Tag: EIC
GMID Exclusive: Tracing the History of the Meetings Industry
Here’s a quick scan of the past and present generations of meeting and event planning, and the associations they brought to life.
EIC Global Events Barometer Finds RFPs, Group Room Night Levels Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
RFPs and the hotel group room night index continued to show the industry is rebounding through the first half of 2023, according to the EIC Global Events Barometer. However, there may be headwinds coming.
EIC Celebrates Latest Hall of Leaders Inductees
The Events Industry Council will recognize this year’s inductees to the EIC Hall of Leaders on Oct. 16 with a gala celebration. Check out this year’s crop of inductees!
EIC: Global Events is a $1.6 Trillion Industry
A new Events Industry Council study for the first time measured the full scope and economic significance of the $1.6 trillion USD global events industry.
Is Your Event Certifiably Sustainable?
As sustainability continues to gain ground in the meetings industry, several organizations now offer sustainable meeting certificate programs. Here are just a few you may want to check out.
EIC Hall of Leaders Inducts Sandy Biback
Sandy Biback, one of this year's inductees into the prestigious EIC Hall of Leaders, talks about her work to move the meetings industry to the forefront of the anti-human-trafficking movement.
Sustainable Events Standards Updated
The new Events Industry Council Sustainable Events Standards make it easier for event organizers and suppliers to meet sustainability criteria.
EIC Welcomes First Online Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Graduates
The Event Industry Council (EIC) has announced the inaugural cohort of its Online Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) program.
EIC Welcomes First CMP Fellows Class
The Events Industry Council (EIC) has announced the inaugural class of Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) Fellows, a new program the EIC just launched last year.
Global Business Events Barometer Finds an Upswing in Meetings and Events
The Events Industry Council’s newly launched Business Events Barometer found hotel group room nights and requests for proposals (RFPs) were up significantly in Q3 this year.
Global Recognition Awards Winners Announced
It's that time of year: The Events Industry Council (EIC) has announced the winners of its annual Global Recognition Awards.
Why Become a Certified Meeting Professional?
What are the benefits of becoming a Certified Meeting Professional and what are the steps to getting the industry qualification?
EIC Releases Risk Management Guide
The EIC has published a Risk Management Guidebook to help event professionals incorporate risk management processes into their planning.
CVBs Respond to COVID Crisis
The Events Industry Council has released the Resources for Destinations Accepted Practices Guide for Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) and Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs).
