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The Road Ahead: What’s In Store for the Event Industry In 2021 & Beyond – Part Two In-Person Events

Event Leadership Institute

Planners need to look at what the attendee experience will be with COVID-safe protocols in place and determine if the event still meets their objectives. People who sold agency services or equipment rentals are now selling real estate and life insurance. Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should. Escrow Battles. Reverse Hybrids.’

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

Venue Selection. Site Selection. Includes conferences, meetings, graduations. Register your event planning business in whatever state you reside in, obtain all necessary business licenses, cover workers compensation insurance for your staff, and general liability insurance is also a must. Topics: Budgeting.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Then she had more to say. Teamwork seemed to be a theme this year.

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Now live: Last Plan Your Meetings magazine of 2016

Plan Your Meetings

The last 2016 issue of Plan Your Meetings is now online and, for the first time ever, includes the complete Meetings Outlook report of MPI’s quarterly survey. Will you allow or prohibit legal firearms on site? How will this choice impact the attendee experience and/or insurance rates and coverage?

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Recession-Proofing Your Job: Do You Know Your VORP?

Event Leadership Institute

This looming economic threat is the impetus for a webinar I gave recently for FICP (Financial & Insurance Conference Planners) titled Recession-Proofing Your Job: Strategies for Improving Your Value. The last recession ended in July 2009, well over ten years ago. We are more than due. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner?

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New Brands Emerge from Benchmark/Gemstone Combo

MeetingsNet

Benchmark Hospitality International and Gemstone Hotels & Resorts have merged to become BENCHMARK, a global hospitality company with a new corporate identity and three distinct hotel collections. read more.

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United CEO Charms GBTA Audience

MeetingsNet

Oscar Munoz understands that by the time you step on board an airplane, “you’re frankly pissed.” He’s determined to make it better. United’s new premium Polaris seats (pictured) should help. read more.