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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job. Yes, all these logistical considerations are important and need to be done well!

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Why Event Planner Jobs Are Climate Jobs

PCMA Convene

Embrace Risk Assessment This includes: Site Selection We need to understand the vulnerability of locations and their propensities to weather events and factor in these considerations when sourcing locations and planning activities, especially those outdoors.

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Managing Disruption Clauses

SmartMeetings

Read More : The Diversity Among Us Standard force majeure clauses generally include all events beyond the reasonable control of the hotel or event host, such as acts of God, war, strikes/labor disputes, disease and curtailment of transportation services that materially affect attendance.

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The Art and Science of Event Venue Selection

Event Industry News

We know that site selection isn’t just a quick and easy endeavor. Will guests need to use public transportation? Can we create a natural flow of different content, experiences and activations, entertainment, event resources, food and beverage, accommodations, transportation? Public transportation?

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CVBs and DMOs: A Hidden Resource for Meeting and Event Professionals

Eventsforce

If they already have a site selected but want to make the event extra memorable, the DMO and CVB can help create an amazing experience for the attendees beyond the parameters of the actual event and bring the local feel to the attendees. Referrals to members and businesses for transportation, local gifts, etc.

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Ray Ezelle Lays Out Vision for Virginia’s Blue Ridge

Connect Your Meetings

Most recently, he was a third-party operator for a housing and site selection company. Roanoke has a history around transportation. There are a lot of organizations with ties to transportation. He spent nearly two decades as a hotelier before bringing that perspective to Connect (then Collinson Media & Events).

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2019 40 Under 40: Pamela Wike Boyd, CMP, The Solid Waste Association of North America

Connect Your Meetings

What I do: I am responsible for all meeting arrangements, including food service, room setup, audiovisual, registration, transportation and a list of other key elements for our three main events. I also manage the pre-show selection process, including contracting, site selection and visitation.

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