Untethered Raises Funds and Unites Events Industry
Hubb CEO Allie Magyar explains how and why she put together a virtual conference for the events industry in six weeks
10 Useful, Fun Ideas for Virtual Event Deliveries
Delivered swag and care packages are a popular way to immerse attendees in your virtual event. Here are the coolest ideas we've spotted lately.
Will Sustainability Efforts Go By the Wayside?
The events world is changing every day due to COVID-19—and there is fear recent strides in sustainability will be placed on hold.
Do Event Organizers Need Waivers of Liability for COVID-19?
You may not need waivers to avoid liability holding a live event, but there are plenty of challenges ahead for planners going forward.
Closing the Gap on Language Barriers
Sue Reager, chief technology officer for Language Preservation Technologies—Tywi, discusses ways to make language inclusive to all event attendees.
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TRENDS
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Sign of the Times: Shields Part of Events’ Future
Plexiglass and glass shields can be used for safety and sponsorship opportunities.
Voices
Meet the New Me for a New World
The COVID-19 crisis has been a wake-up call for Courtney Stanley, who discovered her new self.
Now Is the Time for the Events Industry to Come Together
In the wake of the coronavirus, planners and suppliers should work in unison to recover.
F&B
What Will Event Catering Will Look Like in the Future?
Bye bye buffets? Hello more elbow room and branded masks? Here’s how guests might be served at in-person events moving forward.
Name Your Shot: A COVID-19 Drinking Game
Sick of hearing the same words over and over again during the COVID-19 crisis? Make a drinking game of it.
People
Rhanee Palma Makes History as Visit Oakland’s Chief Sales Officer
In November, Rhanee Palma, CDME, became the first Filipina-American to hold a C-Suite position (chief sales officer) at Visit Oakland.
Sustainability Tips From Kyle Michaud
Kyle Michaud is the CEO and founder of Experience Expositions, and his goal is to inspire people and the industry to think greener.
Places
Chattanooga Film Festival Displays City's Bandwidth for Events
Chattanooga’s powerful fiber optic network allows for large-scale events reliant on technology.
Hotels Present New Amenities to Guests Upon Return
Luxury picnics, immunity-boosting elixirs and more await guests heading back to hotels.
