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Sophie Cox on beating infation

November 21, 2022Ask the expert: what can event organisers do about rising inflation?Rising costs are being pinpointed as the leading challenge event planners will face in 2023, says Live Group senior account manager, Sophie Cox, and with good reason...

Nine out of 10 planners becoming more inclined to meet in-person

January 11, 2022Nine out of 10 planners becoming more inclined to meet in-personIn-person events are increasingly the focus for event planners in 2022, research from etc.venues has revealed.

Cvent CEO: ‘Going public will inspire meetings industry return’

November 30, 2021Cvent CEO: ‘Going public will inspire meetings industry return’Meetings management titan Cvent in July announced that it planned to go public during the fourth quarter of 2021 via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. II.

IBTM World announces first details of online event

November 16, 2021IBTM World announces first details of online eventIBTM has announced first details of its online event, IBTM World Online, which will take place from 14-15 December 2021 as an enhancement to the in-person event in Barcelona.

How eventprofs volunteered to make a couple's wedding day a reality

August 31, 2021How eventprofs volunteered to make a couple's wedding day a realityLike millions of other couples across the world, Mantao Schwab and Jay McLean’s wedding plans were put on ice when the pandemic struck.

Climate conference president flies to 30 countries in seven months

August 6, 2021Climate conference president flies to 30 countries in seven monthsThe benefit of meeting in-person was thrust into the spotlight once again after it was revealed COP26 President Alok Sharma has flown to 30 countries in the last seven months.

Event planners keen for connection as live event numbers rise

July 27, 2021Event planners keen for connection as live event numbers riseThe live events industry is getting stronger by the day as many event planners schedule face-to-face events for this year.

Digital events toasted at the Virtual & Hybrid Event Awards

April 28, 2021Digital events toasted at the Virtual & Hybrid Event AwardsThe first Virtual & Hybrid Event Awards by the Virtual Events Institute (VEI) saw 20 awards dished out on the night.

Hybrid theory: sticking plaster or long-term solution?

January 29, 2021Hybrid theory: sticking plaster or long-term solution?Hoping for September. That's the mantra among event professionals at the moment, when faced with the question of when we can get back to holding events.

Forget hybrid and virtual: it's time for the blended experience

December 7, 2020Forget hybrid and virtual: it's time for the blended experienceForget virtual and hybrid – in the future, events will be sold as a single blended experience, says Christopher Bo Shields, chief creative officer and co‐founder of Totem...Show More