The document discusses the events industry in the digital age. It defines an event and outlines different types of events including social events like weddings and kids parties, corporate events like seminars and conferences, and community events. It notes challenges during the pandemic such as cancellations and income loss. It then discusses trends that have emerged like more intimate weddings and destination elopements, as well as new digital careers in the industry like project managers and virtual assistants.
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How is the events industry doing now that we are all going online?
The document discusses the events industry in the digital age. It defines an event and outlines different types of events including social events like weddings and kids parties, corporate events like seminars and conferences, and community events. It notes challenges during the pandemic such as cancellations and income loss. It then discusses trends that have emerged like more intimate weddings and destination elopements, as well as new digital careers in the industry like project managers and virtual assistants.
The document discusses the events industry in the digital age. It defines an event and outlines different types of events including social events like weddings and kids parties, corporate events like seminars and conferences, and community events. It notes challenges during the pandemic such as cancellations and income loss. It then discusses trends that have emerged like more intimate weddings and destination elopements, as well as new digital careers in the industry like project managers and virtual assistants.
DISCUSSION OUTLINE • What is an Event? • Types of Events • Challenges During the Pandemic • The New Normal • Intimate Weddings • Destination Elopement Weddings • Digital Careers in the Events Industry WHAT IS AN EVENT? • An event can be described as a public assembly for the purpose of celebration, education, marketing or reunion. Events can be classified on the basis of their size, type and context. TYPES OF EVENTS SOCIAL EVENTS Events organized for the purpose of celebration and for seeking or enjoying the companionship of others WEDDINGS KIDS PARTIES TYPES OF EVENTS CORPORATE EVENTS a gathering that is sponsored by a business or an organization for its employees, business partners, clients and/or prospective clients. These events can be for larger audiences such as conventions or smaller events like conferences, meetings or holiday parties. SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES REUNIONS/AWARDING CEREMONIES TYPES OF EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS - any planned gathering on public property consisting of 50 or more people or any sized event which blocks/reserves access to public property / right of way - These types of events involves/targets the participation of the general public and can be classified into PROFIT or NON- PROFIT COMMUNITY EVENTS JCI Traveling Tyangge CHALLENGES DURING THE PANDEMIC • Loss of Income • Mass Gatherings were prohibited • Cancellation of Events • DTI Ruling on Reimbursements • Continuation of Bills and other Overhead Expenses The New Normal • Restrictions on Mass Gatherings • Health Safety Protocols • Changing IATF Rules/Local Eos • Super Spreader Events Health Safety Protocols THE RISE OF INTIMATE WEDDINGS DESTINATION ELOPEMENT WEDDINGS DIGITAL CAREERS • Project Managers • Virtual Assistants
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