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JUNE 30, 2021

Businesses and communities struggled as a result of lockdowns and government-mandated closures. While health and safety concerns were certainly the greatest concern, other areas of life suffered as well. Maintaining our social connections became a challenge as everyone stayed home and socially distanced. Now, as […].

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Travel president and CEO Geoff Freeman during a Wednesday media briefing highlighting the survey findings and urging government action. This equates to 27 million trips avoided and $71 billion in losses for the U.S. economy over the next year,” said U.S.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Your association, annual conference, and governance are all institutions. According to the 2018 Edelman Trust Barometer, only one-third of Americans trust their government to do what is right. Bravely barbecuing legacy, as well as ineffective processes, traditions and governance models. Who Do You Trust?

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

With constantly changing guidelines and inconsistent government mandates, handling Covid testing and vaccination requirements at live events is a complex challenge fraught with potential legal minefields. Here’s what veteran event planners and legal experts recommend.

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APRIL 7, 2020

Professor Hendrick Streeck has been tasked by the local government of one of the worst infected areas […]. The provisional results discuss the role of events on spreading the virus and depict what the next six to nine months look like.

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EventMB

JANUARY 20, 2023

Skift Take: Tommy Goodwin, vice president, Government Affairs for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, discusses the value and power of advocacy for the meetings industry. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

This fall, voters across the country will head to the ballot box and elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 35 out of 100 Senators, and countless elected officials in their local and state governments. From Congress down to your local government, access to healthcare, the way communities are policed, and how this […].

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

This fall, voters across the country will head to the ballot box and elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 35 out of 100 Senators, and countless elected officials in their local and state governments. From Congress down to your local government, access to healthcare, the way communities are policed, and how this […].

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EventMB

MARCH 17, 2020

Governments across the world are implementing varying degrees of restrictions on both travel and daily life, with many later to the game than others. What should planners expect as we look towards the coronavirus event horizon? The post Should You Still Be Planning Events for This Summer?

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EventMB

JUNE 17, 2024

The provincial government is betting on it by partnering with a major conference to lure the tech community. Skift Take: Is Vancouver the new darling of the tech world? The first of three confirmed editions is set for May 2025. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 24, 2019

Most event organizers reacted by significantly changing their rules around data governance and privacy to be in compliance. The California Consumer Privacy Act is similar to GDPR and goes into effect on January 1, 2020.

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MAY 6, 2024

For over two hundred years, my little hometown of Marlboro, Vermont, met at least once a year for “town meeting” : a form of local government where every eligible resident can directly participate in town governance. My town has not readopted them, though many Vermont towns still practice this form of local government.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A consultation into ticket resale websites had already been announced by the government, and will start in the autumn. Ministers are set to look into the use of “dynamic pricing”, amid an ongoing row about the “depressing” and “vastly inflated” cost of tickets to see Oasis next year.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 20, 2020

According to the World Economic Forum “There is substantial research to show that diversity brings many advantages to an organization: increased profitability and creativity, stronger governance and better problem-solving abilities.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Over the years, governments, industries, and organizations have pledged to adopt terms like […]. The post Will a Net Zero Pledge Really Change the Business of Events? by Lisa Jade Hutchings appeared first on [link].

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Event Industry News

JUNE 14, 2023

Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents over 900 hundred grassroots music venues across the UK, has warmly welcomed a new £5million investment in Grassroots Music Venues announced by Secretary of State for Culture Lucy Frazer.

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EventMB

APRIL 24, 2022

As event organizers work to monetize events happening online and in virtual reality, they will need to pay close attention to how governments will assess taxes on registration fees and transactions in these digital environments. There was a time when it was questionable if digital events could be profitable.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

There is an effort underway to help, but what will a looming government shutdown mean to visa issues? Skift Take: Visa processing delays have prevented some international attendees from participating in trade shows and conferences. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The UK’s much anticipated government-backed event ‘reinsurance’ scheme launched late last month, but some question the timing. The UK government’s event ‘reinsurance’ scheme was announced in August and launched on September 22, but public reactions […].

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Skiddle

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In a groundbreaking move to support the UK’s grassroots music industry, the government has introduced a policy mandating that each ticket sold at arena or stadium shows will include a financial contribution to support grassroots venues, promoters, and artists.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: With corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals taking center stage, meeting and event professionals will need to prioritize stronger sustainability measures while carefully tracking their impact. Here are practical tools and resources that will help turn those goals into reality.

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Attendease

MARCH 17, 2020

In times where governments are pushing for social isolation and limiting large gatherings as a measure for precaution, virtual events and meetings provide an efficient solution to keep people together.

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EventMB

AUGUST 26, 2020

Events are stuck between a rock and a hard place: Many government assistance programs are set to expire, but events are nowhere near a real comeback. Eventprofs are taking to the streets demanding action and continued support. With recent protests in the US, the UK, and Portugal, the events industry is gaining momentum in the […].

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EventMB

APRIL 20, 2021

Texas made headlines last month when it lifted all restrictions including its state-wide mask mandate, but industry sources say most businesses are still upholding safety rules that go beyond government requirements — and so far, consumer demand seems to be onside.

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EventMB

JUNE 17, 2022

He has worked at the highest levels of government and commerce both on a local and international level. With his wealth of experience with governments and commerce, Taylor understands and appreciates the difficulties in getting governments and investors to appreciate the value of a convention bureau.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 17, 2019

That bias guides our governing and managing process. We shape our behavior based on incomplete or inadequate data. We use generalizations coming from our interpretations of another person’s stories to make critical decisions.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

These longstanding conferences also have deep-seated governance and procedures that involve many players. So these large events protect what’s worked in the past so they can focus on serving the organization instead of serving the target market. So larger conferences change slowly.

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Event Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

HIPAA governs healthcare providers and employers in certain situations. However, you must comply with other laws governing the collection and retention of personal data , such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other forthcoming state laws.

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EventMB

APRIL 14, 2021

The Spanish government is stuck between a rock and a hard place: The industries that are most important […]. With Barcelona’s 5,000-person concert and Madrid’s HIP Expo, Spain has been revving up its event sector alongside its tourism industry. The post Events Restart in Spain Despite Rising Cases: Can That Last?

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EventMB

JUNE 7, 2021

Will mixed messages and complicated policies from the British government leave UK event attendees on the sidelines as Europe reopens? British event professionals make up a substantial portion of exhibitors and attendees to EU trade events.

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Attendease

MARCH 4, 2020

Governments are imposing event bans and new regulations to ensure safety, airlines are cutting down the number of flights to and from Asia, and companies are restricting employee travel in an effort to protect their welfare.

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Skiddle

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The UK government has recently announced that it will launch an independent review of Arts Council England (ACE) in the coming new year, to bolster support for grassroots creativity and ensure that high-quality arts and culture are accessible in every region of the UK.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

And then there are plenty of unconferences focussed on social and cultural issues, like leadership , DEI , the environment , peace work , political movements , good government , animal welfare , veterans rights —the list goes on!

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EventMB

JUNE 27, 2022

The government had declared a lockdown due to the Covid pandemic, so there was no question that the following elements of force majeure existed: It wasn’t possible to hold in-person meetings or events as it was illegal due to the lockdown. It was the government restrictions that prevented meetings.”. Force majeure Flexibility.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 7, 2018

An association’s leadership has to keep their eye on the organization’s growth and match their governance, leadership and strategy to their size. These leaders use their limited resources to plan for the association’s future, not just for today.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The new Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses will give the FTC sharper teeth in the fight against these cons, allowing it to directly file federal court cases aimed at forcing scammers who impersonate businesses or government agencies to return the money they made from the scams.

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Eventbrite UK

JULY 20, 2021

With the return of live events being the next stop on the government’s coronavirus roadmap, event creators are understandably brimming with questions about how to plan for when lockdown ends. Eventbrite is here to help. The post The Big Live Event Comeback: Your Questions Answered appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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