Newsroom & Blog
Welcome to our newsroom, a collection of the latest news, research, articles, and blogs on social impact and sustainability for the visitor economy
Facebook Live with Sandra Julian from Auaha Events
Jessica joined the fabulous Sandra Julian from Auaha Events to discuss The Tenth Letter, how we came to be, and what is coming up in 2021. Catch up on the recent interview here
BestCities unveil new impact measurement research for associations
BestCities have collaborated with associations & destinations around the world to build new research around a ‘legacy language’ and impact measurement indicators
Blog: Social impact the new metric business events must embrace in a post-Covid world
Measuring the impact of conferences beyond the economics.
MeetDenmark launches tools for creating meeting legacies
How can associations and destinations achieve greater meeting legacies and what are the actual steps involved? To answer these questions, MeetDenmark has launched a new report with tools aimed at helping destinations in the step-by-step planning of the legacy process.
The Social Impact of Business Events
Meet4Impact founder, Geneviève Leclerc makes the case for the outstanding community outreach work that was done during these unprecedented circumstances… and how associations can benefit from it
Social Impact & Major Events
Hosting major events results in short and long-term impacts which can lead to a net positive benefit to communities from the host area and beyond. The International Association of Event Hosts has worked with experienced event hosts, event owners and industry experts to provide guidance, and standard definitions, for measuring the impact of major events and contributing to global sustainable development goals.
Blog: Industry tradeshows, are they delivering on the needs of exhibitors and attendees?
As an exhibitor, when you hand over the hefty registration fees have you considered what the exhibition organiser is really offering you? What data are you being given about attendee behaviour? What information are you being given about the demographics of those attending? How do you make an informed decision about positioning?
Blog: Content & collaboration, are we answering the needs of our conference delegates?
How often are delegates really getting their needs met? Are we providing the right content for delegates who are taking precious time away from the office? Are we providing the right opportunities for sector discussions and collaboration?