Could Covid-specific clauses in 2021 contracts narrow a meeting host’s rights rather than expand them? That’s the concern of industry attorney Barbara Dunn.

Whether they’re in-person or virtual, this year’s events will once again be dramatic and theatrical, predicts Michael Dalton of LEO Events.

Three ways to create positive recognition experiences in today’s environment, according to Paul Bergeron of BI WORLDWIDE.

Julia Spangler makes the case that focusing on health and safety at events doesn’t mean planners need to forget their sustainability goals.

Maritz’s David Peckinpaugh sees group incentives coming back most strongly in two key sectors.

Planners need to create a “resilience toolbox” to meet new safety standards, says risk-management expert Brenda Rivers.

Planners face new challenges when sourcing speakers in the digital environment, says NSB’s Brian Palmer.

"There’s very little chance that the tools planners use today will be the ones they’re using at the end of 2021," says Will Curran of Endless Events.

Experts from all areas of the meetings industry weigh in on the year ahead.

A global view of trending vulnerabilities for travel in the year ahead.