Registrations Surge for IMEX America 2021
One month after registration for IMEX America 2021 went live, hosted buyer registration is already outpacing 2019 — which was a record year.
Don’t Loosen COVID Precautions Yet
As the Delta variant continues to spread across the globe, experts are cautioning planners against loosening COVID precautions too early.
IRF Study Shows Enthusiasm for Incentive Travel
A study by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) into destination preferences has shown that enthusiasm for incentive travel remains high.
EIC Releases Risk Management Guide
The EIC has published a Risk Management Guidebook to help event professionals incorporate risk management processes into their planning.
GBTA Video on Science of COVID-19 Vaccines
A video by the Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Amanda Hagen on the science of COVID-19 explores the impact of vaccinations on travel.
5 Places to Look For a Job
Search these websites for meeting and event planner positions.
After the pandemic ground meetings to a halt and caused unprecedented industry layoffs, the meetings and incentive industry is finally on the rebound. But many planners...
New Digital Event Carbon Calculator
The new digital event carbon calculator created by MeetGreen and Clear Current Consulting can calculate an estimate of your digital event’s carbon footprint in 5 minutes.
The carbon calculator tool forces planners to take a...
A Discussion About Diversity
After all this time—and endless discussion—why is diversity still not a given in this industry?
Why is it that so many associations and supplier organizations in our industry—where women are overwhelmingly the majority—have male leaders?...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How Event Industry Associations Are Supporting DEI Initiatives
MPI, PCMA and ASAE are taking diversity, equity and inclusion seriously — and have a plethora of resources meeting professionals can take advantage of in drafting and implementing DEI initiatives of their own.
More than...
5 Top Tips for Contracts in the COVID-19 Era
Force majeure clauses just got trickier: Attorney Kimberly Pendo provided some contract tips to help meeting planners manage risk in today’s uncertain COVID-19 environment.
Contracts, including Force majeure clauses, must be top of mind, even...
Incentive Pro Shares Life Lessons in New Memoir
A love letter from incentive and cruise industry pro Shari Wallack of Buy the Sea
Back in July 2020, when Shari Wallack’s incentive cruise and all-inclusive resort brokerage business had been devastated by COVID, she...
Collaboration, Haute Dokimazo Style
The brilliant minds at Haute Dokimazo—creators of the Spontaneous Think Tank—will share their values around collaboration and much more during our webinar next week: The Secret to Innovative Events.
We spoke with Haute Dokimazo President...
Immunity Essentials for Busy Planners
How are your plans for in-person events going? Are you feeling more confident about your immunity?
During the last 15 months there has been a vast amount of information out there surrounding COVID-19—much of it...
Event Mask Policies: 3 Strategies
Event mask policies got a little trickier this spring when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated people can resume normal activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing in...
