Perspective

Most employees prefer a hybrid — or completely remote — work scenario. Therefore, office layouts need to be adapted into hybrid workspaces for maximum collaboration and performance.

With the return of in-person conferences and meetings and a continuance of virtual events, attendees face an overwhelming number of events to choose from. That leaves event professionals facing increasing pressure to make their event the essential one…

The most productive and high-performing companies include a nice mix of employees of all age ranges.

If you’re looking for positive signs of business travel’s thoughtful recovery, they’re here; but other emerging impacts may have a toll.

Issues planners face when planning a meeting include difficult user experience, lack of data collection and accessibility, and too much time spent on post-event work.

There are ways of improving the all-hands meeting experience.

Business travelers are now showing market-changing affinity for STRs in their return to meetings and conferences activity.

There has been an industry shift in favor of adopting vaccine mandates as a means of prioritizing the health and safety of program attendees, simplifying logistics and championing responsible travel practices.

Companies are now rethinking their entire event process— from planning and execution to post-event metrics, and event marketers need more advanced insight into outcomes.

The new normal of meetings and conferences offers something different than we’re used to, and smart technology is at its core.