Charitable institutions have long benefited from the community-service efforts of organizations convening in their cities. What happens to those charities when face-to-face events don’t take place for more than a year?

The pivot to digital events has constricted many associations’ revenue streams. But the American Society of Hematology bucked that trend by developing a successful new model for sponsors for its virtual 2020 event and a pricing structure for all participants based on a metric that makes sense in an online environment: time.

The digital nomad movement has gained ground during the pandemic, for sure. But it has pre-COVID roots and its pioneers are planning an in-person gathering to help it flourish — and to get destinations’ support.

SISO and UFI published a case study on how the Jewelers International Showcase — the first show for Reed Exhibitions and the Miami Beach Convention Center since the pandemic began — safely convened more than 3,000 participants.

In the latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard, planners and suppliers were divided about whether the new guidance for fully vaccinated individuals will translate into greater attendance at in-person events. But the majority of planners agreed that it wasn’t making planning those events any easier.

As our industry moved from live events to virtual events during 2020, meeting professionals started to become familiar with how to produce an effective virtual event. Although not ideal, there has been a reluctant acceptance of virtual events.

When Sodexo and Centerplate conducted an online survey in November 2020, they asked 202 event and meeting planners what they value when it comes to food and beverage in the

A new GBTA study finds that hybrid will reign supreme for corporate meetings and small in-person meetings will soon make a full comeback.

Nearly one-third of business events professionals doing business in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia said that they are unable to estimate in-person registration numbers for an event this year until they get closer to its planned date — and more than one-third are making the go/no-go decision on an in-person event in 2021 within two months of the event date.

The emphasis on cleaning and disinfecting venues in the age of COVID-19 is missing a larger point: Reliably healthy and safe environments depend on clean air and a more holistic approach.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Palm Beaches is bringing to the forefront the importance of community, connection and a sense of belonging. Throughout the past year where physical and social distancing made it hard to feel connected.

Join Haute Dokimazo’s Liz Lathan and Nicole Osibodu as we break the virtual barrier and collaborate on a story crafting workshop using the Innovator’s Compass! Liz and Nicole are the lead contributors to The 7 Change Actions Module 5, Authenticity.