10 Reasons Video Calls Are Bad for Business and Your Well-being
The background noise. The awkward silences. The constant worrying if you and your surroundings are presentable. Interacting via a video call certainly is a different experience than interacting face-to-face. While…
2021 Meetings and Events Trends Around the World
“When will in-person events resume?” is the question on everyone’s mind. The answer varies by region and is not set in stone. Face-to-face meetings and events are now dependent on…
Global Meetings and Events Trends: Making Meetings Work in 2021
There is no question that everyone is looking forward to meeting again face-to-face as soon as it’s safe to do so. There is already pent-up demand for in-person events. Not surprisingly,…
2021 Global Meetings and Events Forecast
American Express Meetings and Events, a division of American Express Global Travel Business, has released its 2021 Global Meetings and Events Forecast. While typically the year-over-year survey comparisons reveal relatively…
How to Maintain Your Well-being When Attending a Live Meeting or Event
Ready to make a live appearance at the next meeting or event? We’ve put together some precautions designed to keep you safe when attending a group gathering in-person. It includes…
American Express Meetings & Events Earns Spot on MeetingNet’s CMI 25 List for 14th Consecutive Year
We are excited to announce that American Express Meetings & Events, a division of American Express Global Business Travel, has been named to MeetingsNet’s 2020 CMI 25 list. The list…
8 Key Considerations to Create Engaging Virtual and Hybrid Meetings and Events Experiences
There is no substitute for face-to-face interactions, but virtual and hybrid meetings and events are an effective way to reach a broad audience and maximize your investment. They provide a…
2020 Meetings & Events Forecast: Attendee Experience
According to our newly released 2020 Meetings & Events Forecast, the attendee experience continues to grow in focus with meeting owners and planners, indicating that they spend more time focused…
2020 Meetings & Events Forecast: Global Activity Predictions
Looking into 2020, meeting professionals are “very optimistic” about the meetings and events industry, according to the 2020 Meetings & Events Forecast. Even as some analysts are warning of a…
Crafting a Millennial-Friendly Events Experience
Similar to how the business travel industry has been adapting to an expanding millennial workforce, meetings and events also are being modified to appeal to this generation, now in their…