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12 Event Trends and Shifts for 2021

Attendease

Our Duty of Care may well require an on-site health screening, arriving with results showing a negative Covid test, proof of vaccination or showing our digital health passport as step one, with many airlines, countries and counties having these requirements in place. Shift: Touchless. In 2021 the only thing we are touching is our own device.

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12 Event Trends and Shifts for 2021

Attendease

Our Duty of Care may well require an on-site health screening, arriving with results showing a negative Covid test, proof of vaccination or showing our digital health passport as step one, with many airlines, countries and counties having these requirements in place. Shift: Touchless. In 2021 the only thing we are touching is our own device.

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Inflation Woes—and Ways to Conquer It

SmartMeetings

In fact, the reported 25% increase in average airline ticket prices has given many attendees pause. A recent study by American Hotel & Lodging Association discovered that, although an encouraging 69% of Americans are likely to travel this summer, 90% say inflation is a major factor in their decision to do so within the next three months.

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Characteristics of a Corporate Meeting Planner

Master the Event

Many times they are also charged with having to make airline reservations for the delegates as well. If a corporate meeting planner’s lucky enough the transportation logistics will revolve around one or two days before the meeting and one or two days after the meeting.

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Event Checklist, Determining Your Event Objectives

Master the Event

So for part one of this article I’m going to discuss the various components involved when planning outside events (by outside events I mean event activities occurring outside of the hotel portion of the program). Types of gifts can include; awards, delegate gifts commemorating the event, keynote speaker gifts etc. Caterers & Decor.

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Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now

The Castle Group

While many industries were able to shift to a remote workforce, hotels, restaurants and airlines faced major layoffs and demand fluctuations and are now playing catch up, hiring and training staff in a tight market. Work with hotel partners and other vendors to understand their weak spots. Staffing / Service. Travel Disruption.

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Top 11 Event Types for Achieving Business Goals

Bizzabo

Common conference activities include guest speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Activities include a highly anticipated speaker and sessions that teach customers how to get the most out of their products. Plum Organics, a baby food company, adds a clever activity to their internal company meetings: coloring books.

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