Thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the U.S., the meetings industry is embracing the challenge of moving forward. And for a destination with easy airport access, sunny, balmy weather year-round, stellar beaches, plenty of outdoor spaces, and a culturally rich environment, Florida, the “Sunshine State,” ranks high. Today’s event organizers cite attendee health and […]
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Florida: “Fun in the Sun” Returning to Florida Destinations
Thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the U.S., the meetings industry is embracing the challenge of moving forward. And for a destination with easy airport access, sunny, balmy weather year-round, stellar beaches, plenty of outdoor spaces, and a culturally rich environment, Florida, the “Sunshine State,” ranks high. Today’s event organizers cite attendee health and […]
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The DEI Dynamic: Focusing on Diversity is a Worthwhile Effort
A year ago, companies in the insurance and finance sectors had already started on a path to address racial imbalances. But the tragedy of George Floyd, and the widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism that followed, put diversity, equity and inclusion — or “DEI” — on the front burner for many other industries. […]
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The Power of Presentations: Skilled Messaging at Meetings Can Help Planners’ Careers
Insurance and financial meeting planners are notorious for either getting too much into the weeds or including a lot of jargon to prove to the client that they know what they’re talking about when, in reality, the client may not really care about the details. Learning the skills to know what to say and how […]
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Green Light: As Face-to-Face Meetings Return, So Will the Emphasis on Sustainability
The priority with the return of face-to-face meetings is understandably their safety, more so than their sustainability. Planners are first and foremost concerned with implementing distancing and sanitation protocols, as attendees’ immediate well-being takes precedence over that of the environment in the wake of COVID-19. But even if sustainability in some cases is put on […]
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A year ago, companies in the insurance and finance sectors had already started on a path to address racial imbalances. But the tragedy of George Floyd, and the widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism that followed, put diversity, equity and inclusion — or “DEI” — on the front burner for many other industries. […]
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Insurance and financial meeting planners are notorious for either getting too much into the weeds or including a lot of jargon to prove to the client that they know what they’re talking about when, in reality, the client may not really care about the details. Learning the skills to know what to say and how […]
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The priority with the return of face-to-face meetings is understandably their safety, more so than their sustainability. Planners are first and foremost concerned with implementing distancing and sanitation protocols, as attendees’ immediate well-being takes precedence over that of the environment in the wake of COVID-19. But even if sustainability in some cases is put on […]
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Katherine Rundell is a writer at Paper Writing and Sociology Essay Help. She has been involved in the event industry for a decade and has been behind many successful physical and digital events. You can find more of her work at Essay Help. Video conferencing is increasingly useful in the modern world. Many businesses have […]
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Hailed as the world’s leading business strategist, award-winning professional speaker Scott Steinberg is among today’s best-known trends experts and futurists, and the bestselling author of “Think Like a Futurist;” “Make Change Work for You: 10 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed Despite Uncertainty;” and “Millennial Marketing: Bridging the Generation Gap.” He is also […]
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Thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the U.S., the meetings industry is embracing the challenge of moving forward. And for a destination with easy airport access, sunny, balmy weather year-round, stellar beaches, plenty of outdoor spaces, and a culturally rich environment, Florida, the “Sunshine State,” ranks high. Today’s event organizers cite attendee health and […]
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A year ago, companies in the insurance and finance sectors had already started on a path to address racial imbalances. But the tragedy of George Floyd, and the widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism that followed, put diversity, equity and inclusion — or “DEI” — on the front burner for many other industries. […]
Full StoryInsurance and financial meeting planners are notorious for either getting too much into the weeds or including a lot of jargon to prove to the client that they know what they’re talking about when, in reality, the client may not really care about the details. Learning the skills to know what to say and how […]
Full StoryThe priority with the return of face-to-face meetings is understandably their safety, more so than their sustainability. Planners are first and foremost concerned with implementing distancing and sanitation protocols, as attendees’ immediate well-being takes precedence over that of the environment in the wake of COVID-19. But even if sustainability in some cases is put on […]
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Katherine Rundell is a writer at Paper Writing and Sociology Essay Help. She has been involved in the event industry for a decade and has been behind many successful physical and digital events. You can find more of her work at Essay Help. Video conferencing is increasingly useful in the modern world. Many businesses have […]
Full StoryHailed as the world’s leading business strategist, award-winning professional speaker Scott Steinberg is among today’s best-known trends experts and futurists, and the bestselling author of “Think Like a Futurist;” “Make Change Work for You: 10 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed Despite Uncertainty;” and “Millennial Marketing: Bridging the Generation Gap.” He is also […]
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