Meeting Diplomacy
Planners are not skipping destinations that come with diplomatic issues.
Risk Management
3 Key Lessons for Licensing Music at Your Next Event
Not sure about licensing the soundtrack for your events? These three things will help you hit the right notes.
Webinar: Music Licensing and Your Event: What You Need to Know
This webinar will cover your responsibility for licensing, whether hiring a DJ, band, production company or playing music off your phone.
Webinar: Music Licensing and Your Event: What You Need to Know
Understanding music licensing can be complicated and many meeting professionals don't know where to start. This webinar will cover your responsibility for licensing, whether hiring a DJ, band, production company or playing music off your phone.
Hurricane Florence Forces Events to Examine Insurance Requirements
As Hurricane Florence made landfall in the Southeastern U.S., numerous events were forced to cancel or postpone, reviving a focus on event insurance requirements. (Billboard)
TwitchCon Gets New Security Measures Following Recent Incidents
Twitch, prioritizing security ahead of its annual TwitchCon at the end of October, is placing a heavier focus on bag searches and security screenings for its attendees. (Polygon)
Events During Turbulent Times
The International Tourism Security Summit in Jerusalem will offer unique insights into challenges that planners face.
How Can Companies Help Female Business Travelers Stay Safe on the Road?
The results of a recent GBTA survey revealed that, while the majority of event professionals believe it's important to take steps that address safety, these measures don't always actualize for solo female travelers. (The Globe and Mail)
E3, GDC and Esports Organizers Respond to Security Concerns Following Jacksonville Shootings
Polygon
Organizers of live gaming events and esports competitions are reviewing security plans following the fatal shooting of two men at a Madden NFL contest in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday.
Hotel Security Hasn’t Earned U.S. Backing
washingtonpost.com
Stadiums and other facilities that draw crowds have strengthened their security since 9/11, and have earned U.S. protections in the event their efforts fail to prevent a terrorist attack and they are sued. But hotels have not received the same safeguards.
Meeting Organizers Face Challenges Amid Commission Cuts in Sellers’ Market
skift.com
In a crowded field of contenders, commission issues have captured the top spot as the number one challenge meeting organizers face this year.
A Clever Tactic From the Van Halen Contract Playbook
Experient
These days, people are scanning more and reading less, so important details are getting missed more often. The rock band Van Halen used this contract-rider trick to make sure that didn't happen to them.