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What Risk Factors Are Top of Mind for Association Event Organizers?

Velvet Chainsaw

Contract concerns. In an effort to reduce and manage risks, venues and planners are adopting new contract clauses. No question, negotiating contracts is going to get more complicated as the industry rebounds. What contract concerns are you running up against? Member Considerations and Communications.

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Renegotiating Live Event Agreements When All Parties Are Innocent Victims

Velvet Chainsaw

The timing of recovery is going to be dependent on consumers and businesses having confidence that our cities and venues are safe again. In the first 90 days of resumed business travel, intimate gatherings are going to recover more quickly than mass gatherings. Do the Right Thing. From Recovery to Reform. Remove Barriers.

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Sustainable Event Planning: Action Steps to Lasting Strategy

Smart Meetings

The panel was rounded out with Lori Allen, vice president of global event operations at Metlife , who has spent 20 years overseeing and enhancing global event strategies and brings particular expertise in managing complex global programs, consolidations, multi-regional contracts and fostering stakeholder engagement to meet business objectives.

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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Ask for Specifics Dominique DeWitt, CMP, senior event planner, Wounded Warrior Project Dominique DeWitt Dominique DeWitt grew up thinking about the importance of accessible travel accommodations. Her father had cerebral palsy, which brought its own needs. It’s more than just the physical of what they have available.

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Go Forward, Cancel, Postpone, Wash Your Hands, Rinse … and Repeat

Velvet Chainsaw

Global, national and local governments are all over the board on prescribed actions, from declaring states of emergency to barring travel. Many organizations are banning business travel altogether, with large companies mandating that employees work virtually and educational institutions closing campuses to students and staff.

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Key Takeaways from MPI Northern California ACE 2025

Smart Meetings

1 2028 is Poised to Spur a Significant Market Shift With the demand for meeting space continuing to soar, event planners are increasingly feeling the pressure to lock in venues ASAP. Meeting profs can expect to have more breathing room when selecting venues, as the increased supply should ease some of the current space constraints.

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What Meeting Planners Want: Understanding Their Needs & Pain Points

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They are responsible for finding the perfect destination, securing a venue, managing logistics, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees. Rising costs for venues, catering, A/V services, and transportation mean they are constantly looking for the best value. Attendees now expect more interactive and engaging events.

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