News & Trends
What Meeting Professionals Want to Know
A survey of meeting professionals who’ve attended Convening Leaders offers a look at what they expect will be most important in the coming year.
Reading and Listening Recommendations From PCMA’s Board of Directors
Looking for a new book or podcast to dive into this summer? Several of PCMA’s 2020 Board of Directors share their picks.
Surveying Attendees About Live Events
Wondering how to determine your audience’s willingness to attend a live event? The PCMA Catalyst community discussed what questions to include in a survey.
Convincing Stakeholders to Hold Live or Hybrid Events is Planners’ Top Concern
A recent virtual open forum conducted by Global DMC Partners addressed planners’ challenges in terms of future event planning.
Why Digital Events Are in ‘an Awkward Phase’
Technology may connect us physically, but much remains to be learned about its ability to create emotional connections.
3 DMOs on Group Business in the Living-With-COVID-19 World
Destination and venue leaders from three convention cities share how they have weathered the first half of 2020 and what they are doing to prepare for the future.
Reinventing an Annual Meeting Twice During a Global Pandemic
The American Society of Neuroradiology was in the final stages of retooling its Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. Then came COVID-19. Here’s how the meeting was reimagined all over again as a virtual event.
How Virtual Medical Conferences Offer Greater Flexibility, Better Learning Experiences, and Attract Larger Audiences
The pandemic has ushered in the Extended Congress, which offers several key advantages over live events, according to a medical journal.
Survey Reveals Consumer Concerns About Resuming Travel
Research group Dynata surveyed thousands of travelers in 11 countries, asking them what COVID-19 health and safety procedures would make them feel comfortable enough to resume air travel and hotel stays, among other activities.
How CVBs Are Helping Destinations Safely Reopen
As destinations have started to lift stay-at-home orders and businesses are reopening their doors, CVBs are helping to ensure their communities stay safe as they ready to welcome visitors once again.
Inaugural Black Birders Week Sparks Additional Initiatives
A weeklong digital event created in response to a racist encounter has led to more efforts to expand opportunities for people of color in the conservation field.
Social Distancing Solution: Wristbands Do the Talking for Attendees
When face-to-face events return, some attendees will still want to shake hands; others will want a six-foot bubble around them. Here’s a way for everyone to convey their preferences without creating awkward moments.