How to create truly rewarding exec retreats
All too often, planners and participants of offsite company retreats see these activities as just another team meeting, but with... Read More
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360-degree support vital for event industry
The biggest setback for any destination to create a sustainable business events industry is the lack of community-wide support. Support... Read More
Trade shows all at sea – and for good reason
ITB China gets underway today as questions hover over industry trade shows. Why are big hotel groups turning their backs... Read More
Why virtual reality for events – and why now?
Although it’s not necessarily a new innovation, recent advancements have made virtual reality (VR) more immersive and affordable than ever... Read More
5 ways to get the most from event hashtags
Any conference that wants to truly distinguish itself should learn how to leverage the power of an event hashtag. Especially... Read More
Pressurise junior planners at your peril
I find it hard to comprehend why certain bosses would have the courage to assign junior executives to manage complex... Read More
Brand loyalty and B2B events from Starwood to Marriott
How did you enter the world of event-planner loyalty? I was doing account servicing for a local agency in Singapore... Read More
The No.1 thing to make your next event successful
I had an a-ha moment recently about the importance of remembering to smile. I have been writing a book the last year... Read More
Mass evacuation, calculating risk and other event security matters
Mass evacuation: complex and risk-based The aim of mitigating risk is to try to make sure the worst doesn’t happen,... Read More
Beware of pirates lurking on the high seas of teambuilding
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is held in September every year, obviously as a bit of a lark. Yet... Read More