Should Proof of Vaccination Be Required to Attend Events?
Event and meeting producers share their thoughts on the controversial concept of "vaccine passports."
Must-Read: A Post-Pandemic Playbook for Association Leaders
A new edition of ASAE’s Race for Relevance offers case studies and other tools to help associations move forward after COVID-19.
See the Creative Way Marriott Is Showcasing Its Hybrid Event Capabilities to Planners
Marriott is hosting a series of immersive Hybrid Event Learning Labs, educating meeting planners about safety protocols and capabilities.
15 New Event Industry Job Roles That Emerged During the Pandemic
From technical production managers to hygiene experts to reunion designers, here are some new positions that event firms and venues have been hiring.
Meet the 2021 Connect Association 15 Over 50: The Survivors and Revivers
The Connect Association 15 Over 50 has been shaping the events industry for years. Congratulations to them all.
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8 Creative Ideas for Networking at Hybrid Events
Meeting professionals share how they're using careful planning, virtual platforms, gamification and more to connect virtual and in-person audiences.
Associations Are Asking for Targeted Federal Aid. Here's How You Can Help
A group of live event- and travel-related associations are pleading their case to Congress with the new Economic Bridge Coalition.
How a Hybrid Command Center Helped Organizers Pull Off a 27,000-Attendee Virtual Meeting
The American Geophysical Union’s meeting spanned 13 days and featured 1,000 semi-live sessions and 10,000 prerecorded sessions. Here’s how they did it.
Voices
How to Maintain Employee Loyalty with a Remote Workforce
When times are tough, that’s when employee loyalty really matters. So how do you create loyalty with a remote workforce?
How to Lead in this New Era
We ask three experienced leaders how to guide and inspire employees in these changing times.
F&B
How Caterers Across the U.S. Are Stepping Up to Help Those in Need
In trying times, catering companies have opened their kitchens—and their hearts—to feed others.
9 New Food-Based Activities for Virtual Team Building
From virtual ice cream socials to make-your-own beer classes to on-camera lessons from top chefs, here are some fun new ideas for virtual team building, corp
People
The Messengers: 2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40
Meet Connect Association's 40 Under 40 Class of 2020.
Highlighting Black-Owned Companies and Event Professionals: Corey Briscoe
Corey Briscoe, a recent recipient of Connect's 40 Under 40, shares his story as one of the four leaders behind ABCD & Company and hopes the rise of recog
Places
Case Study: How Los Angeles Is Preparing for the Return of Live Meetings
The CEO of LA Tourism discusses the city's three-pronged approach to recovering its meeting and convention business.
Why Boutique Hotels Will Be Top of Mind for Event Pros in 2021
With smaller gatherings still the norm, these 18 boutique hotel properties are primed for socially distant meetings.
