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Derry’s Leap of Faith Pays Off
Here is how this historic city in Northern Ireland won the bid to host its first-ever global event next year.
Brand New CAESARS FORUM Will Feature Two of the Biggest Ballrooms in the World
The company breaks ground on the property this year.
Does Matching Your Sofa Suit You?
Furniture retailer Ikea’s new brand extension is designed to bolster sales in an unusual way.
Meet Two Visionaries
We have the backstory on two winners at the PCMA Education Foundation 2018 Visionary Awards — Community Advocate of the Year Jeff Chase and Event Designer of the Year Phelps R. Hope.
Inclusivity Helps Destinations Prosper
A recent report by the Urban Institute identifies U.S. cities whose economic growth corresponded with the inclusion of low-income residents and communities of color.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality
How can we distinguish between those three goals for the best possible outcome at business events?
Disruptors Target Meetings
Business event organisers can take a lesson from the way that today’s most entrepreneurial business leaders conduct internal meetings.
GDPR Looms. Is EU Ready?
A recent study finds many websites are not compliant with the new regulations.
What Does TR Have to Do With the Future of Events?
Padraic Gilligan, managing partner at Dublin–based event consultancy SoolNua, hosted The Event of the Future, so he knows more than most about how technology could affect events. What does he have to say about last July’s gathering and technology’s impact on face-to-face meetings?
Making Strategic Shifts Pay Off
Nectar Creative Communications managing director, Peta Moore, says small structure changes can have a big impact.
Balancing Act: How to Manage Event Volunteers
On-site staff can make or break an event — volunteer or not — so it’s vital that every team member is thoroughly briefed and engaged.
Behind the Scenes: Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality
How can we distinguish between those three goals for the best possible outcome at business events?