Tracking In-Person Events in Real Time
Several companies have created online tools for tracking in-person events that are taking place under best-practice guidelines.
As the industry takes steps towards recovery, several organizations are tracking in-person events and compiling data on meetings...
Face Masks Rulings Tighten Travel Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) zero tolerance policy on disruptive passengers backs up the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) ruling on face masks earlier this year.
Following the CDC order in January requiring...
Global Meetings Industry Day is April 8
Global Meetings Industry Day is set for April 8, 2021 and will discuss how to pull off a safe and successful in-person event.
5 Industry Meetings Taking Place in 2021
While the industry prepares for an anticipated recovery after the disruption of 2020, several of the biggest industry meetings are set to take place this summer.
Here are five industry meetings that will take place...
Nevada Increases Gathering Size
Nevada loosens its gathering size restrictions, allowing meetings and conventions including IMEX America to increase capacity to 50 percent.
IMEX Is a Go, Say Bloom and Bauer
IMEX America has always been a trend-setter, and one trend the industry has been awaiting is to see the show go live again.
Restoring Confidence in Travel
New global advocacy organization Travel Again has released its framework for safely rebuilding the travel industry.
What the Stimulus Bill Means for Meetings
The just-passed $1.9 trillion stimulus bill goes far to help the travel industry move forward, but there's still a lack of acknowledgement and support for the meetings segment.
The stimulus bill, known as the...
How the New CDC Guidelines Affect Meetings
The new CDC guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are a positive step toward restarting meetings.
Meeting Trends for 2021
Benchmark points to 12 top meeting trends for 2021—from meeting outdoors to team bonding—using intel from its own hotels.
Inspiration for International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women's Day on March 8, we have compiled some of our most inspiring articles for you.
WINiT Names Top 50 Women in Travel
“These women have been selected in part for their dedication to reaching a hand out to help other women rise in the industry as well.”
24-Hour Fundraiser for EventWell & Event Planner Mental Health
On March 3, there will be a 24-hour global live-streamed vodcast to build awareness of mental health challenges faced by event pros and to raise funds for EventWell.
3 New Meeting Industry Leaders
2021 has brought us three new meeting industry leaders: Aoife Delaney at SITE, Kari Vrba at the IRF and Suzanne Neufang at GBTA.