News & Trends

What’s happening — or coming up next — in the meetings and events world and beyond.

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.

BY Cristi Kempf April 24, 2019

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.

BY Lane Nieset April 23, 2019

‘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.

April 22, 2019

‘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.

BY Barbara Palmer April 22, 2019

Past Touches Bourbon Orleans Hotel in Spirited Ways

While the Bourbon Orleans Hotel’s Bourbon “O” Bar serves drinks of all sorts, the hotel is known for other kind of spirits — thanks to its past lives. Here’s a look back at the history of this opulent meeting venue in the heart of the French Quarter.

BY Curt Wagner April 19, 2019

Demand High for Mobile Event Apps

As millennials push adoption of event tech, a Cvent/Edelman study finds that mobile apps are the top way attendees want to get and share information.

BY Lane Nieset April 15, 2019

France’s Tech Frenzy Attracting Broad Range of Events

Thanks to government initiatives and support from the president, the nation is making a push on the startup and AI fronts. That spirit is reflected in the events it attracts.

BY Rémi Dévé April 12, 2019

Sustainability on Menu at European Food Summit

Annual event draws top chefs to Ljubljana, Slovenia to dine and discuss industry issues.

BY Lane Nieset April 9, 2019

Arne Sorenson’s Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility

From aiming to eliminate plastic straws this year to combatting human trafficking, Marriott International’s CSR initiatives run the gamut. The hotel giant’s CEO shared the thinking behind its philosophy at a Chicago event.

BY David McMillin April 9, 2019

Destinations International Names 2019 30 Under 30 Class

The honorees will be recognized at the Destinations International 2019 Annual Convention, set for July 23-25 in St. Louis, Missouri.

April 8, 2019

Freeman Company Evolves But Stays All in the Family

As Carrie Freeman Parsons takes the reins as Freeman’s chair, she joined Don Freeman Jr. and Joe Popolo in a look back at Freeman’s evolution and growth, and provided Convene with a glimpse of its future.

BY David McMillin April 5, 2019

Making a Difference: How PCMA, Others Celebrated GMID 2019

PCMA and its chapters joined meetings and events industry professionals from around the world April 4 to celebrate the fourth annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID).

BY Curt Wagner April 5, 2019

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