Must-Know Contract Clauses

As we re-enter the in-person meetings environment, meeting and event planners need to educated themselves about the latest contract clauses that

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Arizona Cancellations Raise Contract Issues

A convention boycott and several meeting cancellations in reaction to Arizona’s new immigration bill present planners with important legal

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20 Meetings Trendsetters Who Stepped Up When Their Industry Needed Them Most

From a global pandemic that decimated the hospitality industry to a police killing that sparked protests and activisim across the nation and the

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Dallas NRA Meeting a Flashpoint for Convention Risk

Over 80,000 gun enthusiasts and more than 800 exhibitors will descend on Dallas May 4-6, 2018, for the

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Contract Cheat Sheet

Every event contract is unique and so is every contract negotiation. But most groups, most events and most contracts share a few basics. We’re

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A Risk Management Checklist to Help Avoid Disaster

Risk management should be at the top of every planning list for meetings. Potential hazards include manmade threats such as terrorism, shootings,

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Accessible Action Steps for Taking Control of Physical and Mental Well-being

According to the American Psychiatric Association’s 2024 mental health survey, the last three years have seen anxiety among U.S. adults rise from 32

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Accessible Action Steps for Taking Control of Physical and Mental Well-being

That's the ball game!

Well, it’s October, and that means Major League Baseball is in the thick of its playoff schedule as teams fight tooth-and-nail, vying for a

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When E-avesdropping Tanks Your Meeting

If Mitt Romney loses the presidential election, many think a secretly recorded video that was almost certainly made by a catering staffer at a

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When E-avesdropping Tanks Your Meeting

More CoverageE-Security Tips for PlannersIf Mitt

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Key Notes: Social engineering?

We’ve got some real Social Media star power gracing our cover this month, with the original Apple chief evangelist, Guy Kawasaki, posing for

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‘Do Not Disturb’ Policy Updates Spark Debate

Do you want someone entering your hotel room without your permission? Do hotels even have the right to enforce this? Those are the core questions

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IMEX America Promises Impactful Programming That Will Engage Attendees on Deeper Levels

Carrying the theme “impact” for the next two years, IMEX Group’s major annual tradeshows in Las Vegas and Frankfurt are striving to communicate the

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10 Legal Pits You Can Avoid

When disputes arise over even the best-laid meeting or event plans, lawyers get summoned to pull people out of the litigation pit. Several of the

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10 Legal Pits You Can Avoid

When disputes arise over even the best-laid meeting or event plans, lawyers get summoned to pull people out of the litigation pit. Several of the

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10 Legal Pits You Can Avoid

When disputes arise over even the best-laid meeting or event plans, lawyers get summoned to pull people out of the litigation pit. Several of the

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Iowa is progressive, with plenty of new offerings

Aside from corn and soybeans, Iowa’s best-known export is the Iowa Caucus, the quadrennial contest that begins the U.S. presidential campaign.

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‘Do Not Disturb’ Policy Updates Spark Debate

Article updated on 01.02.18, originally posted on 12.29.17.Do you want someone entering your hotel room without your

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Greater Palm Springs: A Meeting Oasis

 In Greater Palm Springs, meetings unfold beneath swaying palm trees and endless sunshine. Here, mountain views and lush, colorful landscapes

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3 Event Tech Trends to Watch in 2020

As we launch into a new decade, the meetings industry is on the cusp of transformative technology that will impact how business is conducted and how

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