Event Venues
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.
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?
How Charlotte Is Preparing to Host the Republican National Convention
The organizers of the GOP’s national convention are operating with a full-steam-ahead approach to hosting their gathering this summer. Visit Charlotte shared how the destination is preparing for potential adjustments during the time of COVID-19.
New Hygiene Protocols for Events During COVID-19
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s new STAR accreditation program will distinguish venues that implement the highest hygiene standards in an effort to safeguard against the transmission of the virus. Other initiatives along the attendee journey are focused on the same thing.
Discovering the Palm Beaches
Southeast Florida’s collection of several dozen communities offers a singularly memorable experience for groups.
NostalgiaCon: Like Comic Con, With a Decades-Themed Twist
What do The Goonies, Val Kilmer, and big shoulder pads have in common? They’re all from the ‘80s and were featured at NostalgiaCon — a Comic Con-esque event that brought 2,500 pop culture enthusiasts together at the Anaheim Convention Center last September.
The Broadmoor Resort: Runway to the Stars
With a major new expansion underway, the Colorado Springs resort will be able to continue to accommodate the growing annual Space Symposium — and attract larger groups to the property year-round.
Can Events Help Solve the Global Food Crisis?
To safeguard the planet and feed a growing population, the world’s food systems will need to drastically change. The business events industry has an opportunity to lead by example, and here’s how some organizations and venues are doing just that.
Sacramento Convention Center Renovation is Part of City’s Extreme Makeover
Updates to the center and Downtown Commons bring more meeting spaces for organizers, while attendees have even more options for fun in city’s vibrant downtown.
What Are WELL Buildings and Healthy Venues — And Why Should We Care?
Convention centers are embracing green building standards as a way to make their venues more Earth-friendly. Creating building environments that help their inhabitants thrive just may be the next big thing.
Getting Buy-In for Green Events
Mercedes Hunt, the founder and owner of Map & Compass Consulting, is a passionate advocate for event sustainability. Years of experience, as well as years of academic research, have revealed