How Can Color Elevate an Event Experience?
The transformative impact of color took center stage at a recent event, where design and cuisine merged to create a multisensory experience.
Andrea has been covering meetings, events, and trade shows for more than three decades. She is the proud recipient of many journalism awards, the most recent of which was a story featuring Ron Walden, Reed Exhibitions USA’s first Global Executive Sponsor for Race. She received a B.A. from New York University, majoring in English and journalism. She kicks off every summer by participating in the Spring Lake Five Mile run and spends many weekends “down the shore” enjoying Asbury Park’s dynamic music scene.
Women Leaders in Meetings: Monique Ruff-Bell
Monique Ruff-Bell exemplifies leadership at TED rooted in strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and bold thinking. She balances vision with empathy, inspiring others.
Four Ways the Trump Administration Could Impact Medical Meetings
Robert F. Kennedy is promising big changes to the healthcare industry if he is confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. When it comes to medical meetings, plenty is at stake.
The Challenge of Non-Exhibiting Suppliers at Trade Shows
When sellers do business on a trade show floor without paying for the privilege to do so, it creates two issues: organizers miss out on revenue, and paying exhibitors feel cheated. A recent show put measures in place to stop this from happening.
Olympic Lessons in Sustainability, Safety, and Innovation
Panos Tzivanidis, director of corporate events and services for the International Olympic Committee shares lessons learned from the 2024 Paris Games.
Meeting Planners Navigate Rising Costs and Shifting Work Models
Concerns linger about destination safety, rising costs, audiovisual/tech expenses, and hotel contract inflexibility, according to Future Partners State of the Meetings & Convention Industry research.
How Freeman Manages a Five-Generation Workforce
With Gen Z officially surpassing Boomers in the workforce, new values are reshaping industries, including the events sector. According to the Freeman 2024 Event Organizer Trends Data. a workforce that spans five generations is driving change and innovation.
Clarion Events Makes Another Acquisition – Are More Deals Coming?
Even with the possibility of Clarion Events being sold by its private equity owner Blackstone, the company is still bullish about its acquisitions. Its most recent is Eaton Hall Exhibitions.
Are Convention Centers Worth It?
Despite skepticism from critics, proponents argue convention centers are vital economic drivers that support local businesses, tourism, and hospitality industries.
Adelaide Invests in Business Events to Drive Economic Growth
The South Australian government has committed additional funds to support business events in Adelaide. These financial incentives seem to be working.