Business of Events
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.
Convene Survey: Sexual Harassment in the Meetings Industry
Take our short survey about harassment in the meetings and events industry, responses, and policies.
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.
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.
Thirty-Six Strategies for Negotiation
Strategy #30: Turn yourself into a host from being a guest.
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?
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.
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.
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.
When a Convention Leaves Home
SECO International is breaking tradition by leaving its host city of Atlanta for the first time in 60 years.
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.
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.