Event Management

Images from President Jimmy Carter’s funeral showed how the seating arrangement spurred some unlikely encounters. Your seating strategy has the power to do the same.

With norovirus leading the news and the continuing threat of Covid, flu and RSV, planners need to be on high alert.

Planners are leaving big bucks on the table by not adopting strategic meetings management – or at least leveraging the spend of their smaller meetings. Why is that?

Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise.

Skift Meetings evaluated 3 leaders in meeting industry recruitment – and found that each has its own unique niche.

The events industry has some seriously outdated ideas that just won’t die. We’ve all heard the same old event planner clichés — big venues, fancy galas, and planners living the glamorous life.

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson took place outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel where he was attending the company’s annual investor conference. Should meeting planners be on high alert?

Planners feel taken advantage of by DMC markups, while DMCs say planners don’t understand the cost of running a business. 

Montréal pushes the boundaries to inspire innovation through its vibrant culture and unique venues, attracting industry leaders.

Allowing kids at conferences fosters inclusivity and belonging, but safety protocols, liability insurance, and background screenings are a must.