News & Trends
Qatar’s Plan for Boosting Business Events
The nation will be back at IMEX as it works to bring in more global events — and forge closer ties to association leaders.
Emerging Tech Hub Angers to Host Global Forum
International think tank event will bring more than 300 key policymakers and stakeholders from 30 countries to “digital week” in Angers, a Loire Valley city that’s key to France’s tech push.
Event Professionals Offer Their Tips for Closing a Deal
An understanding of differences in work culture plus a focus on flexibility and frugality are key to a successful pitch, business event strategists say.
Is Monotasking the New Multitasking?
Experts say focusing on a single thing boosts productivity. But that’s not easy.
Hospitality Trends? ‘Hold on to Your Seats,’ Says Expert
Some global destinations — including the U.S. — have ‘massive’ amounts of hotel rooms in the pipeline. What does that mean for planners?
Reykjavik Crowned as Europe’s Best
Iceland’s capital takes top honours in Eventex Awards’ ‘Best European Destination’ category.
A Plea for Sri Lanka: Don’t Forget Destination
Creative Travel’s Rajeev Kohli urges the events industry ‘not to abandon the destination’ following the recent deadly terror attacks.
Paper Trail Leads to the National Stationery Show
The 73-year-old event is the place for all things paper — including greeting cards, custom invitations, gift wrap, tableware, and journals.
Scleroderma Congress Innovates to Emphasize Patient Participation
When the World Scleroderma Foundation decided it wanted to include a patient component to its international congress, it planned two parallel events: one for medical professionals, and one for patients.
Despite Brexit, Business Travel to the U.K. Is as Strong as Ever
As regional capitals see a strong increase in hotel bookings, events such as MeetGB are putting U.K. destinations in the best possible light for potential travellers.
‘Set an Example From the Top Down on Work-Life Integration’
Natalie Ackerman, Jack Morton’s EVP Greater China, discusses how to prevent burnout and nurture creativity.
‘A Really Crazy, Big Idea’ — Taking on Plastics in the Events Industry
The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau joins forces with a nonprofit to launch a global movement to reduce the use of plastics at meetings and events.