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As coronavirus cases continue to climb around the world, planning event bubbles may be the only chance to go back to in-person meetings. We explore the prospect of bubbles happening within the industry.

A decline in Covid-19 cases and relaxed border controls in some regions has tasked CVBs and DMCs with a new challenge: promoting their destinations as safe and secure in the midst of a pandemic that is far from over.

MeetingPlay Virtual Engagement Platform is designed to facilitate audience engagement and interaction at virtual events. Here is our review.

As hybrid and in-person events return, the conversation has now turned to physical distancing and other risk-mitigation efforts like masks and face shields. The early results suggest that universal compliance with social distancing rules might be an unrealistic expectation. 

Business events are making a timid comeback with a whole new set of rules and recommendations from international and local health organizations. The first events will look very different. These telling images shed light on the first in-person events.

SpotMe is a comprehensive virtual event solution that includes both a virtual event platform and an event app. Here is our review.

The live event industry is desperate to go back to business. Some events are willing to pursue a comeback at all costs, even if it means getting attendees sick. Who is right and who is wrong?

On May 25, 2020, the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police department spurred a worldwide series of protests against systemic racism and police brutality, as well as a much wider conversation about race in society at large. Shortly thereafter, we interviewed four Black event professionals on their experience in events as a first step towards giving a voice to a community that is traditionally underrepresented in events.

UFI’s Global Barometer provides much-needed clarity for the exhibitions industry in a Covid-era defined by uncertainty. Which areas have been hit the hardest, and how badly? Here are the highlights.

High production value — including quality event design — is incredibly important when it comes to matching live engagement online, which almost half of eventprofs struggle with when sourcing virtual tech. Here are 4 design ideas from recent online events to enhance the virtual experience.