News & Trends

What’s happening — or coming up next — in the meetings and events world and beyond.

Hilton Expands Cleanliness Standards Program to Event Planning

Hilton EventReady with CleanStay will address “the whole event experience.”

BY Barbara Palmer July 10, 2020

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.

BY Convene Editors July 9, 2020

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.

BY Curt Wagner July 9, 2020

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.

BY Barbara Palmer July 9, 2020

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.

BY Barbara Palmer July 8, 2020

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.

BY Casey Gale July 8, 2020

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.

BY Convene Editors July 6, 2020

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.

BY Michelle Russell July 6, 2020

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.

BY Barbara Palmer July 6, 2020

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.

BY David McMillin July 2, 2020

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.

BY Michelle Russell July 2, 2020

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.

BY Michelle Russell July 1, 2020

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