News & Trends
Solving for Digital Event Pricing and Exhibitions
The question of revenue generation is a sticking point for an industry used to exhibit sales and healthy registration fees at in-person events.
Students Getting ‘a Crash Course’ in Virtual Events
A George Washington University professor has found the pandemic-caused abundance of online events a boon for her students learning about event design.
Back to Business Travel Safety Guidelines
ALHI publishes an online resource so planners are kept up to date on the latest health and safety measures in place from airports to hotels to event venues.
4 Non-Obvious Trends and Why They Matter Now
Marketing expert and SXSW keynoter Rohit Bhargava on how paying attention to trends can create resilient businesses and careers.
PCMA COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard Results, Survey 4
Insights from our latest survey — conducted May 18-21 — on how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing business events professionals’ roles and how they envision future events.
Report Measures the Productivity Impact of Remote Work
Respondents to a recent survey cite social media to be a greater distraction than their children in the current WFH situation.
New Survey Shows a Sign of Hope for the Return of Travel
Over the next six weeks, nearly half of U.S. travelers have plans for their first trip since the COVID-19 pandemic began keeping them at home.
GES VP John ‘Jack’ Patronski to Retire June 30
John “Jack” Patronski looks back on four decades of leadership in the meetings and 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.