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COVID-19 and the Business Events Industry
Hybrid Is the Way Forward, But Double the Work and Expense
Frustration over hitches in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has tempered optimism for recovery, latest Dashboard survey results show, and struggles over revenues and the costs associated with hybrid events seem more pronounced in our January survey. Still, nearly half of planners and suppliers said they remain hopeful.
What Business Events Pros Learned in 2020
As we roll into the second month of 2021, event organizers reflect on what 2020 taught them and how they’ll be moving forward.
Modeling Healthy Behavior for In-Person Events
When the Global Wellness Summit hosted a four-day hybrid event in Palm Beach, Florida, serving as an example for how in-person events can be conducted safely was a key goal.
How an International Museum Embraced Digital During COVID-19
In an on-demand Convening Leaders session, the director of the Louvre Abu Dhabi walks us through the museum’s digital engagement strategy during the pandemic, providing insights for planners.
How the Accessible Yoga Conference Took ‘Oms’ Online
Nonprofit Accessible Yoga transitions its in-person event to a virtual one, tripling the number of educational sessions to 100 hours that could be viewed on demand over three months.
The Challenge of Virtualizing Trade Shows and Exhibit Halls
To make virtual trade shows and exhibit halls work, exhibitions industry practitioners have found that you have to rethink the physical experience — and embrace tech tools that entice attendees to connect with suppliers.
Building the National Association of Realtors’ First-Ever All-Digital Event
Unlike many other industry sectors, real estate has boomed during the pandemic — and yet NAR members said that they felt more isolated than ever. Here’s how the association made community part of the event’s foundation.
GES Launches Global Event Tracker to Map Where Events Can Take Place
The new interactive tool displays key trade-show cities and event attendance for past 90 days, plus local opening guidelines, rules for pro sports, and a link each city’s guidelines.
Making Watch Parties Part of Your Engagement Strategy
When the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) went virtual due to COVID-19, virtual watch parties were a popular way for audience members to have a shared experience.
What the Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2021 Mean for Events
Euromonitor International has identified 10 shifts in consumer sentiment and behavior as a result of the pandemic — and each yields insights for business events today and tomorrow.
How to Rebuild Your Business Model from Square One
Convening Leaders speaker and innovation coach Shamira Miller on getting the wheels of inspiration spinning.
Overwhelmed by Digital Event Tech Options? There’s a Resource for That.
Tycoon Events launched the Virtual Event Resource in June, which spells out important information about emerging digital event platforms.