Stress is a common condition across most employment sectors, causing many days absence and much distress for sufferers. Events management is no exception to this. A recent survey conducted by Laura Capell-Abra, a leading industry business and career coach and ex-agency MD, found that 71% event industry professionals believe their colleagues are suffering from stress.
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Set your next event to music
When planning corporate events, music is unlikely to be high on the list of priorities. With so many other details to consider, music is often an afterthought if it is even thought of at all. But music adds to the atmosphere and enhances the mood, so it is well worth considering its use at events.
Raising security levels
Recent terror attacks in Europe and the mass shooting in Las Vegas have led to a heightened awareness around security issues with regard to public gatherings. In cities where HCCE have their unique conference venues business goes on as usual, but many venues are taking this opportunity to review their security procedures to enable events to take place as planned and reassure attendees.
Make delegate well-being a priority
When planning a corporate event, the wellbeing of the delegates is always a consideration. Taking care of both their physical health and emotional wellbeing is an important factor in making an event a success. According to the IACC’s recent Nutrition and Delegate Wellbeing Survey Report nutrition and wellbeing are a high priority for organisers. The report offers numerous useful insights for those planning and catering for corporate events.
The rise of mergers and acquisitions
Recent months have seen a number of mergers and acquisitions across the conference sector. Banks Sadler was acquired by American Express Global Business Travel, while BCD Meetings and Events took over Zibrant, in addition to a number of mergers between hotel groups.
Consider holding your next event in London
London is one of the world’s great cities and holding a corporate event there is certain to increase the numbers of attendees. With multiple airports and rail links, it is accessible from anywhere in the world. Once there, the London underground and bus network make it easy to discover everything the city has to offer.
Who’s booking your event?
Increasingly, conferences and other corporate events are being booked by millennials — the generation born between 1980 and 1995. This is having a profound impact on the type of events booked and the venues considered suitable.