COVID-19 and the Business Events Industry
How the Pandemic Is Transforming a Global Leadership Organization
The Young Presidents Organization (YPO) moved quickly to provide digital learning and networking opportunities for its members, who look to each other to help lead companies in a 142-country global network.
EIC’s Hotel Safety Guide Emphasizes the Importance of Communication
The EIC’s latest COVID-19 navigational guide covers how hotels and planners can have “open and honest” conversations about holding in-person meetings, according to EIC CEO Amy Calvert.
What Worked — and What Didn’t — at This Hybrid Event
The president of the PCMA Rocky Mountain Chapter shares lessons learned by hosting a recent in-person event for more than 60 people with an additional online audience.
New 10-Minute COVID-19 Test Proves Encouraging to Events
Austria Center Vienna conducted a pilot program that showed that rapid tests can significantly safeguard attendees against infection at large-scale events.
Lessons Learned After Hosting a 100-Person Face-to-Face Event
Georgia Society of Association Executives hosted its annual meeting last month in person with safety measures in place — and saw opportunities to do even better next time, with genius solves for recognizing masked attendees.
At-Home Perk: How the Specialty Coffee Association Made Its Virtual Event a Sensory Experience
Two critical features of the in-person Re:co (Regarding: Coffee) symposium have been sensory experiences and serendipitous interactions. Here’s how organizers made those a priority in its digital version.
Dutch Museum and Convention Center Partner for Drive-Through Exhibit
A Rotterdam art museum and convention center embraced the new drive-in trend for an innovative experience for art lovers during the pandemic.
This Socially Distanced Concert Series Hits the Right Notes
Thoughtful “room” sets and precautionary measures make these outdoor concerts enjoyable and safe for participants during the pandemic.
Racial Inequity Discussed at NCBMP’s 7th Annual State of Black Tourism Event
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) held its State of Black Tourism event virtually on Sept. 17 in partnership with the National Press Club. In his Chairman’s Address, Jason Dunn spotlighted how the pandemic has disproportionately impacted Black hospitality workers.
It’s All About the Logistics at ALHI’s In-Person Event
In August, ALHI held a 125-attendee face-to-face event at the Omni Dallas Hotel to show planners how to safely reconvene.
‘Carve out Time to Learn — It’s Your Future’
The ability to learn — and unlearn — are key to thriving in the new world of work, says future-of-work strategist Heather McGowan.
Hotels and Event Venues Get Schooled
Meeting space is being repurposed to cater to the needs of schoolchildren — and their working parents — to get their work done in a safe environment outside the home.