Private Equity Makes Another Investment in the Events Industry
GES exhibition services, part of Viad, is being sold to Truelink Capital for $535 million. It’s the latest events company getting an injection of private equity cash.
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.
Delano to be Replaced by a W in Las Vegas
Delano, part of the Mandalay Bay complex, is one of the few non-gaming properties on The Strip. It is being converted into a W, with the debut planned for the end of the year.
As New CEO of NYC Tourism, Julie Coker Aims to Replicate San Diego’s Convention Success
Julie Coker, president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority, is heading to the Big Apple to help revitalize business travel and group business.
Austin Hotels Collaborate to Support Meetings During Convention Center Rebuild
Hotels are joining forces to accommodate large groups during the closure of the Austin Convention Center.
IMEX America 2024 in Review: From Baseball to Pickleball, the Industry Is All-In on Personalized Experiences
In this episode of the Skift Meetings Podcast, we recap the record-breaking IMEX America 2024, diving into industry trends and the innovations shaping the future of events.
San Francisco Travel Association’s New CEO Outlines Plans to Escape the City’s Doom Loop Narrative
Anna Marie Presutti is finding new ways to increase funds for the San Francisco Travel Association, which is crucial to revitalizing its meetings and events business.
Events Industry Rallies to Help Asheville After Devastating Hurricanes
Two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton, left a path of destruction that stretched from Florida to Virginia. Asheville, a popular destination for meetings, was severely impacted. The meetings industry is doing its part to help.
Health-Conscious Nonalcoholic Cocktails Offer an Alternative To Sugary Mocktails
Move over alcohol and sugary mocktails, nonalcoholic cocktails with ingredients that are good for you are gaining in popularity.
Sneakers Take Center Stage at IMEX
At this year’s IMEX, sneakers were the footwear of choice – but not just for comfort. Attendees used their sneakers for contests, activations, branding and to show off their personal style.
IMEX America Breaks Attendance Records and Commits to Vegas
Despite challenges from Hurricane Milton, which led to some Florida participants leaving early, IMEX America had record attendance.