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Roller-Skating Carhops? How One CVB Took a Retro Approach to Safely Showcase its Dining Scene
Newport Beach & Company serves up good food, entertainment, and safety during socially distanced media event promoting the city’s first-ever restaurant month campaign.
Faculty Webinar: Navigating the Future of Events
The world of events is changing. Organizations and their members have now embraced the idea of digital meetings and events, something that many may have never considered before. Our experts, Hud Englehart and Jim Russell, will discuss where the industry was, how it is transitioning, and what they see for the future.
5 Reasons Why and 5 Ways to Bring Meditation Into Your Virtual Event
Thinking of adding an optional mindfulness session to your online event program? Here’s a handful of things to keep in mind.
Columbus: An Ally in the Fight Against Social Injustice
As demonstrations have rippled through the country in recent months, Experience Columbus has taken decisive actions to communicate it supports minority communities.
Five Questions for George Aguel
As the Visit Orlando CEO prepares for his retirement after a 46-year career in hospitality and tourism, he reflects on his achievements, what’s next, and his thoughts on the industry’s recovery.
All-Virtual or Hybrid? How One Conference Planned for Both Scenarios
While deciding whether an on-site program component was feasible for the Hotel Data Conference or if it would have to be held entirely online, organizers took a proactive strategy that would work in either case.
Planning for Virtual Participation and Revenues
Are there any yardsticks yet for attendance, exhibitors, and the number of sessions for virtual vs. in-person event formats? Meeting professionals discussed the topic in a recent Catalyst community thread.
Scientific Meetings Are Going Virtual and Reaching the World
When scientific meetings go online, their audiences, as well as their potential for knowledge-sharing, grow exponentially.
Checking in With Melvin Tennant of Meet Minneapolis
Tennant is in charge of marketing a destination where a movement was reborn. Here’s how he is leading his team through its complex challenges.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Convention Centers Continue to Serve Communities
During the pandemic — and now hurricane season — convention centers are providing their spaces and meals to local populations in need.