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Meetings and Events Coverage

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Making Events Green Starts First With Transportation

Getting rid of plastic straws is nice, but the biggest positive impact will come from cutting back on plane trips and the use of gas-powered cars. At first, these changes may seem overly inconvenient, but that feeling will lessen once attendee expectations start to shift.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Making Events Green Starts First With Transportation

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Wi-Fi’s Frustrating Lack of Progress at Events

Many planners treat Wi-Fi as an afterthought, when really it's become a central part of the event experience, just like food or beverage.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Wi-Fi’s Frustrating Lack of Progress at Events

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Why Is Wi-Fi at Events Still So Bad?

A lot of the same issues that plagued conference Wi-Fi 10 years ago are still around today, even as good internet becomes more and more of a necessity.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Why Is Wi-Fi at Events Still So Bad?

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Data on Event Attendees Is Scattered. Here’s How to Fix It

Event tech companies have to deal with the reality that events are very personal, often making it hard to gather and analyze data on attendees. An all-in-one software platform might help.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Data on Event Attendees Is Scattered. Here’s How to Fix It

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Events Are Personal. Tech Is Not. How the Two Are Reconciling

Events are held for a reason: Companies know that face-to-face interactions and in-person experiences are vital for business. The only problem is that those things are notoriously hard to measure.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Events Are Personal. Tech Is Not. How the Two Are Reconciling

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Navigating Event Risks Gets Even More Complicated for Planners

Identifying the risks is only the first step. Coming up with a plan that keeps attendees safe while respecting their privacy is much harder.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Navigating Event Risks Gets Even More Complicated for Planners

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The Events Industry Is Heading Toward a Digital Turning Point

A widespread tech upgrade is just what the industry needs, and it might be right around the corner.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

The Events Industry Is Heading Toward a Digital Turning Point

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Events Sector Feels Poised for Tech Explosion

The future looks good for meetings and events. That was the vibe coming out of IMEX America in Las Vegas last week, even as some planners worry about trade tensions and a looming economic downturn.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Events Sector Feels Poised for Tech Explosion

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Meeting Planners Aim to Reduce Damage to Local Communities

Companies have realized that climate change dramatically affects their bottom line, and many are giving planners the go-ahead to address sustainability in a more meaningful way.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Meeting Planners Aim to Reduce Damage to Local Communities

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Meeting Planners See Beyond Just Optics on Environment and Overtourism

Planners are starting to embrace their role in addressing climate change — and are moving beyond just surface efforts to preserve the environment and local communities. This trend is an important one, and hopefully continues to pick up speed.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Meeting Planners See Beyond Just Optics on Environment and Overtourism