Strata Acquires Wonderland Agency to Boost Experiential Offering
Strata’s latest acquisition adds a new layer of creative and experiential design to its growing portfolio.
Andrea has been covering meetings, events, and trade shows for more than three decades. She is the proud recipient of many journalism awards, the most recent of which was a story featuring Ron Walden, Reed Exhibitions USA’s first Global Executive Sponsor for Race. She received a B.A. from New York University, majoring in English and journalism. She kicks off every summer by participating in the Spring Lake Five Mile run and spends many weekends “down the shore” enjoying Asbury Park’s dynamic music scene.
Convene Hospitality Group Acquires NeueHouse Brand and Premium Manhattan Location
Convene’s acquisition of the NeueHouse brand signals a broader repositioning from functional corporate meeting spaces toward culturally driven, hospitality-led venues.
Nineteen Group Kicks Off 2026 With Three Acquisitions and a Leadership Transition
Fueled by capital from a continuation fund, Nineteen Group is using acquisitions and a soon-to-be-announced launch to fast-track its U.S. expansion.
CES 2026 Debuts the Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600 Million Renovation
CES 2026 is the first major showcase of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600 million renovation, with the redesigned Grand Lobby reflecting a broader shift toward flexible, revenue-generating space.
Megatrends vs. Reality: How 2025 Event Predictions Played Out
Predicting the biggest shifts in the events industry is never simple. Some of Skift Meetings’ predictions for 2025 did in fact reshape the industry, while others went off course or were impacted by roadblocks.
Authenticity, Not Perfection, Drives Ultra-Luxury Incentive Travel
At the highest end of incentive travel, polish and perfection are losing their edge. Intimacy, human connection, and authenticity are most desired.
U.S. Convention Centers Undergoing Major Transformations in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year for U.S. convention centers. Cities across the country are completing multi-million-dollar renovations and expansions to meet rising planner expectations, offer flexible event spaces, and compete for large-scale conventions.
Dates to Avoid for Events in 2027
Timing can make or break your event. If there is a conflict with holidays, cultural observances, or seasonal breaks, attendance, engagement, and overall success may be affected. Use this 2027 guide to plan strategically and maximize your event’s impact.
Key Deals of the Year: 2025 M&A Roundup
A surge of strategic acquisitions reshaped the meetings and events industry in 2025, as private equity and global operators sought scale and specialization amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Dates to Avoid for Events in 2026
Timing can make or break attendance, engagement, and the overall success of a business event. Cultural observances, global elections, and seasonal breaks are dates that should be avoided.