Safety
In the United States, 200,000 children are at risk for exploitation every year. Many meeting planners don’t realize they can help stop sex trafficking, says Molly Hackett, principal of Nix Conference and Meeting Management. She plans to change that. [...] Read more
A volcanic eruption in Iceland changed how planners prepare for international meetings. [...] Read more
The Americans with Disabilities Act, which marks its 20th anniversary this year, made buildings and facilities more accessible for the nation’s disabled persons, but many obstacles remain for them when attending meetings and events. Contributor Larry Anderson discusses reasonable ways to plan all-inclusive meetings for attendees with special needs. [...] Read more
Airport security immediately tightened after the “underwear bomber” tried unsuccessfully on Christmas Day to ignite explosives he smuggled onto an airplane in his underwear. Some of these rules have since eased, but the incident reminded many business travelers of the need to be well prepared before heading to the airport for a business trip. [...] Read more
