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Tag Archives: meeting safetyInternational Travel Safety TipsThursday, January 13th, 2011
It’s been more than nine years since 9-11, and Americans are accustomed to “threat levels” and warnings of potential terrorist attacks. But what should people do if they hear that the threat level is elevated, particularly for international travel? When vague warnings were issued late in 2010 about potential terrorist attacks in Europe, travelers generally [...] Handling Crisis Situations for your MeetingsThursday, November 4th, 2010
A blizzard shuts down transportation routes across the nation, stranding attendees and exhibitors in distant cities as a convention is scheduled to begin. A shuttle bus runs over and kills an attendee in front of a hotel. A bomb threat empties a convention center in the midst of the busiest day of a major tradeshow. [...] Maximize Audio Visual Rentals & Limit CostWednesday, February 24th, 2010
Technology has become an event staple – making your audio visual more important than ever. Here are a few tips to maximize the rentals at the lowest cost: 1. Negotiating Cost: remember to shop around. Outside contractors can offer better rates than the in-house AV company, so be sure to obtain several quotes. In some [...] Tips to Manage Risk and Liability When Liquor Is ServedTuesday, December 8th, 2009
Lawyers will tell you whether you’re giving alcohol away or selling it at an event, anyone who has control over the facility or the event is typically liable if an intoxicated person causes bodily injury or property damage as a result of the liquor served at that event. The good news is, provided the meeting [...] Hotel Salesperson Site Inspection QuestionsWednesday, October 7th, 2009
If you don’t ask the right questions, you don’t get the right answers. For meeting planners that means getting all the information you need to select the optimal meeting site for your group. Meeting planners are not typically shrinking violets when it comes to asking questions of the sales manager on site selection inspections. However, according [...] Fire Safety for Your Inspection ChecklistTuesday, September 29th, 2009
Meeting planners know that the best way to cover all their bases when in the process of selecting a site is to have checklists of questions or items to cover. The point of these checklists is not to only ensure a well-run meeting but also to minimize your organization’s liability or exposure when making contracts [...] |
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