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- The holiday season may be the busiest and most profitable time for events, but it’s also the period...
- In today’s world, diners expect more than just good food. Catering teams are dramatically reshaping how they operate,...
- Less than three months after completing its acquisition of CWT, American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is...
Work, play, stay: Inside the rise of the travel-work-event sandwich
Business trips are evolving into something more flexible and fulfilling. The travel-work-event sandwich blends conferences with remote work, local exploration, and relaxation. By extending short events into longer stays, professionals are finding smarter ways to balance productivity, connection, and personal experience in one seamless journey.
Pop-ups are here to stay, and everyone’s invited
Once a novelty, pop-up events have become a vibrant part of urban and travel culture. From flash dinners to micro-festivals, they shape how people explore cities, experience culture, and connect on the move. Pop-ups are no longer hidden secrets — they’re an essential way communities gather and celebrate.
Destination: Experience
The future of travel is shifting from places to purposes. More than destinations, people are seeking live experiences — concerts, retreats, festivals, and brand activations that create shared moments. Events are becoming the attraction, transforming how travelers connect, engage, and find meaning in their journeys.
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The holiday season may be the busiest and most profitable time for events, but it’s also the period when burnout spikes among planners, vendors, and support teams. With back-to-back events, long work hours, and last-minute client demands, December is a pressuring and stressful month for many in the events industry. The American Psychological Association’s 2024 […]
In today’s world, diners expect more than just good food. Catering teams are dramatically reshaping how they operate, from allergen-safe kitchens to plant-led menus and zero-waste systems. These changes aren’t just trends; they’re a response to a growing demand for inclusivity and sustainability at events of all sizes. Catering Gets More Mindful One of the […]
Less than three months after completing its acquisition of CWT, American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is reportedly considering a sale. According to a report from Bloomberg, the world’s largest corporate travel management company has hired advisors to explore potential buyers, including private equity firms and strategic industry players. The move comes after a […]
Getting people into your event quickly and smoothly sets the tone for everything that follows. Long lines, confusion, and slow check-ins can leave a negative impression, even on the best-planned conference or expo. Luckily, modern tools and smart planning make it possible to make registration faster and less stressful. Here are five helpful tips on […]
As scams become more rampant in the events industry, even the key success metrics like ROI, ROO, and ROE can also become targets for manipulation. Protecting your event’s financial health, goals, and reputation now requires more than creativity. It calls for vigilance, transparency, and a clear understanding of how scams can quietly distort the metrics […]
No-shows are one of the biggest frustrations for event planners. Even when people register with excitement, emails can be ignored, and interest may fade, leading to this unfortunate outcome. A recent report from Eventtia reveals that the average no-show rate for events varies widely: around 10% for paid in-person events, 40–60% for free in-person events, […]
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