How Eclectic Aspen Plays as an Event Destination
A walkable downtown and a range of venue and accommodation options put this mountain resort known as a playground for the wealthy within reach for events, Convene discovers on a recent fam trip.
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Sound Barriers: Keeping Focus in a Noisy Open Office
Our inability to focus at work isn’t just a result of digital distractions. Our workplace environments also can contribute to the problem.
Shoptalk’s All-Women Speaker Lineup Is Bold. Is It Fair?
Shoptalk’s decision to go with female-only speakers at its 2020 event was applauded widely as a bold move, but not uniformly seen as a good idea. Here are two things to consider.
Events Industry Forecast: What’s Next in Tech, Travel, Lodging, Exhibitions
In our annual Events Industry Forecast, Convene’s editors take a look at the top trends and new ideas shaping the meetings industry — and what’s on the horizon.
What Meeting Planners Can Do to Reduce Food Waste
There are multiple ways event organizers can use their roles to lower food waste, from asking for low-waster food options to utilizing new technologies for calculating food usage to donating edible leftovers whenever possible.
Airbnb Is Heading to Antarctica with Sabbatical Program
No one is renting out their home — the company is inviting volunteers to spend some time at the South Pole, as part of its Sabbatical program, aimed at travel to ‘do good.’ The initiative, however, has raised a few eyebrows.
Moving the Needle on Food Donations from Events
Yes, you can donate unused prepared leftovers from events with little liability risk, but it takes early planning, and working closely with partners.
Nudging Healthy Behavior on Site
Aside from its physical attributes, how can a convention center promote healthy behavior among everyone who inhabits it — from event attendees to its staff? Convene traveled to Milan, via Las Vegas, to find out.
Will Automation Put Women Out of Work?
Experts say the gender issues that traditionally have impacted women more than their male counterparts could create even bigger barriers for them as all workers face changes in technology and automation.
Tip Sheet for Eliminating Single-Use Plastics from a Conference
After creating a near plastic-free annual conference, the Australian Marine Sciences Association and event management organization Encanta created a tip sheet for other groups hoping to reduce the use of plastics at meetings. They share what they did, what they missed, what they learned, and what challenges remain.
HospitableMe’s Mission: Teaching LGBTQ Sensitivity
HospitableMe helps tourism and hospitality industry professionals make LGBTQ travelers feel welcome. Sometimes, its founder says, that requires “a little bit of history, a little bit of sociology, a little bit of biology, a little bit of Ripley’s Believe It or Not, to kind of bring [them] around.”
Best in Show 2019: Inspiring Examples of Meeting Design
There’s no shortage of creativity when it comes to professionals designing their events. For this year’s annual Best in Show, Convene shares how some organizers’ innovative initiatives have set their events apart.