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Disney, U.S. Associations, and Mexico Provide Some Good News
We’ve always seen a light at the end of the tunnel, but now we have a roadmap. The meetings industry is going through a historically bad time, but here are some pieces of good news we found this week....
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A Haunted Castle, 23 Wolf Packs, and a Stranded Orchestra
The haphazard international response to COVID-19 that stranded a group of Bolivian musicians in Berlin highlights the need for a global treaty. The Orquesta Experimental de Instrumentos Nativos left...
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Britain’s “Stunt” and Other European Coronavirus Meeting News
Regulations are easing as the summer travel season begins, but indoor events remain restricted. This week the United Kingdom instituted a two-week “self-isolation period” for anyone entering the...
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U.S. Travel’s “Let’s Go There” Campaign Kicks Off
Coalition members expect marketing to leisure travelers will jump-start business travel and lead to “Let’s Meet There.” The U.S. Travel Association has launched a new marketing campaign to inspire...
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Digital Badges: A New Way to Display Your Meeting Know-How
CMP and CMP-HC recipients will be getting electronic credentials. In the era of the digital badge, the Events Industry Council is getting on board through a new partnership with Credly. Recipients of...
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Use Online Meetings to Reduce Your Team’s Stress, Depression
Providing the emotional support your planning team needs right now might be easier than you think. Recent research shows that both employers and employees are under significant strain due to the...
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New Job Board, Career Resources from EIC
Upskilling, reskilling, outskilling…whatever you need, the Events Industry Council’s new workforce and wellness guide has you covered. Have you heard that the National Automobile Dealers Association...
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Listen up! 3 New Podcasts for Meeting Pros
If there’s a topic that interests you, there’s probably a podcast about it. New shows on food, collaboration, and what needs to change in the meetings industry are ready for a listen. Whether you’re...
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Temple Bets on Meetings with New Degree Program
The Philadelphia-based university hopes to graduate flexible professionals prepared to manage both in-person and virtual events. With all the Covid-related layoffs and corporate downsizing, it might...
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A Collective Effort to Address Racism
If executive buy-in is any indicator, the new Tourism Diversity Matters organization has a huge chance of making a difference in the travel and events industry. Tourism Diversity Matters, a new...
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EIC Lauds Lifetime Achievement, Social Impact
Events Industry Council has announced its 2020 Hall of Leaders members and recognized social-issue leadership around the country. The Events Industry Council has announced the latest Hall of Leaders...
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How Planners Can Fight Back Against WFH Distractions
5 time-management tactics to maximize productivity and minimize guilt. Not everyone has the constitution to block out social-media updates, fantasy-football trades, and the refrigerator calling from...
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Nominate a Changemaker!
Who led innovation in this year? MeetingsNet is accepting nominations for its annual list change-making meeting pros. MeetingsNet is now accepting nominations for its annual list of meeting...
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A Tricky Balance: Staffing Levels and Show Demand
Trade-show service provider Fern joins Flex Talent Pool, created by GES to find exhibition-industry workers for temporary projects. In January, GES, a general services contractor for the exhibition...
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Who’s Hiring, and What Are They Looking For?
A conversation with Dawn Penfold on the front lines of the meeting-professional job search After a year of layoffs and furloughs, job opportunities are starting to come around again for meeting and...
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Two Minutes with Ian Cummings
The new global head of CWT Meetings & Events talks consolidation, communications, and the pandemic’s silver lining. CWT Meetings & Events has promoted Ian Cummings, its former global vice...
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Test Your Jeopardy! Smarts
The “Amodio Rodeo” is over. Is it a meeting professional’s turn to take home the Jeopardy! title now that Matt Amodio’s 38-game winning streak on the popular game show has come to an end?You may not...
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Hiring Planners: How to Have a Better Interview
Hiring and job hunting is often an extracurricular activity of the conference experience. With in-person meetings heating up, IMEX America could be buzzing with interviews. Are you ready? It’s not...
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A New Level for Planner Certification: CMP Fellow
The Events Industry Council has a new program for its most experienced CMPs who can demonstrate industry involvement. Plus: Another new program lowers the bar for CMP reinstatement. The Events...
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How to Enjoy, Not Just Survive, December
The holiday season has started. Here’s some needed advice for meeting professionals during one of the most jam-packed months of the year. Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is in the rearview mirror,...
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