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Industry Insiders Report Evidence of Waning Confidence in Live Events

The rise in COVID cases is a setback for meetings, per Northstar's latest Pulse Survey results.

Industry Insiders Report Evidence of Waning Confidence in Live Events
How to Hold a Safe In-Person Meeting Right Now
How to Hold a Safe In-Person Meeting Right Now
Here's a roundup of where face-to-face events have been held successfully, and how meeting planners are keeping attendees safe.
May 3, 2021
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How to Handle Hotel Negotiations in 2021
Flexibility and collaboration are driving group deals as face-to-face meetings get back on the books.  
April 12, 2021
How to Navigate Legal Issues for In-Person Events
How to Navigate Legal Issues for In-Person Events
Jonathan Howe discusses whether planners can require that attendees be vaccinated, essential contract clauses for Covid-19 and more.
April 2, 2021
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How to Handle Event Insurance in 2021
Meetings-insurance coverage will cost more this year, but you might receive better support than ever from the companies that underwrite your gathering.  
February 19, 2021
How to Rewrite Contract Clauses for 2021 and Beyond
How to Rewrite Contract Clauses for 2021 and Beyond
Hospitality attorney Jonathan Howe addresses legal questions about force majeure and other clauses for postponed and new events.
January 15, 2021
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How to Handle Event Contract Cancellations
Hospitality attorney Jonathan Howe addresses how meeting planners can get out of hotel contracts as meetings continue to be affected by the pandemic.
January 11, 2021
9 Event Trends to Watch in 2021
9 Event Trends to Watch in 2021
In a time of upheaval, expect these meetings industry movements to pick up steam in the coming year.
November 19, 2020
How to Host a Safe and Sustainable In-Person Event
How to Host a Safe and Sustainable In-Person Event
Six ways to make a gathering more green, while maintaining the highest levels of health and safety.
October 12, 2020
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What Is Open and Upcoming in Atlantic City
Gaming is slowly ramping back up in New Jersey.
September 8, 2020
How to Keep Attendees Safe at In-Person Events
How to Keep Attendees Safe at In-Person Events
Here are the top questions planners should ask hotels and venues, according to new health and safety guidelines from the Events Industry Council.
September 8, 2020
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How to Travel Safely in the Era of Covid-19
Best practices for staying healthy during every leg of a trip.
August 28, 2020
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How to Evolve Hotel Contracts in the Era of Coronavirus
Planners who are ready to book meetings for this year are likely to find favorable terms.
July 27, 2020
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