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Diversity and Inclusion

New Guide Helps Events Support First Nations Peoples

The Melbourne Convention Bureau is supporting First Nations Peoples with a new guide that helps event organizers add cultural depth to their events while making a positive social impact.
Inspiration

The Bright Future of Meetings and Events

The best way to create the future of events is to create it. Skift Meetings met with several forward-thinking industry leaders to discuss innovation in events and share insights into making their visions a reality.
Diversity and Inclusion

New Accessibility Certification for Meetings and Events

Attendees with disabilities face far more accessibility issues than what’s covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sage Inclusion plans to roll out a certification process to ensure inclusivity for all.
Announcements

New FTC Rule Addresses Common Event Scams

A new ruling by the Federal Trade Commission targets scammers seeking to rip off the business events industry, paving the way for direct monetary compensation from bad actors.
Event Design

Addressing the Decline of Music Festivals

Music festivals bring a slew of performers together but their format may be causing ticket sales to plummet pointing to fan burnout on the status quo format of the large events.
Event Design

Marriott Shares Event Trend Predictions for 2024

Another glance into the crystal ball for events in 2024 this time by Marriott International predicts a few grand trends including the return of large meetings, appealing to Gen Z, an ongoing bleisure love story among others.
Destinations

New Resorts Promise Elevated Luxury in the Caribbean

Marriott will introduce its first property in the Turks and Caicos Islands while Fort George Hotel & Spa was unveiled in Belize City. Can these new properties deliver on the incentive experience planners are counting on?
Destinations

Building a CSR Strategy for Success

Creating a successful CSR strategy can be tricky for planners, but staying aware of certain details can ensure a meaningful experience.