Don’t Dress to Impress
A study finds that wearing expensive accessories — like a luxury watch — at social events makes others less interested in getting to know you.
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Seeking a Good Fit
Gone are the days when associations decided on destinations based on the number of available meeting rooms. Here’s a look at factors in today’s competitive environment.
F&B With a Side of VR
A recent study conducted at Cornell University revealed that virtual-reality environments have an effect on the way that we experience and consume food. Will the immersive digital world land on a convention menu?
Business Events Industry Adds More Than $1 Trillion to Global Economy
Preliminary results of the first Global Economic Significance of Business Events study commissioned by the Events Industry Council demonstrates the industry’s impact.
How Rosen Centre Makes Networking Better
The property is ideal for company events and team-building activities.
California’s Law Mandates More Women on Boards
California is the first state to require companies to include women on their boards — and proponents say it already is making a difference in the effort toward gender parity.
How Planners Can Put Restorative Innovation Into Action
Restorative innovation is resonating in the business events industry. Here’s how planners can put it into action.
Are Event Strategists Ready for Multi-hub Meetings?
Meeting Design Institute President Maarten Vanneste says rapid tech evolution is driving this format but many planners are not yet embracing it.
How Technology Is Changing the Meeting Space
VR being used to scout venues and debut products. Will that hurt F2F?
Karamo Brown: You Have Power to Create the Life You Want
U.S. 'Queer Eye' culture expert and 2019 PCMA Convening Leaders speaker Karamo Brown on overcoming the fear of bringing your whole self to your personal, professional lives.
What Makes a High-Performance Association Secretariat?
European study finds seven key traits for exceptional leadership.
How to Help Events Industry Professionals Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael smashed into the Florida Panhandle and left a trail of destruction. Join the PCMA Education Foundation in helping your events industry colleagues affected by the storm.