While hybrid events are very much here to stay, that doesn’t mean that it’s always a seamless transition from in-person events, to online events, to events combining the best of both worlds. The...
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The Top 6 Hybrid Events Benefits
If you've made the switch to hybrid events in the last two years, like the rest of the world, you may be wondering what the impact might be on your overall event strategy and how to proceed now that...
5 Emerging Trends Affecting Hybrid Meetings
If 2020 was the year of video conferencing, then 2021 (and possibly 2022) will be known as the year of hybrid meetings. With continued uncertainty surrounding global health and climate change,...
3 Virtual and Hybrid Team Building Activities That Inspire
Leaders are working overtime to keep remote team members motivated. Here are three clever virtual and hybrid team-building activities to keep your dispersed workforce engaged and enthusiastic. 1....
Hybrid Event Strategy—3 Awesome Setups
As we move into a world of post-pandemic meetings, the Hybrid Meeting Model is here to stay. Technology in this area made huge strides over a very short period of time, and it will continue to evolve as the benefits continue to be demonstrated. These three main hybrid meeting types are being used to meet the majority of event needs. We look at the live component(s), virtual elements, and the likely associated fees to help guide planners to the right solution for a number of hybrid meeting scenarios.
The Future of the Corporate Events Industry
On a recent podcast, “The Future of Tourism,” American Meetings, Inc. CEO Andy McNeill shares his expertise and forward view on tourism as it relates to the MICE Industry (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), a corporate events industry that heavily relies on travel and venues to thrive. Over the past 18 months, both industries have faced huge obstacles that threatened their existence.
The Future of the Global Meetings and Events Industry
Andy McNeill, CEO of American Meetings, Inc. was a recent guest on the Tourism Entrepreneur Podcast, where he shared his knowledge and expertise on the state and future of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry and tips for success. The following article is a Q&A derived from the podcast.
The Evolution of Virtual Meetings as B2B Events Emerge from the Pandemic
In this podcast episode of Destination on the Left Podcast, AMI Founder Andy McNeill talks about the evolution of virtual meetings as the event industry emerges from the pandemic. From the economic downturns of 9/11, the 2008 recession, and now COVID-19, Andy understands the highs and lows of the industry and how to shift and even grow during them.