The U.S. Supreme Court’s seismic decision to strike down Roe v. Wade is sending shock waves through the events industry.
Horror Stories From Labor Shortages Affecting Events
Labor shortages are impacting events in multiple and sometimes completely unforeseen ways. Four event experts candidly share their horror stories. Treat these as warnings for those hosting events in the weeks and months ahead.
How Events Can Make Non-Drinkers Feel Included
When bourbon maker Old Forester started offering alcohol-free mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby, it became clear that non-alcoholic beverages had become a thing. And to many event planners, the companies they work for, as well as attendees, that is a good thing. There are plenty of reasons to provide non-alcoholic (NA) alternatives at events. […]
Are Zero Waste and Emissions Festivals a Testing Ground for Sustainability in Events?
The circular economy has been called the new paradigm in sustainability. According to Alexandre Lemille, managing director of Anthesis Group, a sustainability services company, the term circular refers to products that do not produce future waste or pollution either directly or indirectly. Circular is not recycling, which minimizes the life cycle of an object. For […]
Atlantic City – A Budding Destination for Cannabis 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?
Childcare at Events Remains Expensive and Still Hard to Come By
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.