5 Security Tips to Keep Top Execs Safe at Meetings
You might think the responsibility for the safety and security of VIPs at a meeting falls on the sponsoring organization – but planners are also partially liable.
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Make Your Meeting Wheelchair Accessible
Who better to share advice on wheelchair accessibility than a wheelchair user?
Tipping Etiquette for Planners
A mandatory service charge doesn’t always get back to the team, some employees can’t accept cash, and minimum wages differ by state. There’s nothing simple about tipping.
Event Promotion Wording: A Key to Effective Event Marketing
Effective event promotion wording attracts attendees and strengthens your marketing strategy. Craft clear, engaging messages that resonate, create urgency, and highlight key benefits to make your event unforgettable.
5 Tips for Including Cannabis at Events
Cannabis activations, especially THC:CBD (1:1) beverages, are becoming popular at social gatherings, and even weddings. How can you safely include them at business events?
Beware of These 5 Hidden Hotel Fees
Hotel fees buried deep in your contract or on your hotel’s web site can add 30-40% to the cost of your meeting. Here’s how to negotiate them down.
10 Ways To Take Event Sustainability to the Next Level
Replacing plastic, recycling, going paperless: These are great first steps toward greening your meeting. But now it's time to ask more questions.
Including Kids at Your Meeting? How to Keep Them Safe and Avoid Liability
If the decision has been made to include children at your meeting, it's up to you to keep them safe – and to protect your company from liability.
Need Temporary Staff for Meetings? Look No Further
There are many sources where you can find contractors to help with everything from registration to on-site assistance. You don't have to go it alone.
Planning International Meetings? 5 New Changes Regarding Travel Documents
Make sure your attendees are aware of these 5 new changes regarding travel document requirements to avoid hassles at the airport.