Littlefield touts benefit of staying at same group for decades
Outgoing Tire Industry Association CEO reflects on advocacy victories, bringing the industry together and challenges facing the groupLittlefield at the 2019 Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show
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Groups look at continuing flexible refund policies for 2022
Some associations push back refund deadlines for upcoming events; NCBA sells registration refund insurance for February showAssociation executives are looking ahead to the new year with renewed optimism for the return of in-person events. Still, with COVID-19 variants contributing to uncertainty, groups are assessing how flexible their 2022 refund policies need to be for attendees.
Read MorePandemic risk insurance bill runs into industry skepticism
The creation of a federal pandemic risk insurance program continues to be a priority for associations that have seen event insurance options dwindle following COVID-19, but insurers have concerns about proposed legislation that would make the program a reality.
Read MoreCrafting industry sustainability goals
Associations draft new policy positions on once-controversial issue of climate change Dec. 10, 2021By Walt Williams The ski resorts that make up the membership of the National Ski Areas Association will see their business models devastated if the worst predictions of climate change come to pass. But even among that group, formulating an industry-wide response was a tough sell when NSAA first broached the subject in the early 2000s.
Read MoreAdvertising, travel groups unveil DEI efforts
Dec. 9, 2021By Walt WilliamsTwo associations representing advertisers and the tourism industry recently unveiled separate efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in their sectors.The Interactive Advertising Bureau announced Wednesday its first digital media apprenticeship program and the hiring of a new staff member to oversee DEI programs. That same day, U.S. Travel Association said it would partner with the industry advocacy group Tourism Diversity Matters to strengthen the association's focus on DEI.
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Making webcasts a memorable experience for attendees
Organizers should consider time constraints and crafting networking sessions that maximize opportunities for attendees to speak
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