All of the sudden, it has.
Certain countries and states are opening up, discarding mask restrictions and relaxing social distancing guidelines, all while the virus is mutating with variants still wreaking havoc in certain parts of the world. Other countries see a recovery on the horizon in the next month or two. Vaccines are being taken on and off the market. Groups try to decide whether to forge ahead for attendees that are ready to travel, who are clamoring to meet face-to-face again…and who are literally zoomed out and are ready to see the world.
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By Joyce Paschall, CAE, CMP-HC, CMM | Associate Executive Director, Education and Engagement, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
We’ve all seen the statistics and recognise the laser-like hit on the Tourism & Hospitality industry. Whether it came as instantly as a bolt of lightning or in slow motion like water circling a drain, the grief and loss are real, along with the resolve, resilience and outright requirement to Find. A. Job.
Lately, there are signs of recovery. Three long-time “friendfessionals” (started as a professional contact, became a friend, as so many of us do) of mine recently started similar positions in growing companies, and the number of postings on job boards is increasing.
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By Miguel Neves, CMP, DES | Editor-in-Chief, EventMB
During the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the numerous unknowns that accompany us every day there has, regrettably, been less focus on sustainability in the events industry. I say regrettably because I fundamentally believe that sustainability is necessary for businesses to thrive whether in a pandemic or not.
Sustainably is often misunderstood. Many times, we actually mean ecology when we talk about sustainability. Sustainability is not just about the environment and natural resources. This is part of it, and an absolutely crucial component, but it’s not the whole picture. In-person events create a massive amount of waste, and therefore, focusing on producing less waste and recycling are certainly worthwhile efforts, but we can do so much more.
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How many years have you been a CMP?
9 years
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Branson, Missouri, USA.
What advice would you give, either to your younger self or to newer professionals now?
Travel to faraway places, take more risks, volunteer, intern for free, learn from mentors who have been in the industry a long time and soak up every learning experience. All of those experiences will be invaluable later.
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The EIC Advance Collections, an exciting new addition within EIC’s robust Knowledge Hub, are available in EIC’s Learning Management System (LMS). These collections provide access to these thought leader sessions by practice areas and tests the knowledge gained through session quizzes, all while allowing you to earn up to 25 CE credits toward your CMP recertification.
Connect to these exciting and carefully curated collections, which cover five practice areas:
- Digital Design
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Event Design
- Upskilling, Reskilling & Wellness
- Sustainability & Social Impact
Explore this and other signature content and programmes in the LMS, available on-demand and at your convenience!
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The Events Industry Council’s 2020 Global Awards event was held March 25, 2021. With an inspiring gathering of attendees and award winners from across the globe, we shared an impactful experience together as we recognised, honoured and celebrated the extraordinary efforts of individuals and organisations whose ability to overcome and lead in times of crisis have contributed to the recovery and well-being of our global business events industry.
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During this time of change, it's important to update your personal information in your CMP Account. This will help us help you stay connected to the CMP community, and have your CEs properly recorded to your account.
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Have you joined the LinkedIn group for CMPs? Log in and connect with 7,300 fellow CMPs from around the world. Search for the listed group: Certified Meeting Professionals – CMPs and request to join.
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The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, produced a case study detailing how three independent show organizers joined forces to bring a safe in-person marketplace to the fashion industry in Orlando in early February.
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Tourism and hospitality sector partners in the Western Cape have reiterated their commitment to adhering consistently with health and hygiene protocols adopted to keep guests and staff safe.
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Held against the backdrop of the Museum of The Future, the Forum featured leaders from Dubai Tourism, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai Airports, Emirates, dmg events and Accor. UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) supported the event, with their global membership primed to benefit from the knowledge shared.
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Travelers, as well as trade show and convention attendees headed for Las Vegas, are likely to be more confident about showing up at properties equipped with health data stored on their cell phones. The apps can show a range of information, from negative COVID-19 test results to coronavirus vaccine records.
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BestCities and the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) have come together to help associations articulate their new hybrid congress guidelines. The new, complimentary bid guidelines template articulates these new requirements clearly to Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs) and Convention Bureaus (CVBs), equipping them to support with the delivery of hybrid event formats.
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To date, this industry-wide task force has published seven accepted practices guides: B2B and B2C Exhibitions, Business Continuity, Meeting and Event Design, Health and Safety for Hotels, Workforce and Wellness, Travel and Transportation, and Resources for Destinations. Additional resources include a Code of Conduct, Principles for Recovery, Key Questions for Event Organisers, Know Before You Go, and a Crisis Communications worksheet. After the release of each guide, EIC hosted a webinar with task force members to review the resources. You can access all of this helpful aggregated content via EIC's website and YouTube channel.
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In conjunction with the release of the Resources for Workforce and Wellness Accepted Practices Guide, EIC launched a Career Centre on its website.
The resources for the EIC online Career Centre are organised by:
- Career Opportunities: A job posting board
- Career Pathways: Tools and resources for career and financial support
- Certification: Links to certification programmes across the industry
- Education: Webinars, courses and online events
- Research: Research and data for the global meetings and events industry
- Scholarships: Financial support for meeting professionals
As an industry built on partnerships and collaboration, we are stronger together and are here to support one another.
Visit the Career Centre
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