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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Smart Meetings

However, registering provides all access to webinars, on-demand videos, downloadable documents and much more.”. Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) released a certification program that focuses on event service professionals at convention centers, hotels, CVBs and other venues.

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Four Crucial Questions To Ask When Developing an Effective Contingency Plan for Events

Smart Meetings

Read More : When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event A sporting event being held in a high occupancy stadium will have more dynamic risks than a conference due to the size of the venue and activities taking place. For security, implement measures to protect attendees and the event venue.

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Events Industry Council releases Accepted Practices Guide for Hotel Health and Safety

Event Industry News

Understanding the essential element of rebuilding and regaining trust, other elements of this guide, available as stand-alone documents, include: Events Industry Council Principles for Recovery , which correspond with U.N. In July, EIC released the Meeting and Event Design Accepted Practices Guide.

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What to Expect from Event Safety in 2021

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Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. Planners know to be up to date on the documented protocols of hotels that follow, local, state and federal guidelines, but that’s just the start. Of the many things this year has taught us, one is that you can never be too prepared.

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How to Write an Event Proposal (with a Template and Tips)

QC Event School

First thing’s first: an event proposal is a document that outlines the details of an event. Venue selection. But the truth is, they are two different documents. On the other hand, an event plan is a document that outlines all of the details of how you will actually execute the event once it’s been approved.

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How to Take the Risk out of Planning Events with the Federal Government

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The FAR allows for “cancellation for the convenience of the government,” so even before the government shutdown and sequestration, there was always that risk that the government could cancel. Because the government represented solid business, and the likelihood of cancellation minimal, many venues and event contractors have taken this risk.

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Best Practices for Safe Meetings from APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce

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Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The living document will be updated as the situation changes and everyone learns more about how to support a vibrant live events industry. The hospitality industry is coming to the rescue.