So what does an expert Live Events Producer do when festivals are cancelled? They rally to produce the best virtual festival that he can! I sat down recently with Alex Bickers of Reveal Events Group to chat about his recent…
Last update - Aug 5, 2020 Looking to see where Canadian provinces stand in terms of gathering restrictions? Check out this abbreviated list here, and links to original sources. This will be updated frequently. To receive the latest via Thursday's…
When meeting and event planners are forced to cancel their in-person events due to COVID19, much more is lost than just education and networking. Many planners use these in-person events to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of their members! Without…
(updated July 22, 2020) Hotels and hotel brands are continually recreating their health and safety procedures in light of COVID19. Here are some of the brand updates that have come our way. With respect to our client's individual programs, we…
I had the great pleasure to chat with Ola Ayoub, Conference Manager for the Canadian Conference of Medical Education (associated with the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada) on how she transitioned her LIVE conference to a VIRTUAL event,…
Have you considered what the impact of COVID19 will have on our sustainable events? When COVID19 hit, hotels and venues quickly reversed course on many of their green initiatives, and reverted back to the use of single-use plastics and other…
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…