Planners are now leveraging the demand for adventure and wellness-focused activities, boosting the popularity of experience-led properties and resorts.
D.C. is celebrating receiving the GDS-Movement Innovation Award for its DEI Fellowship program. Despite the win, it's clear that the U.S. lags behind other parts of the world regarding destination sustainability.
Cities from around the world demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental change as they compete against each other to top this coveted destination sustainability ranking.
The value of event communities and professional associations became clear during the pandemic and now seems more important than ever amid the increased demand for educational resources and networking opportunities.
It is estimated that events produce ten percent of the world’s carbon. Imagine the difference the industry could make if it significantly reduced its carbon footprint.
Destination leaders from Orlando, Baltimore, and New Orleans sat down to discuss the challenges of attracting events in the face of a polarizing political atmosphere and how to ignite change through education and positive conversation.
Maritz Holdings president and CEO David Peckinpaugh shared plans to streamline the company under one brand while rebuilding its workforce and implementing AI at the inaugural Skift Meetings Forum.