Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse: This Was NO “Fluke!”
On August 13, 2011 at approximately 8:50 p.m. EST a tragic incident occurred at the Indiana State Fair killing 5 and injuring dozens more. A 60-70 mph (estimated) gust of wind triggered the incident...
View ArticleHospitality, Tourism & Event Safety Regulations & Standards: The Basics
Events, Tourism & Attractions Safety Regulations & Standards: The Basics This list is made available for educational purposes only as well as to provide you with general information and...
View ArticleUntimely Medical Response and the Use of AED’s at Events
A failure to provide timely medical response at your facility or event can have devastating repercussions. Poor response times ultimately result in thousands of needless deaths a year. Currently, there...
View ArticleEvent risk management for meeting planners and venue operators: Forward thinking
The events industry is like no other. Events are dynamic and fluid with numerous issues surfacing along the way. Events are continuously influenced by both external and internal factors. Whether it is...
View ArticleStaking 10×10 Tents at Festivals and Events
When installing temporary structures such as tents at festivals and events, it is imperative that consideration be given to the following safety related concerns: Obstructions, location, weather, wind...
View ArticleHayride Safety… Planning a Successful Event
Fall is a great time of year for the events industry. The weather cools, kids are back in school, parents are settled into a routine, and the holidays are fast approaching. Event planners and...
View ArticleNear Miss NOT Enough to Save Scare Actor… Another Halloween Themed Event...
It goes without saying the popularity of Halloween. Halloween has been a growing source of revenue for numerous industries for several decades, an 8+ billion a year industry. This once happy-go-lucky...
View ArticleEvent, Tourism and Attraction Signage… What is the Message?
First and foremost, let’s start with the basics. A sign is something that suggests the presence of a fact, condition, or quality not immediately evident; an indication an action or gesture used to...
View ArticleAmway Tour for Rosen College Event Management Students
What does it take to run Central Florida’s premier sports and live entertainment venue? Lecturer Brian Avery’s Hospitality/Event Risk Management class found out during an exclusive tour of the Amway...
View ArticleQuiz: Are you an Expert or a Novice?
Are you an expert or novice event planner? Test your knowledge regarding important event industry concepts that separate experts from novices.
View ArticleDrug Use at Music Festivals, A Public Health Issue…
Music Festivals create a world where an individual can escape reality for a weekend and surround themselves with fellow music The post Drug Use at Music Festivals, A Public Health Issue… appeared first...
View ArticleVetting vendors: An 8-step guide for event planners and venue operators
Vetting product and service suppliers is not a new concept. In fact, according to ADWEEK, over 80% of shoppers conduct The post Vetting vendors: An 8-step guide for event planners and venue operators...
View ArticleEvent Planning: All I need to know I learned from a birthday invitation?
Event planners, I present to you… the “Birthday Invitation” The 5 W’s: Why, Who, When, Where and What…? Is does not The post Event Planning: All I need to know I learned from a birthday invitation?...
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