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Smart Moves in Chicago, Colorado and More

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He brings over 15 years of experience in the hospitality sector, beginning the food and beverage department at The Broadmoor, where he eventually transitioned into the role of executive meeting manager, sales manager and most recently director of incentive and insurance sales. He will oversee operations of all facets of W Aspen.

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Smart Moves in Laguna Beach, Dubai and More

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Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. She has experience in multiple industries, including ministry, insurance and consulting. Muhly is director of sales, events and marketing for Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Rachel O’Neill-Cusey.

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Short Surge Omicron Predictions from ALHI’s Mike Dominguez

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Those who can’t work from home, including food and beverage and construction workers “are the ones with the biggest appetite to get,” he observed. If the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act ( PRIA ) passes this year, event insurance companies would be “only on the hook for 5% of the cost,” Dominguez stated—the U.S.

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Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels

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Insurance coverage. If the hotel remains firm on the use of its AV vendor, the planner can elect to block fewer rooms or purchase less in hotel food and beverages to compensate for higher costs. Questions to ask when considering AV services include: Qualifications of the hotel’s in-house AV technicians or electricians.

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20 Pandemic-Related Changes to Make in the Attendee Journey

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The employee or contractor who is certified for this role is in charge of compliance with state and local regulations and any compliance requirements established by your organization, venue, or insurance carrier. The Advisor establishes the safety policies and procedures for the event but leaves the enforcement to your security team. #12:

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7 Considerations: Financial and Insurance Planners Plot the Return to Productive Meetings

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Some of those costs may be offset by fewer people attending in person, meaning less food and beverage, hotel rooms and travel costs will be incurred. The financial and insurance industry is based on relationships, and the more you can engage your clients, the more you can strengthen the relationship.

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

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This especially applies to contracts with food and beverage vendors, security and third-party testing companies. Lastly, you may want to include additional insurance protections in the baseline insurance requirements detailed in the contract. But remember, your indemnification rights vary from state to state.

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