Meetings Planners are Mini-CEOs, Says Cvent CEO
Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal shared leadership lessons and highlighted the importance of listening to customers during the opening session of Cvent Connect Europe 2023.
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.
Room Block Marketplace Takes On Attrition
Could a room block marketplace be the solution to wiping out attrition charges? Three Florida-based entrepreneurs are betting on it.
Recognizing Associations Creating a Positive Impact
A closer look at the international associations that have received industry funding in recognition of the positive impact and social legacy created by their meetings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.