How Essence Prioritized Both the Digital and In-Person Experience at the Essence Festival
The publisher employed several strategies to keep participants at the 2021 Essence Festival in New Orleans safe and invested in an upgraded digital experience.
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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.
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.
Visit Seattle’s Tom Norwalk Looks Back and Ahead
Visit Seattle’s president and CEO spoke with Convene shortly after he announced his retirement about his early days in the hospitality industry, how he never thought he would want to work for a CVB, and what he is most looking forward to — in his home city and in his retirement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples in Seattle
Why Visit Seattle has become more vocal about honoring its Indigenous communities and heritage.
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.