For the second year, Skift Meetings Awards will once again celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. View the 2024 finalists now. -Adam Stacey | Continue reading
Event and publishing giant Informa has big plans to expand into the marketing and financial technology verticals. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Shawn Cheng, a seasoned events professional, is throwing some cold water on the AI hype. While the rush to embrace ChatGPT and other AI tools continues, Cheng is taking a more measured approach. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
There was a time when contracts were written haphazardly, and deals were secured with a handshake. Those days are over. Today, the industry relies heavily on detailed written terms. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Vaibhav Jain’s run at the helm of the company he co-founded in 2014 has ended. Former engineer and product manager Shailesh Hegde takes over. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Planned has secured a significant round of financing and added a travel industry heavyweight onto its board. Up next is expanding AI functionality and travel booking capabilities. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
What happens when a destination is committed to embracing DEI, but political leaders stand in the way? -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Discover creative booth activation ideas, effective marketing strategies, and proven techniques to attract and engage attendees effortlessly. Boost your next event's success and turn visitors into valuable leads. -Kanchi Jain | Continue reading
The combined platform promises to be a new type of all-in-one offering combining meeting and travel management with venue and vendor sourcing. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Explore simple ways to keep meeting attendees invigorated, engaged and on task that prioritize their physical and mental health. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Every event tells a story, from audience experiences to behind-the-scenes efforts. For a successful event debrief, examining both sides uncovers insights that can help shape future events and maximize the impact. -Kanchi Jain | Continue reading
Australia's incredible scenery, boom in state-of-the-art meeting venues and accommodation, and commitment to sustainability have placed it top of mind for incentive trip and association meeting planners. -Business Events Australia | Continue reading
From thoughtful, low-budget options to sophisticated, high-budget gifts, the key is to select items that resonate with your speakers' preferences and enhance their experience. -Skift Meetings Studio Team | Continue reading
The Austin Convention Center is closing for a $1.6 billion redevelopment. The city is stressing that it will still be open for events business. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
A one-stop shop with answers to your questions about Skift Meetings Forum and what to expect. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
A new industry survey reveals senior incentive travel planners' current priorities and pain points as they navigate rising costs, evolving expectations, and a quickly shifting geopolitical landscape. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
The Caribbean is a popular destination for meetings, events, and incentive travel. Here's a look at what's new. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Events create 2.5 pounds of landfill-bound waste per person per day. Eliminating things like swag, water bottles, and lanyards can go a long way toward delivering more sustainable events. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Creating authentic and unexpected experiences is a surefire way to maintain attendee engagement, thus making your event much more valuable than a standard day inside a convention center. -Arizona Office of Tourism | Continue reading
The intricacies of absorbing a multi-million registration company is the focus of an upcoming internal Maritz tech summit. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
From the bustling streets of Berlin to the remote town of Nebbi, Uganda, Gerrit Jessen’s journey reveals how expertise and a passion can transform hospitality standards in even the most challenging environments. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Last month saw plenty of AI-related event tech news. But it wasn't all about AI, integrations and customizable event website builders also made the cut. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Networking is too important to an event’s success to leave to chance. Working with the right technology and partners can generate connections that demonstrate the value a meeting or event provides attendees. -Stova | Continue reading
Former rivals, Maritz and Convention Data Services, have joined forces. Maritz has acquired the company from Freeman. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Explore what's new in terms of hotels, venues, airline routes and destination campaigns at 43 destinations across the U.S. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Los Angeles is now on track to unveil a major convention center expansion, just in time for the LA28 Games. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Congress is working on a Junk Fee Prevention Act, but California isn’t waiting – its Honest Pricing Law went into effect Monday. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Dive into the world of event planning with Melinda Burdette, the senior director of events for MPI. Discover how this "head chef of chefs" manages the chaos, surprises attendees, and navigates the evolving trends in the industry with a calm and collected demeanor. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Jason Sudeikis, the creator of Ted Lasso, was a no-show at a recent convention he was to speak at. Business events professionals are asking if celebrity speakers are even worth it. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
The trend for mystery trips is on the rise — but your destination doesn’t have to be a secret to be a surprise. We reveal how event planners can inject the unexpected into their next off-site meeting by seeking out classic activities with a dash of quirkiness, creativity, and pla … | Continue reading
This Texas city's rich history and culture surprises many attendees. New hotels, an Alamo visitor center, and more are all being developed with groups in mind. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
AI-powered startup Nowadays features a virtual assistant that can communicate, negotiate and book event venues, all via email. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
As we prepare to close the submission window for 2024 Skift Meetings Awards, we take a look at the incredible prize package you could be taking home - and trust us, it’s worth the entry cost. -Adam Stacey | Continue reading
Robyn Duda, co-founder and CEO of RacquetX, discusses creating connections, promoting diversity, and launching a unique sporting event. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Sphere in Las Vegas hosted Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Discover 2024, which gave attendees a glimpse into the future of keynote events. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Outdoor events should always be handled with care. Contingency plans are a must, especially when the temperature soars. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Sustainability is top of mind for event planners around the world today. Consider hosting your next meeting in a smaller city already introducing green energy, waste reduction, and nature conservation solutions in the local community. -Brand USA | Continue reading
A smarter Siri will help you with your schedule, tell you what’s in your email, and when your attendees’ flights are landing. But will this upgrade really change the way technology is used for events? -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Visit Atlantic City’s content program is designed to give event planners the resources and knowledge to intertwine sustainability into their entire programs and to get a better appreciation for the destination as a whole. -Visit Atlantic City | Continue reading
Discover Detroit's ongoing transformation and the cutting-edge developments turning the city into a dynamic hub for major events. -Visit Detroit | Continue reading
Is Vancouver the new darling of the tech world? The provincial government is betting on it by partnering with a major conference to lure the tech community. The first of three confirmed editions is set for May 2025. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Germany is no stranger to hosting large events. Here's a look at what's new when it comes to meetings, events and incentive travel. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Cvent swapped Las Vegas for San Antonio for its user conference this year, with 4,000 attendees taking part and generating an estimated $7.1 million in economic impact for the city. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Cvent swapped Las Vegas for San Antonio for its user conference this year, with 4,000 attendees taking part and generating an estimated $7.1 million in economic impact for the city. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
Due to unprecedented demand, the 2024 submission window for Skift Meetings Awards has been extended until June 30. -Adam Stacey | Continue reading
Las Vegas is not a destination that is associated with wellness. Caesars Entertainment is working to change this perception. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
GBTA uncovers just how much business travel fueled the U.S. economy in 2022. Meetings and events were a significant part of that. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon … | Continue reading