COVID-19 and the Business Events Industry
Digital Event Design: 4 Realities of the ‘Wild West of the Speaker World’
Here are four things organizers need to keep in mind when trying to secure speakers for online events and webinars, according to the head of a speakers bureau.
Florida Tourism Leaders Meet with Vice President on Revitalizing Travel Industry
On May 20, travel and tourism industry leaders representing hotels and theme parks met with Vice President Mike Pence to discuss recovery efforts.
Hilton CEO Talks About the Future and the Guest Experience
In a Washington Post webinar, Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta discussed the contactless hotel experience and how the recovery will play out.
During COVID-19, Caterer Turns From Groups to Patients and the Military
When convention centers were called upon to house patients and government agencies due to COVID-19, Levy Restaurants pitched in to lend their food and beverages services.
PSAV’s MeetSAFE Guidelines Offer Strategy for Meeting During COVID-19
A new resource addresses meeting design, room layout, traffic flow, technology considerations, and enhanced cleaning procedures as the industry looks to convening groups in the near future.
How to Make the ‘New Normal’ of Face-to-Face Work
As event organizers try to envision what’s next for meetings and trade shows, Freeman has released a new set of considerations and changes to help safeguard their attendees.
A Socially Distant Concert During COVID-19
The first concert in a music venue since the COVID-19 crisis began included fog sprayers, fan pods, and limits on bathroom-goers. Is this a preview of the future of face-to-face engagement?
Why Your Digital Event Shouldn’t Be Free
Worried about charging virtual event registration fees? A recent PCMA Catalyst conversation explores the costs — and value — of virtual events.
5 Ways to Use the COVID-19 Crisis to Rethink the Association Model
If there is a silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic for associations, it’s that the current difficult times will lead to a renaissance of mission-driven, membership-based organizations.
A Surprising Change in Venue for an In-Person Med Tech Event in August
Score CEO Bradley Metrock plans to be a trendsetter with his list of health protocols for a face-to-face health-care conference he’s planning in Boston this August. The new host venue also breaks new ground for the event.
Planners and Suppliers Share Their Thoughts on How They’re Preparing for the Future
Comments from respondents to the May 4-7 COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard survey offer insights about how they are imagining — and planning for — the near future of events.
How to Compensate for Glitches During a Live Digital Event
The organizers of GitHub Satellite found a simple way to make sure that attendees could stay engaged even if a connection dropped.