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.
‘Red Light’ Demonstrations Unite an Events Industry in Need of Emergency Funding
Events are stuck between a rock and a hard place: Many government assistance programs are set to expire, but events are nowhere near a real comeback. Eventprofs are taking to the streets demanding action and continued support.
How Event Destinations Are Adapting to a Virtual Market
Event planners have arguably never faced more barriers than they do now. If destination marketers want to pitch their destinations successfully, they need to take into account that nearly all events are online now.
When to Charge Sales Tax for Virtual Events
If virtual events have one undeniable advantage, it’s their potential for a much wider reach than traditional in-person events. The catch is that this expanded scope can mean much more complicated tax implications under US law.
What Event Planners Need to Know About Health & Safety Certifications
More and more venues are advertizing their new health and safety certifications, but event planners may be surprised to learn that many operate on the honor system. Without verification or enforcement, what do these really have to offer?
How Event Destinations Attract New Business in the Midst of a Pandemic
A decline in Covid-19 cases and relaxed border controls in some regions has tasked CVBs and DMCs with a new challenge: promoting their destinations as safe and secure in the midst of a pandemic that is far from over.
Social Distancing Events: How to Get Attendees to Follow the Rules
As hybrid and in-person events return, the conversation has now turned to physical distancing and other risk-mitigation efforts like masks and face shields. The early results suggest that universal compliance with social distancing rules might be an unrealistic expectation.
What Tech Needs to Provide to Make Virtual Events a Success
In fact, 40 percent of respondents to a recent EventMB survey answered “no” when asked if they had been successful at pivoting their events to a virtual platform. When asked to evaluate their successes in terms of a sliding scale instead of a yes or no answer, roughly 60 percent of respondents had less than […]
How to Screen Event Attendees for Covid-19 On-Site
As in-person events resume, many options for screening attendees for possible infection are emerging. Each has its pros and cons, and sorting out which is right for your event presents its own challenges. Here, we offer a breakdown of the different methods in terms of cost, accuracy, and scalability.
The Role Destination Marketing Can Play in the Recovery of Events
The events industry reeled as large-scale gatherings were shut down, and they will likely be among the last activities to reopen. Without the draw of physical locations, destinations will have to find a new role in the recovery of the industry.