Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 14, 2022

In 2021, ELI continued to lead the way in helping the event industry adapt to the constant changes being thrown at us, by curating new resources, sharing key insights and strategies, and developing training content to drive the upskilling needed to continue to prove the value of our events, our jobs, and our teams.

2021 52

2021 2022 Risk Management 2020 52

PCMA Convene

JULY 24, 2020

It’s not that the association is averse to digital platforms — it has offered educational training online. The GMTA worked closely with the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island starting in February to ensure that all health and safety protocols would be in place before the June event. Photos courtesy GMTA). Partnering With the Hotel.

Insurance 119

Insurance Travel Meetings Hotels 119

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

All executed with a gracious smile and check mark on a clipboard, of course. From protocol changes du jour to technical glitches resulting in blank screens at virtual and hybrid meetings , new mishaps require a fresh batch of creative fixatives. Rotating Wheel of Protocols. Creative Catering.

Food and Beverage 107

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 107

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Hotels and venues, too, are stepping up with protocols and GBAC STAR certifications , but, in many cases, no one is there to answer the meeting planner’s call. We have our safety protocols down to a science, but suppliers are so tied up by furloughs and budgets they can’t participate in this amazing opportunity.”. Kevin Edmunds.

Hospitality 113

Hospitality Hotels Travel Government 113

SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

One of the side effects of a global pandemic is an outbreak of uncertainty. In fact, he says doing two site inspections is best, so then you know more precisely what your group will find. Meeting professionals are left wondering about the very foundation of their missions. Will the MICE world ever be the same again?

Travel 115

Travel Contracts Hotels Transportation 115

SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2020

James Rees, president of International Congress and Convention Association, was representative when he responded, “Our industry will recover and emerge from this in due course, and continue to deliver great outcomes to event audiences worldwide.”. Ultimately, he decided going ahead was the best course of action. And would they come?

Contracts 73

Contracts Hotels Trade Shows Education 73

Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

progresses forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, live event venues are getting ready to reopen. AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life. The show must go on – and finally after 14 long months, it will. As the U.S. “We all talk to each other and put the puzzle pieces together on our side.

Venues 69

Venues 2015 Contracts Corporate Meetings 69

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

On an individual level, ongoing sales training and implementing new strategies can boost sales representatives’ performance by an average of 20%.” And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. source: Spotio ).

Venues 103

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103