Meeting Planning Toolbox

4 excerpts from the Social Impact Award winners’ acceptance speeches that doubled down on the event theme: A Moment of Hope and Reflection.

Both hoteliers and corporate planners see a boom time for meetings on the horizon, which will drive a number of sourcing and contracting complications.

Can meeting hosts ask about vaccinations or require negative Covid tests? Yes, but there’s a lot to understand before you do.

Accor joins Hilton and Marriott in the effort to lure back meetings and events in addition to leisure guests.

Digital apps that verify an individual’s Covid-19 status are gaining adopters and making progress. Here are six in the news.

The Events Industry Council is gearing up for a global economic-impact study that will quantify losses from the pandemic.

PRA’s new director of digital production shares his thoughts on the biggest mistake planners make with virtual events.

One hotel exec’s advice for keeping an eye on the health of a conference venue.

A veteran industry analyst sees positive trends ahead, including lots of recovery capital in the market to shore up ailing properties.

Fairmont San Jose abruptly shut down last week, relocating all guests. With many hotels suffering, here’s some advice on how to avoid a similar disruption, or at least be prepared for it.