From Skift Meetings:
The California fires have caused unprecedented destruction. While emergency services battle the blazes, event planners are stepping in to help.
The California fires have caused unprecedented destruction. While emergency services battle the blazes, event planners are stepping in to help. Grassroots initiatives and industry networks are doing their part to help those impacted by the California fires, event planners included.
Kate Patay, chairperson of the SEARCH Foundation, an organization that assists meeting, event, and catering professionals during crises, has been inundated with texts from event professionals sending pictures of their former homes, now charred remains. “It’s devastating,” she said.
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Further reading:
From PCMA: An Open Letter to Events Industry From Los Angeles Tourism Head
From CMW: LA wildfires: Destinations International raises over $100,000 to support the local community
From Travel Weekly: Los Angeles fires not affecting convention center operations
