SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

Meeting professionals who use a slow-down in face-to-face meetings due to coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures to work on their skills will be prepared to thrive when a new events marketplace emerges after the all-clear sign. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals Starts March 31. Where do you start?

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 22, 2024

EIC is inviting anyone in the meetings industry—event organizers, hotels representatives, destination management professionals, event technology providers, and others—to have their say.

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StraussCA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This allows us to balance the estimates and achieve a more realistic budget, motivating the entire team to strive to meet budgeted commitments. Risk Management in Association Finances Risk management is a critical aspect of financial management in an AMC.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. Smart Meetings spoke with Cartotto about what new security trends next year may have in store. Managing the Physical Space. Which leads us to the next trend Cartotto sees in the near term.

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StraussCA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Therefore, managerial accounting must rely on predicting future trends. The processes include: recording and crunching numbers, helping to choose and manage company investments, risk management, budgeting, planning, strategizing, and. decision-making.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Brennan Bastyovansky Brennan Bastyovansky, WTP Bastyovansky will serve as general manager of sales and marketing for World Travel Protection (WTP). He brings an extensive background in travel risk management, with experience in business growth, strategic development and building lasting relationships with customers and partners.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 13, 2021

If a person’s actions do not meet this standard of care, then the acts are considered negligent…”. 4 Risk Management Questions for Meeting Hosts. In risk management, shifting liability to another party is a common practice. To what degree will you assist with contact tracing and notification?

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Eventinterface

APRIL 17, 2017

Mark Deane is the CEO of ETS Risk Management, his experience stems from his career as an Operational Officer for the British Government specializing in counter terrorism and security. Since leaving the service, Mark has developed to become a subject matter expert in special event security and risk management.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

I invested countless hours in travel and meetings, passionately explaining to potential buyers why the Dominican Republic was an ideal incentive destination.” It was about gaining a holistic view of the meeting and event planning industry. Stay updated on current trends and network strategically.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For event planners, calculating and communicating heat risks to their meeting attendees will increasingly factor into their risk management plans : In 2023, which was the planet’s hottest year on record, the number of deaths related to excessive heat were the highest recorded in 45 years, according to an analysis by Associated Press.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts about why certification has become so essential, the commitment required and specific areas where event professionals are focusing to achieve their A-game. Certified Meetings Experts. Pop Quiz for MPI Innovator Jessie States. Jessie States.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

The group is addressing health and safety, community, global ecosystems, reskilling the industry , innovation, digital transformation , advocacy and risk mitigation. Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Preparing for Return to Meeting.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Our 16th Annual Meetings Industry Forecast included five travel trends that show staying power: 1. More tools to manage travel risk will be available. Expect new insurance products and increasingly sophisticated software to address these risks. Attendee costs will grow in some places.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to a recent Maritz Industry Trends Report , most meeting expenses are up over 20 percent since before the pandemic. Event budgets also act as a risk management tool. This lesson has become increasingly difficult as things get more expensive. But, most budgets haven’t budged.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

Smart Meetings contacted Sharlet Brennan, a content marketing consultant and president of Brennan Communications, for tips on how to leverage all that traffic for events. Here are the internet and social media trends planners need to know for 2019. Risk Management. What better way to reach them if a crisis arises?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 10, 2020

More : What Does a COVID Vaccine Really Mean for Travel and Meetings? Sanitation and health security will be permanently more important risk management strategies,” said FICP Executive Director Steve Bova, CAE. The post IRF Survey: Prospects for Resumption of Incentive Travel Optimistic appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

When used to host a mixture of pharma ad board formats throughout the year – in-person, virtual, hybrid, asynchronous – this technology can transform pharma ad boards into fruitful meetings that bring 5x more insights. For example, early on, meetings may focus on clinical trial design, risk management plans, and target patients.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In Chicago, at McCormick Place, convention center operations and sales staff created new tools to better communicate their sustainability capacities to clients early in the meeting process, said Doug Bradley, vice president at SAVOR, the center’s F&B provider. Paying attention to sustainability is a risk-management issue.

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Management Events

AUGUST 5, 2024

According to Forrester, 21% of B2B buyers say their interactions with vendors are “low value” , thus highlighting the gap between buyer expectation and what salespeople deliver in sales meetings. CxO Perspective: “Meeting vendors for us is more about understanding what’s available out there. It shows a willingness to improve.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

It can be challenging for those in the meeting planning profession, but looking on the bright side really does pay off. Plus, bleisure travelers know that stays can always be extended, either before or after meetings and events. The post 7 Great Perks of Being an Eventprof appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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QC Event School

MARCH 15, 2022

Risk management and contingency plans. Project management methods. Therefore, it’s essential that you know how to network and build positive relationships with the people you meet along the way. You never know who you might meet or what opportunities might come your way. Request for proposal (RFP) creation.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JUNE 26, 2018

The half-day events provided an intimate setting for executive-level travel, meetings, and events industry professionals to share best practices, discuss ideas, hear from their peers, and gain helpful insights from industry experts. Interactive Discussions on Trending Topics. Summer Highlights. Future of EventTech.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 15, 2019

The meetings and events industry may be unregulated from a legal perspective – meaning you aren’t required by law to be certified in the same way a doctor or lawyer needs to be – but training and education is critical for Event Leaders. Over the past 20 years the meetings and events industry has been evolving at lightning speed.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2021

Last summer, meeting professionals Mary-Ann Urbanovich, Heather Seasholtz, and Shannon Majewski were all “in some stage of lay-off or furlough,” according to Urbanovich, MS, CMP-HC, meeting manager at HMP Global. About halfway through the course, I’m like, ‘There’s a lot of parallels to what we do’” as planners, Urbanovich said.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The virtual meeting — a version of which had been planned all along to complement the in-person event — went off without a hitch. She said she fell in love with the industry, and a year later, she stepped into the executive director role, planning meetings for its 10,000-plus members. The efforts paid off.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2021

Meeting professionals leading the way back to the convention center are increasingly finding themselves between a pandemic and a hard decision. Read about the 25 Hospitality Trends waiting for meeting profs on the other side of the pandemic. . We have created a safety pledge regarding our events and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Meeting professionals today are risk managers.” In November, we awarded Marriott International the annual Smart Meetings Catalyst Award for their resilient forward motion without forgetting the past in turning around a year that took a lot out of the company. Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era. Anthony Capuano.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Certified Meeting Professional. A certified meeting professional (CMP) is a credentialed designation granted by the Convention Industry Council after passing an exam and was founded in 1985 to recognize the specialized knowledge and experience required of meeting professionals. CMM: Certificate in Meeting Management.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

More than half—51 percent—had no idea their employers provided any form of travel risk management (TRM) program to assist them during travel; of those who knew of a program’s existence, only one-fifth felt confident enough to use the service.

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Management Events

MAY 16, 2023

Take time to meet with representatives from different solution providers and engage in open communication. DO: Take time to network with vendors at industry events where you can have a relaxed conversation about the latest trends and challenges that isn’t necessarily set up as a sales pitch but more of an exploration and peer discussion.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2018

If you’re looking for some super helpful tips on everything from audience engagement, risk management, and sponsorship, to event apps and gamification, check out this grab-bag of free downloadables. Content Summary: Want to know the current trends and best practices when it comes to working with sponsors? Download here.

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SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategic meetings management is a concept that’s over 20 years old but has recently taken on a new form. The meetings and events industry has evolved, and planners now have a seat at the omnichannel table, where data-driven insights and attendee experiences are top of mind. The time for strategic meetings management is now.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

Whether it is as a stand-alone event or part of a hybrid model, the desire to meet in-person is very much there. You can read the trade press, delve into blog posts, and listen to podcasts to increase your knowledge and experience, especially in risk management. The demand for in-person events is on the rise.

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Management Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

More organizations are pushing risk management initiatives to the top of their agenda to prepare for unprecedented threats in the new world of work. An effective risk management system not only protects an organization, but helps in recognizing new market opportunities. R isk as a Vital Process in Business Continuity.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 19, 2017

As a meeting professional, travel is in your DNA—but you still might ask yourself from time to time, “Should I really go?” Here’s expert guidance on how to manage travel anxiety in today’s uncertain world. The post 5 Tips to Manage Travel Anxiety in this Age of Terrorism appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 13, 2016

THE 36,000-FOOT VIEW Liz King focuses on giving her interns wide exposure to the meetings industry as a whole. They have to be able to manage a contract,” he said, “depending on the kind of meeting they’re having.”. RISK MANAGEMENT Ogbeide wants his students to learn to mitigate risk as it applies to meetings and events.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 29, 2019

In Part 1 of this podcast episode, Brooke and Cody sit down with Dr. Jonathan Spero and discuss how meeting planners can be proficient at mitigating company risk while also optimizing the health and safety of meeting attendees. Who is Dr. Jonathan Spero? Dr. Spero practices both Internal and Emergency Medicine.

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