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The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance recently celebrated National Voter Registration Day on September 17 by announcing the launch of ECA Votes.

How does more control over your events and meetings sound? Eventbrite says it’s putting more control in the hands of planners with new features.

The American Society of Association Executives recently published a comprehensive toolkit — the Associations’ Guide to Risk and Crisis Management — to help meeting and event planners and association leaders navigate the complexities of risk and crisis management.

The outlook for economic and business travel growth presents a balance of both potential upside factors and downside risks.

SAP Concur’s Global Business Travel Survey assesses business travel challenges, with this year’s findings centered around remote work, equal opportunity to travel and duty of care for LGBTQ+ traveler experiences.

The Global Business Travel Association reports that the business travel industry was responsible for a major boost to the U.S. economy in 2022.

Are you asking about staffing capacity before you book your meeting or event at a hotel? If not, you should, because much of the hospitality industry is still struggling to build up its staff after mass layoffs, furloughs and resignations post-pandemic. It’s one way you can ensure that your guests are getting the service they deserve while attending your meeting or event.

The appeal of group incentive travel remains strong, according to a recent Incentive Research Foundation survey of North American employees. The study found that a group incentive travel experience to an appealing destination was rated “very” or “extremely motivating” by 91% of respondents for the third year in a row. The study further examined destinations and program design to determine the elements that provide maximum inspiration to earn the award.

The Events Industry Council (EIC) recently announced a new strategic partnership with Oak View Group to further sustainability initiatives.