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Post-COVID: Return to Association Events and Travel

StraussCA

In a matter of only a few weeks, we have seen travel and in-person events start up in the blink of an eye. For virtual events, the health and safety measures do not impact attendees, but they should be considered if you are meeting any speakers or moderators to produce the event. How will the association world continue to change?

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12 Event Trends and Shifts for 2021

Attendease

Communication from the first touchpoint must answer the questions every experienced traveler will have. Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points. Passing Trend: Hugless. Shift: Revolution of Recognition and Rewards.

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75 Event Ideas to Inspire Your Next Event

Attendease

Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action. Popular themes like decades parties, costume parties, and masquerade balls give attendees guided inspiration for decor, music, activities, food, and dress code.

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Unlocking Inclusivity: 5 Key Takeaways from Experts on Accessible Events  

Event Leadership Institute

Tip: Encourage speakers and presenters to provide a visual description of themselves at the beginning of their sessions. Key Insights: Pre-submitted travel itineraries can make the journey less stressful for attendees requiring special accommodation. Designate a staff member for accessibility concerns.

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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

Attendease

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Pssst, event marketing software can help with this.)

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8 Event Budget Adjustments Needed to Host Safe Events in 2021

Event Farm

Ryan and Marcella project a 25% increase in food and beverage costs due to not having buffets or family-style service. Depending on how safe you want to make your attendees feel, you may opt for home testing for VIPs—entertainment, speakers, executives—so they don’t get on the plane if they have a positive result. #6:

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5 Tips for Designing Engaging Virtual Meetings

SmartMeetings

The number of speakers at live events is constrained by travel and location, and while online events offer a solution to that problem, that doesn’t mean you should flood your event with too many speakers. Attendees do not have to travel, book hotels and take days off to attend an event. Choose quality over quantity.

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