Now that business events have come roaring back has Zoom — the lifeline for many companies whose employees couldn’t or wouldn’t meet in person — become less relevant? Absolutely not.
Meeting Spaces Evolve to Accommodate Hybrid Work Demands
In a world where the word pivot took on new dimensions two years ago, the concept of hybrid meetings has followed suit. Investment in new technology and flexible spaces allows venues to host attendees from anywhere, putting fuel back into the tank of an events industry that needs it.
Event Tech Hit by the Perfect Storm
Event tech has slumped lower than investors predicted. The delight of returning to in-person events is laden with a backlash towards virtual events. Nevertheless, event tech is here to stay and there are plenty of reasons to anticipate a recovery.
Event Data Is a Goldmine, But Planners Can’t Do It Alone
With inflation rising and competition for attendee attention heating up, event organizers can't afford to miss the mark. A solid event strategy is now more necessary than ever, and the surest way to get there is by learning from event data. How do you figure out which data will deliver real value? That's where the right guidance can be vital. Here are 11 expert tips that will empower you to leverage event analytics at every stage in the planning process.
Attention Meeting Planners: Instant Booking Is Finally Here
Most industry players still insist that business meetings are too complex for instant booking to be a realistic option. Thanks to platforms like Groups360 working together with major hotel brands, those old assumptions are quickly becoming outdated. Instant booking and streamlined RFPs are finally here, and the tools are only going to get better. Find out what’s possible today, and what’s coming soon.
Why Corporations Demand Multilingual Meetings
AI-powered interpretation platform Wordly released a new report on corporate usage of multilingual interpretation for events. Over 200 U.S and UK-based corporate planners responded to the survey, all working for companies with over 500 staff in either marketing or sales roles. According to the report, six or more languages are spoken at 60 percent of […]
Learn the Latest Efficiency Hacks That Event Tech Has to Offer
Event planners who are feeling overwhelmed with their current workloads might look at event tech as an added challenge they simply don’t have time for right now. It’s an understandable outlook given all the emphasis lately on live streaming tools — and even futuristic visions of the metaverse. For many planners, all the bells and […]