those pages, you’ll uncover valuable findings for your work-life and career.

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

Site Selection. Register your event planning business in whatever state you reside in, obtain all necessary business licenses, cover workers compensation insurance for your staff, and general liability insurance is also a must. 13 types of insurance a small business owner should have. Topics: Event Life Cycle.

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8 Best Practices for Planning Corporate Events

Eventinterface

Site selection can make or break a meeting. Site selection checklist. Fundamental checklist items include details on security, emergency contingencies, insurance needs, Wi-Fi strength, electrical output, and catering capabilities. Demographics are huge in site selection.

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New Brands Emerge from Benchmark/Gemstone Combo

MeetingsNet

Benchmark Hospitality International and Gemstone Hotels & Resorts have merged to become BENCHMARK, a global hospitality company with a new corporate identity and three distinct hotel collections. read more.

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United CEO Charms GBTA Audience

MeetingsNet

Oscar Munoz understands that by the time you step on board an airplane, “you’re frankly pissed.” He’s determined to make it better. United’s new premium Polaris seats (pictured) should help. read more.