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Crowd Control: The Events Industry and Overtourism
As cities around the world recalculate the cost of tourism to their communities, business event organizers have an outsized opportunity to make a positive difference. But that doesn’t mean that it’s business as usual.
AMR International Looks at Exhibition of the Future
AMR International’s “The U.S. Exhibitions Industry — Developments and Opportunities for Organizers” white paper, updated in 2019, points the way to the next generation of exhibitions.
Word Up: Takeaways from Destinations International 2019
As its member CVBs battle funding issues and face media scrutiny, Destinations International shared at its annual convention a new lexicon for them to use to help transform their public positioning.
Should Event Teams Suit Up or Dress Down?
Issues on planners’ minds are sparking discussion on the PCMA Catalyst forum. Here’s some recent advice on whether event teams should be in business attire or something more casual.
Embracing a ‘Mind Shift’ in Event Security
Over the past decade, security risks have moved to the top of agendas for event organizers, CVBs leaders, and convention center general managers. In some cases, the conversation about safety
10-Minute Survey: Help Map a Sustainable Future for the Events Industry
EIC’s State of Sustainability survey aims to set a baseline and identify industry trends and opportunities.
Dealing with Weaponization of Travel Concerns
Issues on planners’ minds are sparking discussion on the PCMA Catalyst forum. Here’s some recent advice on what to do when legislation in a destination makes headlines and causes a backlash.
BMES Engineers Registration Fee Savings for Student Attendees
Each year, a volunteer program at the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting gives student attendees an opportunity to work off their registration fee.
Changing Regulations Affect Independent Planners
Advice for independent planners about navigating the changing worker compliance landscape — plus some tips for standing out from the competition.
Scams at Events — What to Do?
Issues on planners’ minds are sparking discussion on the PCMA Catalyst forum. Here’s some recent advice on how to handle deceptive exhibitors.
How the World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf Fosters Inclusivity for Its Attendees
The WFD Congress is organized by one of the oldest international organizations for people with disabilities, so making it inclusive and accessible to all attendees is a priority. At this year’s event, organizers ensured that the venue was physically accessible, and gave significant considerations to language access.
Security of the Six-Legged Variety
Pechanga Resort Casino recruits former military members and their service animals, along with a few robots, to keep guests safe at property.