Conquering the Invisible Fear Impacting International Events | with Jacob Smith

International events are still going ahead — but attendee nerves are changing how planners need to run them.  In this episode of The Event Debrief, Alex Urquhart speaks with Jacob Smith, Director of DNA Events and Travel and President Elect/Treasurer of SITE ANZ, about international event planning, incentive travel, and how to reduce attendee travel anxiety and risk.  They explore:  - Why media-driven fear affects fewer attendees than planners expect <!--THE END--> - Why in-person events and incentive travel can't be replaced by virtual or hybrid <!--THE END--> - Contracts, insurance and early flight bookings for international events <!--THE END--> - Communication that reduces attendee travel anxiety <!--THE END--> - Event risk management: diversification and currency hedging Guest: Jacob Smith — Director, DNA Events and Travel; President Elect/Treasurer, SITE ANZ  Hosted by: Alex Urquhart, EventsAir  Enjoyed the episode? Follow The Event Debrief and leave a rating to catch more conversations on event strategy and the future of events.  Links: DNA Events and Travel — https://dnaevents.com.au/ | Jacob Smith on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-smith-931048164