News & Trends
Survey Reveals Consumer Concerns About Resuming Travel
Research group Dynata surveyed thousands of travelers in 11 countries, asking them what COVID-19 health and safety procedures would make them feel comfortable enough to resume air travel and hotel stays, among other activities.
How CVBs Are Helping Destinations Safely Reopen
As destinations have started to lift stay-at-home orders and businesses are reopening their doors, CVBs are helping to ensure their communities stay safe as they ready to welcome visitors once again.
Inaugural Black Birders Week Sparks Additional Initiatives
A weeklong digital event created in response to a racist encounter has led to more efforts to expand opportunities for people of color in the conservation field.
Social Distancing Solution: Wristbands Do the Talking for Attendees
When face-to-face events return, some attendees will still want to shake hands; others will want a six-foot bubble around them. Here’s a way for everyone to convey their preferences without creating awkward moments.
Lack of Standardization at Event Venues in the Time of COVID: A Good Thing?
As the events industry eagerly looks forward to the possibility of bringing small groups together face to face, initiatives around safety and hygiene at event venues are proliferating. And perhaps the lack of uniformity is okay, as long as the standards are consistently high.
America’s Best Small Cities List Takes on New Meaning During Pandemic
Resonance Consultancy’s annual list was compiled using data gathered prior to the pandemic but could provide insights for planners seeking destinations with a smaller footprint to accommodate attendees in the wake of COVID-19.
What to Charge Exhibitors for Digital Events?
Recommendations from the PCMA Catalyst community include what some organizers have found to be the sweet spot for exhibitor pricing, how to add year-round value to sponsors, and ways to get attendees to engage with exhibitors online.
DI House Band’s Return Engagement
Music videos performed by musicians in their homes have uplifted people the world over during the pandemic — why shouldn’t destination professionals and event organizers have a music video that they can call their own?
8 Marketing Lessons Learned From Taking Events Online
The shift to digital sweeping the meetings industry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that virtual events require a different marketing approach than live events. Here’s what the last four months have taught the industry.
Planners and Suppliers Revise Revenue Loss Expectations
As the pandemic wears on, planners and suppliers are more clear-eyed about its economic repercussions — but still uncertain of how to best plan for events in 2021.
When Being Agile Means Saving Lives — and Jobs
The Trade Show Group quickly shifted from creating trade-show booths to manufacturing safety equipment for health-care workers during the pandemic.
U.K. Destination Leaders Reflect on Coming Back Stronger
In a roundtable conversation hosted by VisitBritain, U.K. destination leaders discussed what they’ll need to do to bring business back once the COVID-19 crisis has abated.