Articles tagged “events”

An effort is underway to make Atlantic City a premier cannabis convention destination. There is talk of a cannabis campus that will grow, cultivate, and sell various forms of marijuana. Can weed do for AC what gambling could not?

Old warehouses and unused industrial spaces are finding new beginnings in so-called second-tier cities. As Baltimore invests in nine massive revitalization projects, the developments are breathing new life into the community while creating opportunities for event organizers to deliver unforgettable experiences at affordable price points.

A rogue speaker can damage an event or company's reputation. There's no full-proof way to stop this, but there are ways to minimize the chances of this happening.

Some Las Vegas wedding chapels have received cease-and-desist letters instructing them to make sure Elvis has left the building. What does this mean for events where Elvis impersonators are a staple?

While the pandemic dealt a hard blow to companies that arrange childcare at events, forcing some of them out of business, those who survived are now seeing a surge of demand as live events return. However, given staffing shortages and soaring costs, those seeking childcare at events must be prepared to plan in advance and stretch the budget.

As the business events community gathers in Germany for the 20th anniversary of IMEX Frankfurt, not only is there is focus on reconnecting after being away for two years but on sustainability as well.

Renewed energy from attendees and exhibitors fills the halls of Messe Frankfurt at IMEX Frankfurt. The annual worldwide exhibition for the global business events community gathers this week after a two-year Covid hiatus.

What does it really mean to plan an “accessible” meeting or event? While most commonly thought of as ensuring that facilities are accessible for wheelchairs, it’s more complex than that. It means anticipating and addressing a wide spectrum of needs among attendees and presenters, encompassing everything from dietary, hearing, vision, scent allergies, mobility, and much more.

This report ranks destinations based on representation in international association leadership. It introduces a “harnessing ratio” as an indicator of how well destinations are leveraging their intellectual capital to attract conventions.

If the last two years have proved anything, it is how difficult producing a hybrid event is, but for CES, being one of the largest events in the world, the demands and expectations are two-fold.