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Welcome to the latest edition of Huddle’s Event Industry News. As we head into the holiday season we take stock of some of the recent developments in the meetings, conference and event industry. This time we see new attempts to ensure safety and manage risk as the sector bounces back to meet market demand. The return of flagship conferences to iconic American cities, a renewed commitment to sustainable events, and the merger of some industry peak bodies. Check out our quick rundown to stay informed.

Cvent is a leader in the event management platform space and as an events agency we have used Cvent for a decade. We work with many clients who use Cvent – some in our platform and some have their own. Here are our TOP 7 TIPs for ensuring your Cvent platform is working for you.

Huddle’s Venue Sourcing Specialists bring together some of the top news on event venues, meeting spaces and accommodation trends from around the world. As we prepare for Thanksgiving and the leaves start to fall from the trees here in the Northern Hemisphere, the industry is offering some fantastic new venues to help you meet in cozy comfort this fall. Let’s see what the Huddle sourcing experts are keeping an eye on in this installment of Event Venue News!

What the ‘new normal’ looks like for global events, a new standard for digital event auditing and some interesting mergers and acquisitions creating fresh new players in the industry. Check out this months’ Event Technology News for all this and more.

So many of our clients are looking to reward their teams, build community in their organization and celebrate a return to ‘normal’ with a great incentive. But choosing a destination can sometimes feel like a bewildering and complex task. Lets take a look at some of the top four incentive destinations that we are excited about for 2022.

Despite what some may say, there is no “one-size-fits-all” event technology solution for the modern event planner. Business events come in all shapes and sizes, with a range of goals and deliverables. At Huddle, we have supported many of our clients through the process of selecting the right platform for their needs. Here are the five most important things for buyers keep in mind when searching for event technology solutions:

Keep up with all the latest developments in meetings and events as the industry bands together to get back up and running after COVID. Learn about some exciting industry conventions in the works, a new push towards sustainability, and a big focus on the big apple! All in this months’ edition of Huddle Events Industry Update.

From conferences to sales events, global conventions to local and regional meetings. Forward-looking businesses are adapting to a world where event content is king, and where hybrid event technology helps mitigate risk and improve ROI. Here’s why hybrid events are here to stay…

The Pandemic has changed SO much in the business world, but one thing remains the same. HR Professionals still need to deliver the right talent to keep the business moving forward. Hiring events have been a lynchpin of this process for many years, but now, social distancing and lockdowns have made it tough for businesses to connect with qualified candidates. So how can companies source the talent they need during a pandemic? By hosting a virtual hiring event. Here’s how…