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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. Passing Trend: Hugless. Micro-Trend: Ultra Personalization.

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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. Another cut that feels like an addition is eliminating canned beverages in favor of refillable water bottles—it is better for the environment and the budget. Cutting on food is also a big no-no in Gardner-Kelley’s eyes.

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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. Passing Trend: Hugless. Micro-Trend: Ultra Personalization.

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6 Public Health Safety Factors to Consider When Hosting In-Person Events

Event Farm

Think about ways to avoid cramped lines at registration and food and beverage stations, and thick crowds of people moving between sessions. Or, instead of moving people between rooms, move speakers. Stagger arrival times for different groups, like airlines handle the boarding of their flights. #5: 5: Health screening.

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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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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. With the inflation rate currently reaching 8.5%, food, travel, shipping, hotel and labor costs are all escalating.

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Smart Planning for Destination Events (Webinar Recap).

Expo Pass

Our speakers address unanswered questions. These can include private theme park parties or unique food and wine experiences in culturally significant locations near the conference venue. Valerie: Immediately contact the airline for them to try and track the luggage. Additional Q&A. The conversation continues!

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