Hotel contracts can include a mish-mash of legal clauses and information to protect both the hotel and the event host. When times are good, some planners can overlook the often-tedious hotel contract clauses, especially when their meetings run like clockwork…
When COVID19 hit North America on March 12, 2020, all event planners and meetings industry suppliers around the world felt the gut-wrenching pain that came with canceled meetings. Most meeting planners had to navigate uncharted territory, and watched their hard…
NOTE: This article is not legal advice. We highly suggest you consult with your legal representation on how force majeure in COVID19 affects YOUR particular hotel contract. The opinions in this piece are based solely on the experiences of Leanne…
Friends, can I tell you about the day COVID19 struck our industry? It was Thursday March 12th, 2020. Up until then, I had one client looking to cancel their April meeting in Houston TX, and the hotel did not see…
So here's a word we've now added to our English language in the past week.... Zoom Bombing! YIKES! In the era of virtual meetings and bringing people together when they can't physically be together, we have Zoom Bomb Hackers infiltrating…
Friends, chances are you're reading this blog post from your living room, your kitchen, or maybe the spare closet in the guest room. Yes, chances are you're working from home during COVID19. If you have never worked from home before,…
When COVID19 hit hard mid-March 2020, meeting planners and executive directors may have been left struggling with how best to communicate with their delegates, members and other stakeholders about the next steps. Below you'll find some tips and things to…
So you're working from home during COVID-19, and all your programs have canceled or postponed? You may find yourself with some extra time on your hands. Rather than lament about this unprecedented attack on our industry, here are some productive,…
In light of COVID-19, many planners are going through the evaluation process of whether or not to still meet as a group. If you have decided to still move forward with your event, we want to applaud you, but also…