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Top Trends Shaping Mobile Event Apps in 2022

Mobile technology plays a leading role in creating compelling hybrid event experiences. Understanding the key trends for mobile event apps in 2022 is a great starting point for selecting the right apps and working with providers in the most productive way.

2 years ago
Top Trends Shaping Mobile Event Apps in 2022

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Event Contract Negotiations in 2022 Are a Whole New Game

Crafting the right attrition and cancellation clauses in event contracts is more important than ever. Despite continued uncertainty, planners can no longer count on the low rates and flexibility hotels offered at the height of the pandemic. Contract experts share their advice on how best to negotiate in the current climate.  

2 years ago
Event Contract Negotiations in 2022 Are a Whole New Game

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The Tricky Dilemma of Excluding Russian Participation From Events

While the event industry’s reaction to the crisis in Ukraine has varied — ranging from statements of support to direct offers of employment for those affected — few global events have triggered this level of solidarity. Meanwhile, figuring out how and who to exclude in terms of Russian participation from events is proving difficult.

2 years ago
The Tricky Dilemma of Excluding Russian Participation From Events

Online Travel

Ukraine Bookers on Airbnb Get Duped Despite Heartfelt Support

Airbnb bookings in Ukraine are very well-intentioned and much of it may be going to hard-hit individual hosts. However, Airbnb doesn’t expressly identify professional hosts so a chunk of the funds may be unwittingly going to big property managers that aren’t even based in Ukraine.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Ukraine Bookers on Airbnb Get Duped Despite Heartfelt Support

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Cvent Offers Glimpse Into Return of In-Person Events This Year

Cvent’s earnings call on Thursday confirmed that they’ve had a good year, and they forecast strong growth ahead. As the company moves to invest in expanding its SaaS offerings, will betting on hybrid events pay off?

2 years ago
Cvent Offers Glimpse Into Return of In-Person Events This Year

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The Challenge of Managing Event Networking in the Metaverse

Metaverse events allow attendees to meet online in an embodied, 3D form. Can event organizers fall back on tried and tested face-to-face networking models in this brave new world? For now, new technologies will have to be met with novel approaches.

2 years ago
The Challenge of Managing Event Networking in the Metaverse

Airlines

U.S. to Close Airspace to Russian Aircraft

The U.S. finally joined the countries that have already banned Russian aircraft from their airspaces, with President Biden using his State of the Union address to trumpet the news. The world is quickly boxing out Russian aviation from all directions.

Rami Ayyub and Stephen Coates, Reuters | 2 years ago

U.S. to Close Airspace to Russian Aircraft

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IMEX to Exclude Russia State Attendees From Frankfurt Event

As the first major event to exclude Russian participation, IMEX joins the growing global response to the invasion of Ukraine with economic sanctions and punitive measures.

2 years ago
IMEX to Exclude Russia State Attendees From Frankfurt Event

Airlines

A Top Candidate for FAA Administrator Job on Aviation Challenges Ahead

John Boccieri has a full resume as fighter pilot, United Airlines pilot, politician, and air base vice commander. In his quest to be FAA administrator, he has been winning endorsements.

Ted Reed, Skift | 2 years ago

A Top Candidate for FAA Administrator Job on Aviation Challenges Ahead

EventMB

Does Hopin’s Downsizing Signal a Top for the Virtual Event Tech Boom?

Given the projected recovery of in-person events, many are speculating that virtual event tech may not be as hot as it once was. In light of the recent layoffs at Hopin, we asked event tech industry leaders how they see the sector evolving from here.

2 years ago
Does Hopin’s Downsizing Signal a Top for the Virtual Event Tech Boom?