Corporate Group Booking Faces a Difficult Future Starting Mid-2020: Cvent Research
The decline in group bookings is already being felt by some hotels, something that may stretch throughout next year.
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Events’ Use of Facial Recognition Raises Data Security Concerns
Despite improvements in data privacy, facial recognition is still sort of disturbing for many organizers and attendees.
Privacy Concerns Loom as Facial Recognition at Events Becomes More Common
A facial recognition startup has developed a new way to protect attendee data, but many people are still wary of the technology. It's hard to blame them, considering that data breaches within the travel industry seem to be happening left and right.
Costa Rica’s Well-Being and Sustainability Offerings Are a Glimpse Into the Future of Meetings and Events
Meeting and event planners are working to incorporate more wellness-focused elements and reduce their environmental impact as the industry’s goals shift. Costa Rica has been a leader in prioritizing personal well-being and environmental sustainability for decades.
Sponsored Uber’s Potentially Powerful — Yet Largely Unknown — Event Service
Uber has the potential to be a big tool for corporate event planners, but the company doesn't do a great job of marketing itself.
Uber Has an Event Service — Who Knew?
Uber knows that it is one of the primary modes of transportation at events — and has designed a service around that. Still, the company doesn't really advertise this service very well, and it means that lots of planners are unaware of it.
Planners Tackle Plane Travel for the Sake of Greener Events
The masses of attendees boarding flights and using cars is a big reason why events have such a negative environmental impact. Transportation needs to be a central focus for planners looking for greener events.
Making Events Green Starts First With Transportation
Getting rid of plastic straws is nice, but the biggest positive impact will come from cutting back on plane trips and the use of gas-powered cars. At first, these changes may seem overly inconvenient, but that feeling will lessen once attendee expectations start to shift.
Wi-Fi’s Frustrating Lack of Progress at Events
Many planners treat Wi-Fi as an afterthought, when really it's become a central part of the event experience, just like food or beverage.
Why Is Wi-Fi at Events Still So Bad?
A lot of the same issues that plagued conference Wi-Fi 10 years ago are still around today, even as good internet becomes more and more of a necessity.