Miguel Neves Archives

Miguel is Skift Meetings’ Editor-in-Chief and likes to describe himself as a, "curious creator and caring curator of computerized content and a conscious connector of charismatic characters". He lives and breathes the event tech sector and is deeply engaged in the global online community of event professionals. Miguel is a Portuguese soul who built a career in the UK and is now raising a young family in southern Denmark.

Trends and Insights

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

Despite the decline in numbers compared to the pre-Covid era, a recent study on the value of the exhibitions industry in the UK presents encouraging figures for 2022, suggesting a complete recovery is not far out.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

Destinations

Australia on Its Way To Full Recovery

Australia's significant investment in infrastructural growth during the Covid pandemic is paying off. New hotels and venues await business event attendees keen to experience Aussie hospitality.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

Industry News

Southwest Is Bullish on Meetings Travel

The new Southwest Business Meetings platform made a splash at this year's IMEX America. Now, the airline is considering expanding the platform's capabilities beyond group air travel booking.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

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Industry News

Kenes Goes Big on Owned Events

For 15 years, this convention-organizing company has produced its own conferences alongside the core business of managing association events. CEO Ori Lahav projects these events will become Kenes' main revenue stream in just two years.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

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Industry News

Hubilo Lays off at Least 50 Staffers, Hints at Desperate Times for Virtual Platforms

Hubilo's rise from a niche virtual platform to a serious player in the virtual event space appears to have dramatically ended. In a twist of fate, in-person events may come to the rescue via badging specialists Fielddrive, a company it acquired in February.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

Industry News

Web Summit Appoints New CEO Amidst Israel Controversy

Web Summit is eagerly anticipating the arrival of 70,000 attendees in Lisbon in just two weeks. With a fresh CEO at the helm, it is determined to be the epicenter of the tech world, for all the right reasons.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

Destinations

Gabriel Seder: The Future of Destination Organizations

Destination organizations are constantly evolving. Destinations International is helping them thrive by helping them keep track of new trends and develop strategies to address challenges and opportunities.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

People

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

Virginie De Visscher is now officially the top representative of Canada in the business events sector. Her leadership, and special focus on sustainability, are setting the tone for attracting business to the country.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

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Trends and Insights

Increase in Group Rates Drives Hotel Recovery

A new report points to the recovery of 13 of the top 25 U.S. markets for hotel group business compared to 2019.

Miguel Neves and Refugio Garcia | 1 year ago

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Destinations

Ukraine Invites Associations to Leave a Lasting Legacy

The UNBROKEN Emergency Summit is a call to mobilize mission-based associations whose members can contribute to the construction of Lviv's rehabilitation center and the recovery of Ukraine.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago