Event Management
Maritz Reveals Trade Show Registration Trends
Maritz takes a closer look at new attendee behavior and shares insights on how to optimize revenue and attendance.
Event Management
Tips and tactics to make you a successful an event planner. Learn how to perfect your event planning skills and become a better event professional. Advance your career and reach your goals by learning from the best event managers and specialists in the event industry worldwide.
Destinations
Destination Brief: No Sales Tax in Portland Leads To Hero Event Experiences
Event planners face the challenge of creating ever more immersive and exciting event experiences but on a tighter budget. Portland’s zero sales tax, outside-the-box thinking, thriving foodie culture, and varied event venues are helping them to answer the call.
Event Management
How Compression is Reshaping the Meetings Industry
The number of potential dates to host meetings and conferences has shrunk making it difficult for budget-conscious groups to compete for peak days. In addition, there are compression issues for space that groups must contend with.
Event Management
New Bureau Launches to Meet High Demand for AI Speakers
Keynote speakers with expertise in artificial intelligence are in high demand as organizations embrace the new technology. One emerging speakers bureau is crafting bespoke sessions to meet client objectives.
Event Management
Thomas Reiser: The Evolution of Association Management
Associations are at a critical crossroads in redefining their value to members. Thomas Reiser shares his blueprint for revitalizing the relevance of medical societies in the post-pandemic era.
Announcements
New FTC Rule Addresses Common Event Scams
A new ruling by the Federal Trade Commission targets scammers seeking to rip off the business events industry, paving the way for direct monetary compensation from bad actors.
Event Management
The New Age of Data-Driven Event Strategies
In the quest to navigate the event data deluge, the real challenge lies in separating insightful narratives from mere numbers. It's the human touch—crafting memorable experiences and compelling stories—that will ultimately define the success of events in the data-driven age.
Event Management
Why Pipeline Is the Ultimate Goal of Building Communities
Sales pipeline and community engagement aren't inherently at odds. When the balance is right, companies can successfully foster, support and monetize communities that positively affect their profits.
Event Management
How to Plan for Attendees with Dietary Requirements
Vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and nut allergies are just some of the dietary requirements that event professionals should be aware of.
Event Management
When Tragedy Strikes at Events
The CEO of the software company Vistex died after falling 20 feet to the stage with approximately 700 audience members watching. Accidents happen. Do you have contingency plans in place?