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    Event Staff Shortages Pose Challenges

    2023/11/03

      The event industry is fully on the road to recovery with a rise in bookings and a surge in demand for events. But the significant loss of people to other industries during the pandemic means facing a new set of challenges. Event management companies are struggling to find qualified and experienced individuals, which can negatively impact the quality and success of events. Planners today need to be mindful of increased costs and possible service offering disruptions. They will need to…

    Event Operations, Meeting Community, The Business of Meetings, Uncategorized

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    TOTA Offers Funded Hospitality Program

    2023/09/21

      The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), in partnership with Okanagan College, have offered the third intake of the fully funded Hospitality Professional Program. The initiative is open to current professionals looking to elevate their career path, and those interested in securing skills and experience to land a job in the region’s tourism-and-hospitality sectors. The Hospitality Professional Program comes with no financial burden, ensuring students can focus on gaining the skills and experience needed to unlock new and elevated roles.…

    Breaking News, Uncategorized

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    BCIT Centre for Ecocities Internationally Recognized for Impact of 2019 Event

    2020/10/06

    Ecocity Builders and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Ecocity Centre are the recipients of the 2020 Incredible Impacts Award in recognition of an event they hosted that excelled in areas such as sustainability, accessibility and ecology. The announcement was made Sept. 24, by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the BestCities Global Alliance. “There’s never been a more important time to showcase the major milestones our industry can overcome, and we hope this year’s winners provide…

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  • World’s Largest Hotel Chain Ramps up Guidance for Meetings Professionals

    2020/08/17

    Marriott International has introduced a series of efforts to help event hosts and organizers plan and execute meetings so attendees can “connect with confidence.” The changes include enhanced sanitation guidelines, new operational training for associates and increased use of conference technologies to ensure customers are able to come together when they are ready. Marriott has also created more content on its digital platform about redefined processes and reimagined spaces to provide additional context and information for designing successful events in the…

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  • Company Pivots Scope of Service to Save its Business During Pandemic

    2020/05/12

    A leading Canadian event staffing company is shifting its service during the coronavirus outbreak. BBW Event Staff has announced it is transforming its trained customer service professionals into COVID safety ambassadors to help businesses and properties safely reopen. “If we don’t do something now, we won’t be around on the other side of the pandemic to see our customers and employees again,” says BBW senior vice-president and co-founder, Sheila Wong. “I’m not letting a virus take us down after three…

    Breaking News

  • Trend Watch – Association Meetings in 2018

    2017/12/06

    Over the next few months, the team at Redstone will be taking the time to look at what we can change or improve on in our association meeting planning in 2018 – particularly those that will require increasing a budget line or two – in order to be able to bring the organizations we work with into the future. Here are two important areas where our team will be learning, training and increasing our budgets in order to better serve…

    Event Branding & Marketing, Event Budgeting, Event Operations, Meeting Community, The Business of Meetings

  • The future of talent in meetings and events

    2017/06/12

    By Issa Jouaneh Meetings and events are about bringing people together. This is an industry that combines art and science to create unforgettable experiences, and relies heavily on talent within to manage the seamless execution of those experiences. To succeed, it takes a special kind of person with the right training, a firm grasp on new technology, passion and integrity. My team at American Express Meetings & Events has explored the future of talent in the meetings and events industry,…

    Career Development, HR Tips, Meeting Community, The Business of Meetings

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