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Moving Beyond Gadgetry to Engage Conference Attendees

You can easily find VR hardware at an event. But is it delivering the all-important attendee engagement? Probably not, say industry experts, who advise choosing event tech wisely.

April 22, 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

AC Forum Delivering Cutting-Edge Education

Working closely with the Leading Centres of Europe and the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau, AC Forum will offer two collaborative learning experiences for its members this year.

BY Chantelle Dietz 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

Share Your Favorite Food, Travel Experiences with Bites & Sites

PCMA Convene launches a new newsletter with a keen focus on the F&B and travel parts of the event experience. Let us know what you think.

BY Convene Editors April 22, 2019

A Better Way to Serve Special Meal Requests

This one rule of thumb makes special food requests less awkward for attendees at seated meal events.

BY Molly Petrilla April 22, 2019

Why the Nightlife Is the Good Life in World’s Best Cities

Recent research indicates that night-time industries are key to a city’s appeal among visitors — and to its prosperity.

BY Barbara Palmer April 22, 2019

3 Ways to Speed Up Your Event Beverage Service

Seattle-based chef, mixologist, and entrepreneur Kathy Casey said efficiency at bars is key to providing guests with a better overall experience at your next reception or meal event.

BY Curt Wagner 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

Webinar: Creating a Sustainable Future for Events

Taking some sustainable steps at your events can make a fantastic impression on attendees while helping the environment — and saving money.

April 19, 2019

Convicts, Addicts, Attendees Run with a Purpose

A recycling industry convention in Los Angeles united attendees with an unlikely group of guests for a morning run that went far in making meaningful connections.

BY David McMillin April 19, 2019

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