Informa's latest financial update offers some insight into the direction of the industry. While trade shows continue to be part of the picture, there is a clear shift towards taking advantage of the valuable data collected through its B2B events and digital services.
How Destinations Like Cannes With Slow Vaccine Rollouts Prepare for Covid-Safe Events
The biggest convention center in Cannes recently announced that it is introducing a medical concierge service as an added measure of protection against Covid-19. Will destinations continue to focus on Covid safety with vaccine rollouts in full swing?
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?
Third-Party Event Planners Are Taking Charge to Protect Their Contracts — Will It Last?
The sweeping cancellations and pandemic-related uncertainties have exposed vulnerabilities in the way third-party planners get paid, which is pushing some to redefine their contracts in order to protect their interests. Is this sustainable?
Eventbrite’s Self-Serve Ticket Model Powers It to Third Straight Quarter of Growth
Online ticketing and tech platform Eventbrite continued to feel the effects of the pandemic in the first quarter of 2021, but its outlook is positive for the remainder of the year as it continues its recovery.
Event Tech Company Bevy Prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Latest Funding Round
A 2018 study showed that only 3 percent of venture partners are Black, but event tech company Bevy’s latest funding round sparked change with a 70 percent Black investor pool. This initiative leads the way for organizational success and inclusive solutions.
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.
Multilingual Video Platform KUDO Raises $21 Million to Help Interpret at Events
Multilingual video conferencing platform KUDO recently raised $21 million. But as many platforms build automatic captions and translation into their services, where is that investor confidence coming from?
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.