September 2017
How are proposed U.S. travel policies affecting international attendance — and projected attendance — at meetings and conferences in the U.S.? We asked event organizers what they are thinking.
Cover illustration by Shonagh Rae
view digital edition subscribeConvene Survey: How Will Trump’s Travel Policies Affect International Attendance?
Most meeting professionals who responded to our latest survey are worried about the negative effect that new policies will have on the perception of travel to the U.S.
The Shows Must Go On
Every summer, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) brings together thousands of kids — mostly middle- and high-school students — for education, networking, and of course, performing.
The Business of Disney Magic
Not just for families and kids, the original 1955 Disneyland Resort is appealing to event planners in 2017 and beyond.
The 143rd Audio Engineering Society International Convention
For the first time, AES will be co-located with the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2017, creating a one-stop shop for attendees to learn more about the audio and visual fields.
Large City, Small City, Best City
A new report ranks the best cities in the United States based on how ‘Mobile Millennials’ — Americans aged 20 to 36 who have traveled in the past year — rated them in six areas: place, product, programming, people, prosperity, and promotion.
Richard St-Pierre: The Only Relevant KPI Is Happiness
C2 Montreal International President Richard St-Pierre talks about what he means when he says he wants the business conference to touch attendees’ souls, failure, and how he builds teams that keep pushing the envelope.
How Does C2 Montreal Keep Reinventing Itself?
C2 Montreal, one of the most transformative of business events, starts its planning every year with a blank canvas.
What’s Next for Brand USA?
Anne Madison, chief strategy and communications officer for Brand USA, talks about why the organization isn’t worried about a budget proposal to it, and how security and being welcoming go hand in hand.
NCVA Goes to Washington
A new administration was the catalyst for a revamp of the National Venture Capital Association’s annual meeting.
Data Lessons Learned From a First-Time Beacon User
Beacon technology helped answer some longstanding questions for the Water Quality Association — along with much more.
Wonderful Copenhagen’s Jonas Wilstrup
The CFO talks about what he learned from his biggest mistake and why he doesn’t have his next big career goal in mind.
Designing Experiences at MPI World Education Congress
From escape room sessions to nightly after-parties, WEC delivered on MPI’s tagline to “stop planning meetings, and start designing experiences.”
Glampsite
Experient took attendees camping — without abandoning the glamour of its production design.
The Internet Society Celebrates 25 Years With a Global Hybrid Event This Week
InterCommunity 2017 will bring people from around the world together in an event that combines online and face-to-face participants.
The Destination Airport — and Airport Hotel — Is No Joke
These airports and airport hotels are transforming themselves into places where people actually want to spend time.
DMAI’s Rebrand: Q&A with President and CEO Don Welsh
DMAI is no longer. In Montreal at the association’s 2017 Annual Convention in July, its new name — Destinations International — was unveiled along with a fresh look and new logo.
Goodbye, DMAI. Hello, Destinations International.
In July, Destination Marketing Association International officially became Destinations International. But there’s a lot more to talk about than a simple name change.
Planning for the Worst
How one company attempted to recover from a disaster of an event — while it was unfolding.
Behind the Scenes: Everybody Into the Pool
How to encourage diversity at events, from multiple perspectives.
The ‘Dumpster’ Lunch
To spotlight the problem of food waste, WasteExpo 2017 served a delicious meal made entirely of food that was left over or would otherwise have been thrown out.
When the Boss Is You
Five independent planners talk about what’s great about being out on their own, what’s most challenging, and the trends that are on their radar now.
How Your Bad Memory Can Be Good for You
A new report concludes that forgetting things may be your brain’s way of optimizing information.
A Matchmaking Service for Set Up and Tear Down
What if you could share the cost of your AV equipment and stage setup with other events using the same venue? There’s a new booking platform for that.
Room-Block Scammers and Poachers, Beware!
The Stop Online Booking Scams Act, legislation introduced before the U.S. Congress earlier this year, aims to protect both general consumers and meeting attendees from hotel-booking pirates.