Angela Tupper

Angela Tupper is the Branded Content Editor for Skift Meetings. She has been reporting on both event industry news and event technology for the last four years. Angela’s background includes a combination of writing, editing, marketing, and teaching roles, as well as hands-on experience with association events. With an interest in all topics related to events, she is keen to learn more from industry professionals. She currently calls Montreal, Canada, her home city.

Industry News

Europe’s Test Events Push the Boundaries of Safety. What Can They Teach Us?

Test events are popping up across Europe to gauge the safety of meeting in person as many developed countries move closer to herd immunity status. What have these real-world experiments taught us about the risks?

Angela Tupper | 4 years ago

Technology

How to Make Money on Virtual Events Without Charging Ticket Fees

Angela Tupper | 4 years ago

Industry News

What Texas’ Reopening Can Teach the Event Industry About Mask Mandates

Texas made headlines last month when it lifted all restrictions including its state-wide mask mandate, but industry sources say most businesses are still upholding safety rules that go beyond government requirements — and so far, consumer demand seems to be onside.

Angela Tupper | 4 years ago

Industry News

Events Restart in Spain Despite Rising Cases: Can That Last?

With Barcelona’s 5,000-person concert and Madrid’s HIP Expo, Spain has been revving up its event sector alongside its tourism industry. But even if events continue to receive regulatory approval, the country’s rising case count could derail plans.

Angela Tupper | 4 years ago

Technology

Has Virtual Event Data Raised the Bar for Proving In-Person Event Return on Investment?

Angela Tupper | 4 years ago

Industry News

5,000-Person Barcelona Concert May Offer Hope for In-Person B2B Events

Building on the success of an experimental December event, Barcelona has upped the ante for same-day testing by hosting a concert for 5,000 Covid-screened attendees. Will this prove to be a workable model for B2B events?

Angela Tupper | 4 years ago

Industry News

Are Covid Passports the Key to Reopening Events?

The European Union’s proposed digital Covid passport may soon become the norm worldwide. But will this kind of portable vaccination record also be used for access to public spaces and events? The Israeli model suggests yes, but many remain skeptical.

Angela Tupper | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

The Catch-22 of Zero-Covid Zones: Events Happen But Can Cancel on a Dime

Many have championed Australia and New Zealand for their zero-Covid policy. Crowds of 30,000 daily spectators at the Australian Open reinforce the impression of success. Why, then, do survey results show an event industry on the brink of collapse?

Angela Tupper | 4 years ago

Industry News

How Follow-Up Testing Factors Into the Recovery of Live Events

A February “Stronger Together” joint trade show in Orlando was the first of its kind to trial an onsite testing program. Then news broke about a cluster of infections related to a much smaller testing bubble on the other coast. So how reliable is testing?

Angela Tupper | 4 years ago

Industry News

UK’s Staggered Reopening Plan Presents Big Risks to Events

The UK’s announcement of a staggered end to lockdown restrictions triggered a 600 percent increase in the country’s Ticketmaster sales last week. Concert-goers may have renewed confidence in future events, but how dependable is the projected timeline?

Angela Tupper | 4 years ago