New Private Industry Group, ELX
July 12th marked the official kickoff of ELX, the Event Leaders Exchange. ELX is a members-only community for, and led by, global heads of meetings and events for some of the largest organizations in the world.
The Latest on Independent Contractors
AB5, enacted in 2019, has put pressure on gig-economy companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash who are incorrectly classifying independent contractors, and has implications for a broad range of industries, including the meeting industry.
#EventProfs Community Is Live and Online 24/7/365
Despite rumors to the contrary, it is possible to create an online community that has 24/7/365 engagement.
Is It Time to Mask Up Again?
Once again, meeting organizers are considering—and sometimes reinstating—mask requirements to combat the highly contagious BA.5 variant.
ASAE Adds Community Pop-Ups to 2022 Annual Meeting
ASAE is adding Community Pop-Ups to bring together under-represented communities during its Annual Meeting In August.
New Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers with Disabilities
A new Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers with Disabilities, announced by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, will affect travel for 70 million Americans.
Incentive Travel Trends: Beaches, Luxury and Relaxation Time Are Top Preferences on IRF Survey
The IRF survey found robust enthusiasm for luxury group incentives and Hawaii as the top ranked destination choice.
Canada Shows Off Its Many Charms at Incentive Canada
Destination Canada's Jennifer Attersall interviews SITE's Padraic Gilligan about what he calls "transformational incentive travel."
Testing is the Best Defense Against BA.5
With BA.5, a planner's only defense these days is testing, overtaking proof-of-vaccination as a way to ensure attendee health and safety.
Travel Tips for Road Warrior Planners
Prevue turned to the best source for travel tips on everything from packing to eating healthy—meeting planners.
Sustainable Events Standards Updated
The new Events Industry Council Sustainable Events Standards make it easier for event organizers and suppliers to meet sustainability criteria.
Be a Part of Kind July
Kind July is the legacy of brothers Thomas and Stuart Kelly, who both unnecessarily lost their lives. Thomas Kelly was killed in a violent bullying attack, and his younger brother Stuart took his life four years later—both on July 4 when they were 18 years old.
Sustainability a Growing Planner Priority
Meeting and event planners are increasingly asking their venues to provide their social responsibility and environmental credentials.
Top 7 Incentive Travel Trends
Top incentive industry professionals share some of the top trends in the fast-moving incentive travel industry.
