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The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry
The tight labor market is fuelling demand for freelance services in the event industry. For their part, planners are moving into freelance work for greater flexibility, relief from career burnout, and the chance to focus on aspects of the job they enjoy most.
Guide to Event Engagement
Learn how top event professionals are delivering their most engaging events yet
Events Are Back: But Where Are All the Attendees?
Events are back, but the attendees are slow to return. What’s behind the low numbers?
EventsAIR Taps Former Hopin Exec as New CEO as Part of New Private Equity Infusion
Australian events management software provider EventsAIR has selected U.S.-based event tech veteran Matthew Donegan-Ryan as its next CEO. The move is part of a significant private equity investment led by The Riverside Company. Founder Trevor Gardiner, who was CEO, takes on the role of executive director of product innovation.
Orlando’s New Star Wars Hotel Just Raised the Bar for Event Experiences
Expectations for in-person events are high as attendees seek deeply-engaging experiences. The launch of Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is already inspiring planners looking to create truly immersive event experiences.
Podcast: The Changing Face of Exhibitions
In episode #39 of the Event Manager Podcast, we talk with Cathy Breden, executive vice president, and chief operating officer at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), and…
4 Creative Settings for Smaller Events
When designing experiential elements for micro-events, looks matter. By choosing a visually distinct venue, planners can enhance their micro-event content, theme, and overall experience.
Years-Long Campaign to Protect UK Events from Terrorism Leads to New Laws
The UK is moving forward with its Protect Duty legislation, a new set of rules requiring venues to assess and address the risk of terrorist attacks. What will these changes mean for the UK’s event industry?
9 Lessons From SXSW 2022
The 2022 edition of South by Southwest came to a close on Sunday. This highly anticipated return to in-person experiences in Austin, Texas, was augmented by many sessions streaming online. The success of this edition marks a return to a sense of relative normalcy for tech.
Podcast: Travel as a Transformative Experience
Episode #39 of the Event Manager Podcast features Patrick Delaney, Managing Partner at SoolNua in a conversation about the transformative power of travel.
The Impact on Events From Rising Fuel Costs
The price of gas is through the roof. How will that affect event planning in 2022?