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What’s Ahead in Events

Cvent recently held a lunch-and-learn event in Toronto and presented the trends they are seeing amongst their client base.

Event Decor in 2024

Want to set an oh-so-now vibe at your next event?

Tips for the Accidental Meeting Planner

Marriott Bonvoy recently noticed that many of their event clients were “accidental planners,” internal employees, such as executive assistants, HR coordinators and marketing professionals whose main roles and background did not necessarily include events.

Holiday Party Rethink

The holidays are great excuse to throw a party, but a Christmas-centric vibe can leave some guests feeling left out.

Destination Q&A: Bermuda

“Bermuda is Back!” That was the message at a recent Toronto event hosted by the Bermuda Tourism Authority aimed at reintroducing the destination to the Canadian market.

Event Design Roadmap

What does the future of events look like?

How Destination Vancouver is Building a Social Procurement Strategy

Destination Vancouver is taking the lead in advancing social procurement throughout the city’s event hosting, tourism and hospitality sector.

Sustainability in Action

Toronto’s Exhibition Place signs the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge

Talk it Up!

Featuring relevant, engaging and moving sessions on your agenda has become even more crucial.

International Women’s Day

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate women’s achievements.

The Dilemma: The Rising Cost of Events

In the post-COVID era, event inflation means not just paying more, it’s getting less for more work.

Event Profile: Raising funds and spirits

The holidays may be over but it’s still worth stocking up on inspiration for next year.

2023 Trend Report

Industry pros weigh in on where we’re at—and where we’re going

Better Booths

Sustainable trade show materials and processes are a smart choice for eco-conscious planners who want to save money, reduce waste and fight climate change

A Shift in Perspective

The new landscape of event cuisine

Timing is Everything

When you have attendees for a finite period of time, it’s tempting to program every moment. But planners are beginning to embrace the benefits that a looser, less traditional model provides.

Spring Barometer Report

Highlights from the 2022 IACC Meeting Room of The Future Barometer Report

Getting Back Together Safely

As we begin to ease our way back into face-to-face meetings, pre-event communication will play a significant part in attendee satisfaction.

Keep it Moving

Safe attendee flow involves flexibility, creativity and clear communication

Meetings Forecast

IACC's 2022 Meeting Room of the Future

Ignite your Photo Ops

How event photos ops could change post-COVID

Post-pandemic Staffing Issues

The Dilemma

Put DEI in your event’s DNA

In order for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to be authentic, they need to be ingrained in your event from the start.

Ignite your Video

How to make DIY video the star of your show

Caring for the Caregivers

Portfolio

Green Business = Good Business

An event professional and environmental advocate on making the business case for sustainability

The Ignite Platform Primer

Selecting a virtual event platform can be overwhelming.

Case Study: Testing event restrictions

Celtic Manor pilot event shows business events would be unviable under proposed restrictions in Wales

Making Space

Reduced staff capacity in office spaces means meeting space may be at a premium, while hotels have vacant spots to fill.

Team Building Now

Until it’s safe to return to face-to-face team building, many companies are turning to virtual strategies

The Disposable Dilemma

Single-use plastics in the age of COVID

Video Star

Video production is among the many skill sets event planners have had to develop with the pivot to hybrid and digital.

Case Study: Virtual Awards Show

When the Promotional Products Professionals of Canada (PPPC) decided to produce a virtual version of their delayed awards show, they needed to create a program that was both engaging and affordable.

Are you virtually covered?

The transition of events to virtual might lead you to think insurance is no longer required.

Lights, Camera, Action!

When your virtual event demands studio quality, check out these options

2021 Trend Watch

Top 5 event and design trends to watch for in 2021

Flight Forecast

As the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines raises hopes of a return to in-person meetings and travel

Case Study: A hybrid event for meeting planners

Marriott International recently hosted Connect with Confidence

Trading Spaces

A popular tradeshow goes virtual

Terms of Empowerment

The learning curve of virtual events includes learning a new vocabulary.

Feeding the Future

Experiments with meeting design and food preparation provide glimpses into the new reality for F&B

Milestone reflections

Strauss Event & Association Management, based in Winnipeg, celebrates its quarter century in business

Virtual Holiday Party Ideas

There’s exactly one month until Christmas and event pros have been busy creating virtual holiday activities to help teams celebrate the season together but apart.

Case Study: Canadian Event Industry Awards

Partnering with a number of suppliers and working with a 3-week turnaround, the event went virtual.

Stress Busters

Self-care strategies proven to lower stress, so you can be at your best when the pressure’s on

Case Study: 100-person virtual mentoring event

When the pandemic nixed the live version, one planner set about helping her client reimagine their event in digital form.

The Power of Story

Discover the most important presentation skill of all

Event spotlight: ConferenceDirect meets at Caesars Forum Las Vegas

Conference set up in the age of COVID

By the Numbers: October 2020 Edition

Data will be crucial in making decisions to drive the industry’s recovery.

A Whole New [Virtual] World

How to overcome your tech phobia and embrace online events

Level Up

Designations are a great way to showcase your industry expertise to new clients and potential employers.

The Time is Now

The co-founder of Black in Events shares why we need an organization for Black event professionals—and how to get involved

Grab the Mic, Grow Your Business

As industry events have gone virtual, the opportunity for event profs to become engaging, insightful speakers has grown.

Should you give interns a turn?

Evaluating the benefits and the challenges of internship programs

Up for Interpretation

One silver lining about events transitioning to virtual and hybrid platforms during the pandemic is the opportunity to attract international audiences.

Balancing Act

Why our current health, environmental and equality crises need to be addressed together

Back to Business: Insights from the MTCC

Each week we are spotlighting how venues, planners, hotels and suppliers are reopening and re-imagining their businesses.

Back to Business: Insights from byPeterandPauls Hospitality Group

Each week we are spotlighting how venues, planners, hotels and suppliers are reopening and re-imagining their businesses.

Back to Business: Insights from Industry Associations

Each week we are spotlighting how venues, planners, hotels and suppliers are reopening and re-imagining their businesses.

Hands Off

“Touchless” and “contactless” have become the buzzwords in creating safer meeting and travel experiences.

Must-haves for the New Reality

As we begin to plan for meeting in-person again, many health and safety-related items will become standard equipment.

Back to Business: Insights from White Oaks Resort & Spa

Each week, we’re spotlighting how venues, planners, hotels and suppliers are reopening and reimagining their businesses.

Gotta Get It: Golf Edition

Whether for you, a favourite client or a hardworking colleague, these items make a day on the course even more enjoyable.

The Art of Communication

Here’s how to effectively communicate with your attendees as you plan for upcoming events.

Back to Business: Insights from Casa Loma Escape Series

Each week we will spotlight how venues, planners, hotels and suppliers are reopening and reimagining their businesses.

The Ignite Guide to Masks

Masks are part of the new arsenal of items that can keep attendees safe.

Parting thoughts

As incentive travel stalwart Anthony Byron embarks on retirement, he reflects on his career—and has sage advice for the industry

Back to Business: Insights from JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka

Each week we will spotlight how venues, planners, hotels and suppliers are reopening and reimagining their businesses.

The new reality for... Speakers

As the industry ponders what reopening will look like, every segment has its own unique challenges.

The new reality for... Caterers

As the industry ponders what reopening will look like, every segment has its own unique challenges.

Fight Right

Expert tips on how to resolve messy situations like a pro

The new reality for... Team Building

As the industry ponders what reopening will look like, every segment has its own unique challenges.

Virtual Sponsorship How-To

It’s no secret that sponsorships play a key role for in-person events.

The new reality for... Hotels

As the industry ponders what reopening will look like, every segment has its own unique challenges.

CanSPEP Connext Conference Kit

Your conference may have gone (temporarily) virtual, but that doesn’t mean conference swag is no more.

The new reality for... DMCs

As the industry ponders what reopening will look like, every segment has its own unique challenges.

How to turn delegates into social media brand ambassadors

Some conferences trend on Twitter and Instagram, while others never see the light of day.

The new reality for… CONVENTION CENTRES

As the industry ponders what reopening will look like, every segment has it own unique challenges.

Job Hunting Today

The landscape of job-seeking has changed.

Your Event Contract Questions Answered

Navigating the Unknown

The New Reality for… RESORTS

Getting Ready

Hack Away

The inability to meet face-to-face has led to innovative strategies for ideation and collaboration in a virtual setting.

Beyond Talking Heads

Now that we’ve all been on a Zoom call or two or ten, I was pleasantly surprised by a video session put together by the folks at MCI just last week.

Keeping Connected

The DMC Network, a collection of destination management companies, has come up with a novel way to connect with their global partners and the industry.

Be a Part of the Solution

Destination Canada Business Events is collecting data to help federal and provincial governments understand the economic impact of the business events industry.

Time Wise

In these surreal times of business unusual, time—that most elusive of commodities—seems to be all we have right now.

One Big Virtual Reunion

Annual industry event goes virtual during COVID 19 pandemic.

There's No 'i'solation in Team

Toronto-based Conundrum Adventures have nimbly turned to an online reality to help with teambuilding in these social distancing times.

New Direction in a Time of Need

Industry pros pivot their expertise with conferences to an online virtual camp for kids of all ages.

Financial Smarts

The Ignite Guide to Financial Planning for Self-Employed Planners

On the Bright Side

When life gives you lemons—make lemonade!

Talk to Me

The Coronavirus pandemic has made communications with delegates, stakeholders and sponsors essential and should build trust that will encourage business to flourish when this event is history.

Food Forward

The leading drivers for food trends in meetings and events this year.

The Value of Employee Sustainability

From election platforms to corporate annual reports, ecological sustainability has become a driving force of the 21st century.

All the Right Moves

Ground Transportation Tips and Tactics

The Real Cost of RFPs

If you’ve worked long enough in the meetings and events industry, you have likely responded to hundreds of RFPs.

Valuable Video

Planners should think about using video to promote their events before and after a program.

Meetings Forecast 2020

Insights from the latest forecast by American Express Meetings & Events

RFP Writing 101

Leveraging This All-Important Event Planning Tool

Epic Flight

Get ready for a whole new way to begin the SITE Global conference experience.