Business of Events

Money-saving, revenue-raising, and risk-management strategies for meetings and trade shows of all sizes. And we look at the logistics of international meetings, from cultural concerns to business practices around the globe.

Zero Tolerance on the Show Floor

A recent post about a trade show in the print industry points out the need to make sure your exhibitors are on board with your event’s harassment policy.

BY Michelle Russell November 17, 2017

Convene Survey: Sexual Harassment in the Meetings Industry

Take our short survey about harassment in the meetings and events industry, responses, and policies.

BY Convene Editors November 15, 2017

Why Your Meeting Needs a Harassment Policy

If recent high-profile incidents of sexual harassment haven’t convinced you, listen to our expert sources: Your meeting needs a harassment policy. This is what to include.

BY Molly Brennan November 13, 2017

Leading Sonoma County Tourism After the Fires

People first, according to Claudia Vecchio, the newly hired CEO of Sonoma County Tourism, who has moved from one crisis to the next over the last weeks, balancing immediate and longer-term needs.

BY Christopher Durso November 10, 2017

Thirty-Six Strategies for Negotiation

Strategy #30: Turn yourself into a host from being a guest.

BY Convene Editors November 1, 2017

A Problem With MedTech Codes — and a Possible Solution

MedTech Europe’s new Code of Ethical Business Practice, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, seems to conflict with ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support. What does that mean for medical conferences — and can it be fixed?

BY Christopher Durso October 26, 2017

What You Need to Know About KRACK to Keep Data Safe

10 tips to increase Wi-Fi security at your events via ATIV Software’s Silke Fleischer.

BY Barbara Palmer October 23, 2017

Halloween Meetings: A Good or Bad Idea?

How potential attendees will react to a meeting scheduled over Halloween depends on the demographics, says a generations expert and researcher.

BY Convene Editors October 13, 2017

Opening Message at IMEX America Will Be Vegas Strong

MGM Resorts International — which has established a special fund for victims of last week’s shooting — will hold a press conference shortly after IMEX America opens on Tuesday. Its theme will be one of support and unity in the events industry.

BY Michelle Russell October 8, 2017

When a Convention Leaves Home

SECO International is breaking tradition by leaving its host city of Atlanta for the first time in 60 years.

BY Casey Gale October 6, 2017

Travel in an Age of Uncertainty

The Skift Global Forum touched on a range of challenges associated with global travel — and by extension business events.

BY Michelle Russell October 4, 2017

Houston After Harvey

Visit Houston’s Mike Waterman on how the destination’s meetings infrastructure weathered Hurricane Harvey — and how it’s moving forward after the storm.

BY Christopher Durso October 3, 2017

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