Articles tagged “events”

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Online groups and chat rooms for event planners are proliferating, resulting in much curiosity. Planners wonder if it’s better to post or chat? Are they worth paying to join, and if so, which ones? 

Mergers and acquisitions are changing the landscape of the events industry. What does that mean for you?

There are more certificates for event planners than ever before. The question is, are they a real measure of competence? And is the more rigorous certification process worth the time, effort, and money?

When it comes to putting on a great event, *everything* matters to make it so.

The floodgates have opened, and travel is back, but where have all the event attendees gone? A number of factors have grounded them and kept attendance well below pre-pandemic levels.

Hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, floods, and other weather events are realities event professionals must plan for. A detailed disaster preparedness plan is key.

In-person meetings and events are back, and attendees are gravitating toward personalized experiences that foster human connection. Driven by a commitment to innovation, The Venetian Resort partners with meeting planners to deliver memorable moments that can’t be created by virtual events.

Collision, North America’s fastest-growing tech conference, attracted 35,000 attendees to Toronto, not without issues. Communication breakdowns between the planning team and security threw a wrench into the sold-out conference’s best-laid plans. Still, the gathering makes it clear that people are willing to travel globally for events when they think it’s worth it. 

Event tech has slumped lower than investors predicted. The delight of returning to in-person events is laden with a backlash towards virtual events. Nevertheless, event tech is here to stay and there are plenty of reasons to anticipate a recovery.