Safety and Security Should Remain in Spotlight for Events
Photo Credit: A police car in front of the Javits Center in New York City. Security has come into focus once again for meeting planners following violent attacks on events. Flickr / Ciorra Photography
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Safety should be a priority for events, whether taking place at a local hotel or a convention center in a gateway city. Unfortunately, event planners don't always have the resources they need to prepare for complicated security situations.
Safety and security have always been important to meeting planners, but recent events have elevated the issue to the forefront.
This week we examined how event professionals are coping with increased uncertainty around the world. While there are industry standards compiled by an alphabet soup of industry groups, there's no single solution.
Experts told us that the more aware and educated an organization is, the better. That's no surprise but in a global industry, being informed about potential threats can be a challen
