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Business News

IBTM Asia Pacific Launches as Aussies and Kiwis Skip Out of IBTM World

1 day ago
Hong Kong nighttime skyline

Janet Dell Makes History as Freeman’s First Female CEO

2 days ago
Janet Dell, president & chief operating officer, Freeman

Apple’s NameDrop Feature Sparks Privacy Warning

3 days ago
Two women shaing info via SmartPhones.
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Careers

The Future of Events Industry Communities

2 months ago
Daphne Hoppenot, CEO of The Vendry and Paul Van Deventer, CEO of MPI on stage at the Skift Meetings Forum 2023

3 Insider Secrets to Recruit the Next Gen of Event Professionals

2 months ago
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Coronavirus

Planners Beware, Covid Cases on the Rise

3 months ago

China Shutters Major Event 9 Hours Before Opening Due to Covid Outbreak

1 year ago

Trade Show Recovery Picks Up Pace: New Research

1 year ago
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Destinations

IBTM Asia Pacific Launches as Aussies and Kiwis Skip Out of IBTM World

1 day ago
Hong Kong nighttime skyline

Video: How Urban Expansion & Renewal Deliver Event Excellence

1 day ago
Five meeting attendees dressed in casual summer clothes sit at a bar with columns behind them, and a Phoenix desert vista beyond.

3 Ways to Create Engaging, Unforgettable Event Themes for Corporate Meetings

4 days ago
A group of about 20 to 30 people gather on the beach at night for a culture-themed evening event, with lounge chairs and a small bonfire.
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Diversity and Inclusion

Tech Conference Accused of Creating Fake Women Speakers

3 days ago
A woman speaker standing on stage in front of an audience.

SocialOffset Offers an Alternative to Destination Boycotts

1 month ago
Hands outstretched with change in them as an alternative to boycotts

Accessibility Advocates Oppose Disability Simulations

1 month ago
Person Using Wheelchair in a office environment
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Event Design

3 Ways to Create Engaging, Unforgettable Event Themes for Corporate Meetings

4 days ago
A group of about 20 to 30 people gather on the beach at night for a culture-themed evening event, with lounge chairs and a small bonfire.

4 Ways to Incorporate Culture Into the Event Agenda

2 weeks ago
A view of Budapest's Danube river looking out from Fishermen's Bastion, with the Parliament buildings visible in the background. These kinds of cultural attractions can enhance any meeting.

Panels Don’t Work — Or Do They? 

2 weeks ago
Business execs on a stage.
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Event Legacy

Event Legacies: Two Case Studies Reveal Path to Success

2 weeks ago
An interior view of a Danish congress, Electric City, held at a major convention center, with natural light streaming in from skylights above and a crowd of people walking around wind-energy-related booths below. This event served as an event legacy case study.
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Event Management

Venue Floor Plans May Put Events at Risk

4 days ago
Security person at event venue.

Event Legacies: Two Case Studies Reveal Path to Success

2 weeks ago
An interior view of a Danish congress, Electric City, held at a major convention center, with natural light streaming in from skylights above and a crowd of people walking around wind-energy-related booths below. This event served as an event legacy case study.

Hotels and Events: Negotiating The Best Terms

3 weeks ago
Group of event professionals sitting at negotiation table.
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Exhibitions

The Marketing Flywheel: A New Model for Setting Your Exhibitors Up for Success

4 months ago
A business event marketer stands in the foreground of a networking activity, with approximately 10 attendees visible in the background.

The Latest Event Trends as Seen on the Show Floor

5 months ago
Attendees at a business event watch the show floor from an overhead gallery, with an audience attending an in-person event session in the background.

Conference Quiet Rooms a Growing Trend

5 months ago
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F&B

Skift Meetings Forum Video: The New Definition of Luxury in The Meeting Experience

2 months ago

DC Shows How to Turn an Event Destination Into a Bleisure Dream

4 months ago
The Lincoln Memorial at night, a top after dark option for bleisure travelers visiting DC for a business event.

4 Ways for Changemakers to Leave an Event Legacy

5 months ago
A man's silhouette stands at the waterfront of Sydney Harbour, with bright coordinated lights visible in the background as part of the Vivid Sydney event.
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Hospitality

Simple Solutions to Meet Organizational ESG Targets

3 days ago
A meeting planner consults with a Hilton sales representative to learn about the Meet With Purpose program and learn how it can help with reaching ESG goals. They are both wearing blazers and looking at a tablet device in what looks like a hotel lobby.

Caution for Planners: Hotel Rates Set to Rise in 2024

2 months ago
Woman sitting in hotel lobby

Skift Meetings Forum Video: Factoring Belonging and Play Into Experience Design

2 months ago
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How to

Simple Solutions to Meet Organizational ESG Targets

3 days ago
A meeting planner consults with a Hilton sales representative to learn about the Meet With Purpose program and learn how it can help with reaching ESG goals. They are both wearing blazers and looking at a tablet device in what looks like a hotel lobby.

How to Craft a Winning Award Submission

7 months ago

How to Avoid Sharing Your Venue With a Polarizing Group

8 months ago
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Inspiration

3 Ways to Create Engaging, Unforgettable Event Themes for Corporate Meetings

4 days ago
A group of about 20 to 30 people gather on the beach at night for a culture-themed evening event, with lounge chairs and a small bonfire.

4 Ways to Incorporate Culture Into the Event Agenda

2 weeks ago
A view of Budapest's Danube river looking out from Fishermen's Bastion, with the Parliament buildings visible in the background. These kinds of cultural attractions can enhance any meeting.

Event Legacies: Two Case Studies Reveal Path to Success

2 weeks ago
An interior view of a Danish congress, Electric City, held at a major convention center, with natural light streaming in from skylights above and a crowd of people walking around wind-energy-related booths below. This event served as an event legacy case study.
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Marketing

Using Data To Direct Event Marketing

3 weeks ago
White king taking down black king on an otherwise empty chess board

The Marketing Flywheel: A New Model for Setting Your Exhibitors Up for Success

4 months ago
A business event marketer stands in the foreground of a networking activity, with approximately 10 attendees visible in the background.

The Growing Importance of Events for Marketing

4 months ago
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People

Meetings Planners are Mini-CEOs, Says Cvent CEO

3 weeks ago
Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal on stage at Cvent Connect Europe 2023 in conversation with Claudia Winkleman

Virginie De Visscher Confirmed at the Helm of Destination Canada Business Events

1 month ago

Scott Beck Takes Top Job at San Francisco Travel

3 months ago
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Podcast

The Intersection of Passion and Impact

4 days ago
Amanda Armstrong is a guest on the Skift Meetings Podcast

Navigating the Legal Middle Ground 

2 weeks ago

True Partnership

3 weeks ago
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Research

Event Budgets in Europe Are Up

3 weeks ago

Exhibitions Contribute $11.7B to UK Economy: New Study Reveals

4 weeks ago
Crowd of people walking at a trade show

Increase in Group Rates Drives Hotel Recovery

1 month ago
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Sports

Historic Stadium Caucus Launched to Preserve Venue Legacy

2 months ago
Bleachers and pitch with UCLA letter on the turf at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena

Baltimore’s Sporting Legacy Enhances Meetings and Conventions

4 months ago

7 Must-Haves for a Sporting Event Host City

5 months ago
Aerial view of Baltimore with Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the foreground, one of the major venues that make Baltimore a classic sporting event host city.
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Sustainability

Simple Solutions to Meet Organizational ESG Targets

3 days ago
A meeting planner consults with a Hilton sales representative to learn about the Meet With Purpose program and learn how it can help with reaching ESG goals. They are both wearing blazers and looking at a tablet device in what looks like a hotel lobby.

3 Ways to Create Engaging, Unforgettable Event Themes for Corporate Meetings

4 days ago
A group of about 20 to 30 people gather on the beach at night for a culture-themed evening event, with lounge chairs and a small bonfire.

Recognizing Associations Creating a Positive Impact

3 weeks ago
Time lapse photography of water drop causing ripples with a colorful reflection
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Technology

Apple’s NameDrop Feature Sparks Privacy Warning

3 days ago
Two women shaing info via SmartPhones.

Event Intelligence Platform Attracts $14M in New Funding

1 week ago
a modern trade show scene, similar to today's technology exhibitions, featuring a variety of attendees interacting and exploring current technology products

In Search of Event Tech Innovation

2 weeks ago
a group of diverse professionals in a high-tech environment, brainstorming and discussing around a futuristic display of advanced event technology
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Venues

3 Ways to Make the Most of Your Convention Center

2 weeks ago
Two women stand side by side admiring event swag at the Calgary Telus Convention Center, with blue and purple lighting creating atmosphere in the background.

The Best Strategies and Tools for Better Venue Sourcing

2 months ago
An interior shot of a dining hall at a business event venue, with a long table covered in a white tablecloth and set with white dinner ware.

Historic Stadium Caucus Launched to Preserve Venue Legacy

2 months ago
Bleachers and pitch with UCLA letter on the turf at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena
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Video

IMEX America 2023 in Review

1 month ago
Crowd taking a fun photo in front of a replica of the Las Vegas sign at IMEX America 2023

AI Helps Event Marketers Repurpose Video Content

7 months ago

The Best 360 Degree Cameras to Capture Your Event

6 years ago
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Wellness

Stress at an All-Time High in Events

1 week ago
Stressed out woman sitting at computer.

Soft Trends and AI Leading the Change in Meetings and Events

2 months ago
Image of immersive event design.

Three Ways to Fight Digital Burnout at Meetings and Events

5 months ago
Two figures are seen from behind, standing on a cliff edge overlooking the Grand Canyon in Arizona as part of a group activity to help fight digital burnout.
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