The big meetings agency addresses event costs versus creativity, strategic meetings management, and sustainability, showcasing trends with some advice to boot.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is causing disruptions to energy supplies across the E.U., and many businesses—including hotels—might have to adapt by implementing austerity measures.
VisitScotland’s Rory Archibald has launched an advocacy organization for the business-events industry focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as environmental issues.
PCMA’s Convening Asia Pacific event was redesigned for this year to have virtual elements start in July that would lead up to an in-person event in September. All event elements are now on hold.
More than 9,000 planners and suppliers attended last week’s show to discuss the challenges of the new event-planning landscape, make deals, and finally reconnect with colleagues in person.
Planners can learn more about a possible supplier partner over one shared lunch than from a handful of Zoom calls, but they simply might not have that in-person opportunity. Here’s the alternative.
A planner who had experienced tough times before guided his team through the pandemic by relying on interpersonal skills more than technological expertise.
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