Long Island Secures Funding for New Convention Center
The Hamptons, wine country, and sprawling beaches are Long Island highlights. There has never been a purpose-built convention center, but that is about to change.
Destinations
Choosing the right destination can make or break your event. The perfect venue isn’t just about location but also about creating the right atmosphere, securing the best deal, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.
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- Enhance attendee experience with the right destination strategy.
From luxury hotels to unconventional venues, we showcase exceptional options for your event – whether it’s a corporate retreat, conference, or large-scale industry gathering.
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Las Vegas Is Getting a Convention Facelift
A $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a new 3,644-room hotel, and the opening of the largest spherical structure in the world, 2023 is on track to be one for the books in Las Vegas.
New Zealand's New Meeting Place
The new purpose-built venue significantly boosts the city's capacity to hold business events and stands as a strong symbol of the recovery of New Zealand's business events sector.
Meeting Destination Rankings Are Back
Paused during the pandemic, destination rankings are back. ICCA and Cvent unveiled their latest reports at IMEX Frankfurt.
Celebrating Motor City's Resurgence
The past and present intermingle in Michigan’s largest city. Detroit is synonymous with both Motown and vehicle manufacturing. It's the US’s first and only UNESCO ‘City of Design’, and its ornate buildings are a reminder of its former prosperity.
Destination Brief: South Walton Becomes Bleisure Hotspot With Pristine Beaches & High-End Meeting Venues
For today's attendees, bleisure travel isn't just about beaches, outdoor adventures, and sophisticated meeting venues — they want a destination that will also deliver authentic local charm alongside a strong sustainability record. Find out why South Walton, Florida, is perfectly positioned to meet this new demand.
All Eyes on Iceland as World Leaders Gather and the Skift Team Reunites
From Skift's annual retreat that focuses on gathering its globally dispersed team to the Council of Europe, where leaders from 46 member nations convened, Iceland took center stage as a meetings destination last week.
New Florida Laws Are Bad for Meetings Business
The NAACP is the latest group to issue a formal Florida travel advisory in response to a Governor Ron DeSantis bill. The LGBTQ+ and the Latino communities have done the same, and now meetings and events are canceling.
Destination Brief: DC Raises the Bar for Convention Centers and City Attractions
Washington, DC is cementing its position as a leading meeting destination with its state-of-the-art convention center, some of the country's most unique venues, a thoughtfully redeveloped waterfront, and one of the best sustainability and DEI records around. Learn how the city — and Destination DC — can help elevate your next event.
Is It Safe to Meet in Mexico?
Meeting Professionals International's flagship event is heading to Riviera Maya, Mexico, in June. But, after several violent clashes involving drug cartels, some meeting professionals are asking if it is safe.