SmartMeetings

JULY 10, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. In early May, 82 percent of meetings professionals and hospitality partners within Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) had one or more in-person event scheduled for the remainder of 2020. Lead by Example. Seeing is Believing.

Meetings 109

Meetings Insurance Travel Hospitality 109

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

When the lights went dark on the more than $1 trillion meetings and events industry in March, the call to shelter in place dimmed prospects not only for 26 million people whose jobs are directly or indirectly connected to bringing people together, but also for the 1.5 billion globally who attend meetings and $2.5 Out of the Shadows.

Meetings 143

Meetings Airlines Travel Hospitality 143

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If the last year has shown anything, it’s that event technology can help attendees stay connected, even when meeting in person isn’t possible. To meet this demand, event organizers need to balance carefully planned in-person meetings with year-round online engagement. Build Connections with Events & Meetings.

2021 328

2021 Event Technology Social Media Technology 328

PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2018

Julia Spangler , Owner, Sustainable Events LLC. My first exposure to the events industry came when I took a position as a graphic designer in the communications department at Protective Insurance. Being able to effect real change and advance the conversation about sustainability in the events industry. Education.

Sustainability 73

Sustainability Insurance Education Consulting 73

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains. Six percent are greatly reducing or not buying souvenirs or gifts during their trip and 3% will skip buying travel insurance.

Travel 98

Travel Sustainability Airlines 2022 98

Event Marketer

MAY 9, 2022

Despite the progress made in the return to in-person, event marketers are facing a new set of challenges related to meeting the expectations of changed audiences and fighting the urge to return to the status quo of pre-pandemic programming. Sustainability goals. Plans change and that’s OK—the important part is to have them.”.

Marketing 144

Marketing Sustainability Insurance 2023 144

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. Surely, he thought, there must be a less aggravating way to book small meetings. A SUSTAINABLE MODEL. his building.

Meetings 97

Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

Management Events

JUNE 8, 2021

In recent years, Insurers have sought to digitalize their processes and improve their customer experience , making it more seamless and tailored to the needs of today’s digital consumers. For this reason, digitalizing processes in insurance companies should not be seen as a replacement for the existing agency model.

Insurance 52

Insurance Technology Banking Financial 52

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 12, 2019

American Society of Hematology asked participants at its annual meeting to share — through art — their answers to the question, “What Keeps Your Heart in Medicine?”. The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers declared war on boring lectures in July at the two-day leadership workshop, “Leadership Lessons From World War II.”.

Meeting Design 93

Meeting Design 2019 Meetings Insurance 93

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Sustainability is at the very heart of their business and the impact of their sustainability ethos is instilled in every client’s business they serve. They have a sustainability officer who works with clients to audit and improve their company’s sustainability efforts, a free service rolled out to every new waste and recycling client.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Insurance Sports 2020 59

Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

With the addition of the two new hires, the senior leadership team for the world-renowned meetings and exhibitions centre is now 60 per cent female. A qualified Chartered Accountant who has launched three successful start-ups, EeLain’s most recent positions were as Chief Financial Officer at Through Transport Insurance and DHL Insurance.

Financial 97

Financial Insurance Airlines 2024 97

SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Meetings Hotels Contracts 111

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. Operational and reputational concerns now include sustainability and diversity. Defining Risk.

Social Media 105

Social Media Financial Insurance 2022 105

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Founder and CEO, Wet Paint Group Masters in counseling psychology/counselor education, University of Colorado at Denver 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Industry Leader winner Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more important than ever as tourism spikes after the recent years of travel decline. You can subscribe to the magazine here.

Fashion 98

Fashion Sustainability 2023 Insurance 98

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Smart Meetings has collected our best CSR stories of 2022 to inspire and encourage continued efforts towards good causes. Almost 700 meetings industry professionals gathered in Boston in November for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference.

2022 98

2022 Tourism Travel Insurance 98

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By offering refund insurance at a nominal rate, you can give each person peace of mind that they’ll receive their registration fee back in the case of an emergency. Read More : How Meeting Profs Can Improve Event Engagement Yes, it will cost you money. Usually, your major budget items are F&B, A/V, and meeting space.

Conference 111

Conference Sponsorships Trade Shows Insurance 111

Event Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2021

The meeting will take place on 26 January. Organisations working in the sector have faced uncertainty as lockdown continues with many businesses requiring further support to remain solvent. To date, many event businesses have not been eligible or successful in applying for funding. .

Government 98

Government Insurance Sports Sustainability 98

Event Industry News

JANUARY 19, 2021

The BVEP and its members are asking the Government to consider the following support schemes to protect the UK events industry: Extension of existing schemes relating to business rates relief and furlough for 12 months Support to the events supply chain and freelancers Extension of VAT cut for 12 months An Event Recovery fund to sustain the cash flow (..)

Government 88

Government Insurance Tourism 2021 88

Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

On cruise ships, you don’t have it unless you remembered to pack it for the meeting. We were assigned a member of the Guest Care Team who specializes in assisting families with things like repatriation of a body, police and coast guard regulations, working with local authorities, making travel arrangements, and dealing with insurance.

Conference 154

Conference Venues Speakers Travel 154

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 24, 2020

We have sufficient insurance and legal safeguards in place to protect our organization if we host a live event. None of these “one-offs” will sustain you for the long term. Our sponsors and exhibitors will be ready and willing to participate. Our members, past attendees, and new audiences will travel to and attend a live event.

2021 117

2021 Insurance Social Media Events 117

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

Insurance 52

Insurance 2024 Financial Negotiating 52

Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Also, your attendees should be able to drop their e-business cards and even schedule meetings with each other. While the virtual attendees will have their laptop screens in front of them, your in-person attendees can engage with them via meeting rooms located at the venue that have projectors. Invest in cyber security insurance.

2021 105

2021 Speakers Sustainability 2020 105

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

Insurance 52

Insurance Negotiating Sustainability 2024 52

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 6, 2023

A recently formed but powerful industry group will push state and federal lawmakers to implement policy ideas designed to benefit the meeting and trade show industry. Along with ECA’s board of directors, who are the leaders of the 10 associations that make up the alliance, Goodwin will meet with staff members of U.S. Whenever the U.S.

2023 72

2023 Trade Shows Insurance Government 72

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The banner New York City anniversary event was a record attendance for the organization and the content reflected the golden anniversary moment and the pivotal time for the industry as it faces the challenges of sustainability, economic uncertainty and changing demographics. Here are three takeaways from breakout sessions worth repeating.

Conference 98

Conference Travel Education Insurance 98

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

Insurance 52

Insurance Negotiating Sustainability 2024 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

Insurance 52

Insurance Negotiating Sustainability 2024 52

Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

. “So I can see this being something that could exist within agencies and production houses” In Comes Sustainability. We can’t look at the future of events without talking about sustainability. ” We need someone who’s focusing just on sustainability. How to Foster Inclusion At Events.

Food and Beverage 104

Food and Beverage Sustainability Risk Management Events 104

Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Green Events/Sustainability. 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. Venue Selection.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Insurance Contracts Event Management 100

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

Insurance 52

Insurance Sustainability Negotiating 2024 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

Insurance 52

Insurance Sustainability Negotiating 2024 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

Insurance 52

Insurance Negotiating Sustainability 2024 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. Meet property branding’s new best friends: Niche & Neutral. Clients want to set the mood for their meeting or event, and they’re willing to pay more for the right experience. Live translation might change where you meet.

2018 167

2018 Hospitality Social Media 2017 167

Eventsforce

JULY 5, 2021

The annual MPI European Meetings and Events Conference ( EMEC) took place in June, and despite it being virtual only, it didn’t disappoint. They were drawn from the worlds of insurance, retail, healthcare, and learning and development. The opening keynote speaker, Gill Hicks was beamed in live from Adelaide, Australia.

2021 98

2021 Conference 2005 Speakers 98

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

Insurance 52

Insurance Sustainability Negotiating Meetings 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

Insurance 52

Insurance Negotiating Sustainability 2024 52

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ABPCO is the UK’s leading organisation for professional conference and event organisers, industry associates and those studying for, or seeking a career in the conference and meetings industry. Registration is open at [link]. For more information about ABPCO visit www.abpco.org.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Insurance Conference Association Meetings 59