News & Trends
Hilton Expands Cleanliness Standards Program to Event Planning
Hilton EventReady with CleanStay will address “the whole event experience.”
Go LIVE Together Reaches Fundraising Milestone and Creates Toolkit
The coalition advocating for the protection of the events industry announced it has raised more than $500,000 and has drawn up a letter for industry members to sign to demonstrate support.
4 More Venues Earn STAR Certification for Facility Preparedness
The Orange County Convention Center, Overland Park Convention Center, Hard Rock Stadium, and STAPLES Center follow the Georgia World Congress Center as accredited facilities.
Why LinkedIn May Be Good for Your Mood, Not Just Your Career
Mental health experts are warning against spending too much time scrolling on your smartphones. Here’s why time spent on LinkedIn is a little different.
What Meeting Professionals Want to Know
A survey of meeting professionals who’ve attended Convening Leaders offers a look at what they expect will be most important in the coming year.
Reading and Listening Recommendations From PCMA’s Board of Directors
Looking for a new book or podcast to dive into this summer? Several of PCMA’s 2020 Board of Directors share their picks.
Surveying Attendees About Live Events
Wondering how to determine your audience’s willingness to attend a live event? The PCMA Catalyst community discussed what questions to include in a survey.
Convincing Stakeholders to Hold Live or Hybrid Events is Planners’ Top Concern
A recent virtual open forum conducted by Global DMC Partners addressed planners’ challenges in terms of future event planning.
Why Digital Events Are in ‘an Awkward Phase’
Technology may connect us physically, but much remains to be learned about its ability to create emotional connections.
3 DMOs on Group Business in the Living-With-COVID-19 World
Destination and venue leaders from three convention cities share how they have weathered the first half of 2020 and what they are doing to prepare for the future.
Reinventing an Annual Meeting Twice During a Global Pandemic
The American Society of Neuroradiology was in the final stages of retooling its Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. Then came COVID-19. Here’s how the meeting was reimagined all over again as a virtual event.
How Virtual Medical Conferences Offer Greater Flexibility, Better Learning Experiences, and Attract Larger Audiences
The pandemic has ushered in the Extended Congress, which offers several key advantages over live events, according to a medical journal.