News & Trends

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

Convening Leaders 2022 Speaker Mateo Salvatto: ‘Imagine What Any of Us Can Do’

Meet the 22-year-old entrepreneur, author, and innovator whose free app Háblalo has started a global conversation about inclusion.

BY Barbara Palmer October 15, 2021

Working From Home: It’s Complicated

Remote workers historically have worked longer hours and gotten less recognition than their office-based colleagues. It doesn’t have to be that way, says an expert on organizational behavior.

BY Barbara Palmer October 14, 2021

Marriott and Howard University Address Equity in Hospitality

Beginning on Oct. 25, the Howard Hospitality Week event will bring together Howard University students and hospitality leaders.

BY Casey Gale October 13, 2021

Leaving Your Event’s Host City Better Because You Were There

After living through a pandemic, conference participants will be more apt to lean towards conferences that align with their beliefs and passions through corporate social responsibility efforts.

BY Dave Lutz, CMP October 13, 2021

Getting Serious About Sustainable Event Design

Event and experience designers have the opportunity to create an environment that is not only physically and emotionally transformative for attendees, but also has an impact on sustainability. Here’s how to start.

BY Don Neal October 13, 2021

The Peaks and Valleys of Events Industry Recovery

The business events industry’s recovery may not be following the straight path that we had hoped, but it is taking shape in other ways.

BY Michelle Russell October 8, 2021

Uncovering the Hidden World of Fantastic Fungi

This virtual mycelium meeting is expected to draw mycophiles of all kinds to explore topics like health and wellness, authentic indigenous use of mushrooms, fungi food demos, and environment solutions.

BY Casey Gale October 8, 2021

DMOs Take on an Expanded Role

The pandemic has given CVBs a fresh opportunity to partner with economic development agencies to benefit their destinations in the short- and long-term.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst October 8, 2021

Honoring Indigenous Peoples in Seattle

Why Visit Seattle has become more vocal about honoring its Indigenous communities and heritage.

BY Barbara Palmer October 7, 2021

New Roles, New Platforms in the New Workplace

The pandemic has remade the workforce experience, ushering in new roles, responsibilities, and tech solutions to meet hybrid workplace demands.

BY Michelle Russell October 7, 2021

How Convention Centers Are Incubating Events Industry Recovery

Convention centers around the world have repurposed their facilities to meet the needs of hybrid and virtual events — and the Palais des congrès de Montréal is tapping into the future of events in a different way.

BY Barbara Palmer October 7, 2021

The Lines Are Blurring Between Event Production and ‘Other Worlds’

Google’s global events account manager, Megan Henshall, talks about how a new initiative at Google is exploring opportunities for events in the metaverse — and what that means for the business events industry.

BY Michelle Russell October 7, 2021

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