News & Trends
AIME Leaders Forum Puts Spotlight on Technology and Trends
At Melbourne gathering, executives consider what tech challenges will mean for the business events industry and are urged to harness their power to transform communities.
SmithBucklin’s Trends to Watch in 2019
What will associations be talking about most this year? Association management and services company SmithBucklin explores that question in its 16th annual Circuit publication.
This Hotel Room Can Be Free — If You Don’t Look at Social Media
The “Check Out Suite” will reward guests who want to share more time with their families and less time on sharing status updates.
London Leads Europe’s Tech Scene
The self-proclaimed ‘AI Growth Capital of Europe’ draws some of the globe’s key AI events.
Time for a Wake-Up Call for Airbnb’s Business Model
As Airbnb eyes opportunities to attract more event attendees and other business travelers, roadblocks loom on the horizon.
VisitDallas Responds to Audit Concerns
A city audit of VisitDallas offers a reminder that the vital economic contribution that CVBs make needs to be consistently spelled out to local lawmakers and residents.
Post-Brexit, Can the U.K. Remain an Event Base?
The UFI European Conference is to take place in Birmingham in May, just weeks after the U.K. is expected to split from the EU. That offers attendees a firsthand look at a changing global landscape.
Pass the Popcorn: Planners Watch the Fyre Festival Documentaries
Two documentaries explore the fallout from the Titanic of event planning — and event strategists weigh in.
5G in the Event Space: What Can Strategists Expect?
What should strategists expect this year and next?
Safety at the Forefront: Event Planners Making Security Top Priority
Event planners who have cited safety and security at destinations as a major worry are increasing their emphasis on planning for emergencies.
Lasting Impact: CSR Initiatives at ICCA Congress in Dubai Aid Blindness-Prevention Charity
CSR Initiatives at ICCA Congress in Dubai aid blindness-prevention charity.
Why the Sustainability of the Trade-Show Business Model is in Question
The most glaring of five realities of the B2B buyer — that three out of four B2B buyers conduct the majority of their research before talking to a salesperson — remains a major issue a year after we first discussed it.