Business of Events
Gaining Hands-On Experience
At a global congress for oral implantology in New Delhi, India, doctors were able to immediately put into practice what they had learned.
Serious About Business Innovation? So Is Orlando.
Orlando’s thriving life-sciences and health-care sector, advanced manufacturing industry, and tech start-up community lend themselves to forward-thinking event programs.
Unpacking the Trouble With Travel
At a recent forum sponsored by Meet Puerto Rico, a panel of meetings and travel heavyweights discussed the many challenges — and select opportunities — of ‘Traveling in These Times.’
5 Tips on How to Control Your Message in a Crisis
When a crisis occurs, the press expects an explanation right away. Ari Fleischer, former White House press secretary, shares his formula for staying cool under pressure.
How Will Europe’s New MedTech Guidelines Affect Your Meetings?
Medical conferences with international attendees should ‘brace themselves for an impact.’
5 Destinations Using Virtual Reality to Put You in Their Place
Virtual reality has finally arrived. And destinations and venues are getting increasingly creative about using it for 360-degree tours, high-flying site visits, and more. Grab your headset and take a look.
Crossing the U.S. Off the Destination List
While President Trump’s travel ban remains hung up in federal court, it already is having an effect on bookings of U.S. cities for international business events.
Leveraging Local Relationships to Prepare for a Crisis
Crafting a disaster-recovery plan sounds like a monumental undertaking, but according to a panel at last week’s Secure Tourism Summit, you don’t need to go it alone.
How Artificial Intelligence Will Elevate Human Interaction
As robots and artificial intelligence become more commonplace, the conference industry has a bright future, says tech expert Inma Martinez.
Tough Calls
The NCAA is satisfied with North Carolina’s repeal of the bathroom bill. But does it go far enough to satisfy professional event organizers?
How AWEA Reinvented Its 2016 Annual Meeting
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) got the best of both worlds when it moved its education onto the exhibit floor.
Got Shrinking Room Blocks?
Although the percentage of room pick-up has remained steady over the last decade, the numbers have dwindled while attendance has grown. Is it time to think differently?