EVENT INDUSTRY TRENDS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Although we are collectively eager to return to the pre-COVID era, one thing is certain – things will never be the same. Here are some of the event trends you should be mindful of : Virtual is Here to Stay Digital remaining a major component of the...
CONFERENCE AND MEETING TRENDS IN 2022
Almost two years have passed and it seems that the pot of gold of our people-centered industry has finally resurfaced – the face-to-face meeting. Events might not look the same for a while after we return in-person, but digital tools will definitely help event organizers...
OUTDOOR MEETING SPACES: HOW THE NATURE OF MEETINGS IS CHANGING
Although meetings were traditionally reserved for the conference room, and still are to an extent, there’s a rising demand for flexible outdoor meetings that promote wellbeing and increase engagement without distracting people from the task at hand. Breaking routines – like where and when you conduct meetings...
USE THE ONLINE ANALYTICS MEANINGFULLY AFTER YOUR VIRTUAL EVENT
Do you know what analytics is about - apart from being a smart and snappy sounding terminology?! It’s about breaking down the performance of your online event and so you get meaningful information for future online plans. Analysing data after an event will assist you get a...
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING AN OUTDOOR
If there’s only going to be a few of you and the meeting can be conducted tech-free, you don’t really have much to think about. If this isn’t the case, there are a number of things to consider – but the following three should definitely feature...
RAPID ONSITE COVID-19 TESTING FOR EVENT AND MEETING ATTENDEES
To provide ease, confidence and reassurance to safely return to face-to-face events, we’ve introduced pre-event, onsite, rapid COVID-19 antigen testing for meeting and event attendees, further enhancing the comprehensive Hotels Safety Protocols, which are already in place in all hotels. To provide this service, we...
HOW TO ROCK WORKING FROM HOME
We are going to share some tips from industry professionals and work-from-home veterans on how to stay healthy while successfully managing event planning, work, life and family while staying at home. Start early and mentally prepare : Without the stress of having to commute to the...
WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR VIRTUAL/HYBRID EVENT DATA ANALYTICS AFTER THE EVENT
The work of hosting an online event doesn't end when it's over. In fact, much of the important work begins when the meeting ends. Engagement can and should continue post-event, and virtual events offer a treasure trove of data on attendee engagement and preferences if...
VIRTUAL EVENTS BLUEPRINT AND CHECKLIST
DOWNLOAD THE PDF DOCUMENT HERE It is our job as event architects to be ahead of what is evolving technology wise in the event space currently. Take a look at our handy checklist to cross check yourself for things to take into account for your next Virtual Event. BEFORE...
“REVENGE TRAVEL” WILL BE ALL THE RAGE OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS
Experts predict the future of tourism amid hope for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the vaccine rollout picking up pace, people are starting to feel more cautiously optimistic about the prospect of traveling again. Those in the travel industry are hoping for a surge in...
COVID CONSIDERATIONS AT CONFERENCES
For Conferences and Events scheduled to go on, the CDC has offered the following recommendations: Considerations for Cancelling or Postponing How many people are expected to attend? The more people an individual interacts with at a gathering and the longer those interactions are, the higher the risk...
TIPS ON PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS AT IN-PERSON EVENTS
Fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or maintain social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings. However, face masks are still required for travel. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance to say that fully vaccinated people do not need...
18 BEST VIRTUAL ICE BREAKERS FOR ONLINE MEETINGS
Virtual Ice breakers for online meetings: With a good icebreaker, you can set the mood for the meeting, give your online participants a chance to speak, and make them more comfortable sharing and interacting throughout. For your inspiration, here are 18 ideas for virtual icebreakers that worked...
A RADICAL GUIDE TO SPENDING LESS TIME ON YOUR PHONE
It’s there: in your pocket. On the desk. In the cup holder of the car. It’s everywhere..! You want to use it. Just grab it and alleviate the boredom or discomfort. Might as well check the headlines instead of struggling to type words on a blank screen...
5 QUICK ICE BREAKER ACTIVITIES
These are the first of a myriad of Ice Breakers that Solutions Group Events is sharing with you in a series of animated and real feel activities to include in your online events to ‘life up’ your delegates’ screens at Hybrid and Virtual meetings. They...
RESUMING IN-PERSON EVENTS : ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
How can event design and session scheduling be altered to make my conference/event safer? The effort starts with event registration. “At our registration desks, each attendee’s ID is scanned without being handled, and then the attendee takes the badge and lanyard themselves, i.e. there is no...
OWN THE VIRTUAL ROOM IN YOUR NEXT PRESENTATION
Recently, I was one-third of the way through delivering a virtual, high-stakes client presentation when my screen went blank – that’s right - blank… When I went to grab the document I had been sharing, it was gone. Stressed, I took a deep breath and asked...
Team Building Benefits and Trends
Surprising Team Building Benefits for Your Team Most organisations choose team building to encourage collaboration and teamwork through engaging, fun and motivational activities. Teams build vital skills like communication, planning, problem-solving, and conflict resolution through a series of planned events that drive results. However, in this post,...
5 BIG EVENT INDUSTRY TRENDS YOU SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR IN 2021
2020 pushed a majority of the predictions of event industry trends down the drain. It was the year filled with change and not so pleasant surprises. And while the adoption of many trends was accelerated due to COVID-19 and the resultant restrictions, many others expected trends...
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO AVOIDING VIRTUAL EVENT DISASTERS
By now, you have likely heard some of the virtual event horror stories floating around the events industry. Live streams going down and no one knows what to do. Platforms crashing. Keynote presenters freezing up and botching their presentations. Speakers getting kicked out of their...