Connect 2020: A Year Like No Other
The COVID-19 pandemic ensured this year’s annual Connect 2020 conference at Orlando World Center Marriott was like no other.
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See How This Corporate Meeting Offers a Template for Future Live Events
Looking for a glimmer of hope for the meetings industry? See how this corporate meeting gathered nearly 200 employees in Austin—safely and successfully.
Event Planners Seek Customization in an Age of Uncertainty
Software companies race to provide solutions for event planners who are having to pivot quickly in a post-COVID-19 world.
Bringing Back the Soul of Live Events
The million-dollar question: When will we see the return of in-person, live events? Leadership at Parag
How Israel Reinvented Its Image
Israel has always been a popular travel destination for religious sites.
Do's and Don’ts for Virtual Interviews and Networking
Are you still struggling with online interactions like virtual interviews and networking? Zoom in to this.
6 Stage Design Tips for Livestreamed Events
Production pros discuss what color schemes work best on camera, tricks for spacing presenters apart in a natural way, why proper lighting is crucial, and mor
6 Stage Design Tips for Livestreamed Events
Production pros discuss what color schemes work best on camera, tricks for spacing presenters apart in a natural way, why proper lighting is crucial and more
12 Fall-Inspired Design, Catering, and Activation Ideas From Past Events
We're dreaming up fall inspiration with a look back at 12 festive event design, catering, and activation ideas sure to spice up the season’s soirees.
How This Event Technology Can Help Guests Feel Safe Gathering Again
COVID-19 has forced countless meeting professionals to rethink the meaning of “business as usual.” Here’s how one took matters into his own hands via event t
FAQ Connect Rebooking in Orlando 2020
Connect Marketplace 2020 To Be Held Over Same Dates at Orlando World Center Marr
6 Outdoor Venues to Host Your Next Event
With nearly everyone practicing social distancing, outdoor venues and event spaces are more popular than ever.
Host Meetings at This New Virtual Studio in Houston
The Avenida Houston is changing the way planners meet with its new virtual studio and “Catch and Kill’’ air filtration system
All Zoomed Out? Hit Refresh With This New Virtual and Hybrid Meetings Technology
Here's how meeting and event space company Convene reimagined its offerings with enhanced Virtual Meetings technology.
How To Stay Alert Against New Cyberattack Methods
Planners need to stay alert against new cyberattack methods. Discover what smishing and vishing are, along with best practices.
Promotional Sales Companies Hit Hard, Find Niche In Crisis
There aren't as many face-to-face events right now, but promotional companies like PMSI and iPromo remain as busy and relevant as ever.
10 Skills Every Event Planner Needs in a COVID-19 World
From technical knowledge to crisis communications plans, event professionals discuss the skills most crucial for the industry's new normal.
Meetings Are Still Happening Around the Country. Here's What They Look Like.
Several large, high-profile conferences—as well as smaller meetings and events—have taken place recently with cutting-edge safety measures in place.
A New Organization Plans to Diversify the Event Industry
The newly launched National Events Council encourages decision-makers in the industry to take the 20% Pledge—that is, to increase hiring BIPOC at every level
Facilities Move to Attain GBAC Star Accreditation
Move over LEED certifications. Venues now covet GBAC Star accreditation to prove readiness for illness.
Hotel Dryce: New Boutique Hotel Coming to Fort Worth, Texas
Black entrepreneur Jonathan Morris is too busy making a name for himself in the Lone Star State hotel industry to let a pandemic slow him down.
Did You See Those Empty Tables on the National Mall?
The Live Events Coalition is hosting a series of no-show events across the country to bring attention to our industry, which has been hit so hard.
New Hotel Jobs Arise From COVID-19
From social distancing ambassadors to hygiene teams, hotels around the country are inventing new positions in hospitality.
