Destinations

New (Free) Report Unveils Venues’ Lack of Transparency

Skift Meetings Studio Team

July 24th, 2019 at 10:00 AM EDT

Skift Take

We are pleased to share the most comprehensive look at innovative venues to date, featuring a review of 400 venues and the 22 most impactful innovations in sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity, and experience design.

Skift Meetings Studio Team

 

In addition to that, we carried out research on venues’ room block practices, uncovering widespread malpractices when it comes to negotiated rates for room blocks.

 

What you will find inside:

  • What is a Smart Venue?
  • Transparency: How Can Smart Venues help?
  • Innovation in Experience Design
  • Innovation in Sustainability
  • Innovation in Accessibility and Inclusivity

 

This report is for event professionals across industries and around the globe who rely on venues to help them deliver transformative, value-aligned experiences.

 

Download the free PDF here

Skift Meetings Studio Team

July 24th, 2019 at 10:00 AM EDT

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