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Worth the Risk: How to Plan Safe and Secure Meetings Outside the U.S.

To register go to MeetingNets.com.

Tourism Tidbits is distributed by Tourism and More.  It is an easy read and comes monthly via email.  The April 2015 newsletter gave an interesting update on tourism security challenges and current vulnerabilities.

The founder and president of Tourism and More, Dr. Peter Tarlow is a world-renowned speaker and expert specializing in such areas as: the impact of crime and terrorism on the tourism industry, event and tourism risk management, and economic development. Check it out - http://www.tourismandmore.com

Don't Miss Out on the 2015 GW Event Management Summer Institute!

Get all your core classes done in just five days on the George Washington University's Foggy Bottom campus this August! This is the fastest and least expensive way to finish all four core classes and be well on your way to receiving your certificate in Event Management!

The inaugural Summer Institute was held August 2014 with a full class of 40 students.  There also was a very successful Winter Institute in December. Both Institute programs received great feedback and we are excited to offer another summer section! See the students from last summer below.

The 2015 Summer Institute will take place on the George Washington campus August 10th - 14th, from 9 am -4 pm each day. A student will earn all four core classes (Best Practices in Event Management, Event Coordination, Event Marketing, and Risk Management) in five days. The cost is only $1,995.00, $205 less than taking the four classes separately! Also, if you have already taken one or more of the core classes, we can give you an additional $550 off the cost of the Institute (call in to register if you qualify for this discount). We will also wave the $65 application fee for students attending the Institute!

Space is limited so reserve your spot now! Click here to learn more about the Summer Institute and register. If you have questions contact Roy or Brendan at 1-877-498-4477, or rsingleton.gwu@gmail.com. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get all four core classes completed in just five days!

Thanks!

The GW Event Management Staff

Today, 63% of meeting professionals use mobile apps to organize and run their events! According to the research, the primary reason these planners choose to use an event application is to provide more convenience to attendees, highlighting the app’s easy access to session details and streamlined schedule-building capabilities. The changes in the event experience mean more attendees are searching for a "mobile moment" meaning instantaneous information, feedback and connections. The most important features for a mobile app today are session descriptions, schedule, speaker profiles and connecting with attendees. We are moving quickly to a digital information tool and leaving the paper piles behind. New technologies will bring more capabilities.

What kind of mobile apps are you using for your events? What have you tried when you attended an event? What is your favorite feature?