Event agencies are becoming targets for misclassification of workers, and contractors who feel they should be classified as employees are pushing back.
Global companies increasingly want event partners that can own the entire process, from storytelling and design to production and execution, and private equity is fueling the scale to make that happen.
After launching, but failing to deliver the event in Singapore and Hong Kong, trade show giant RX has formed a Thai alliance to launch IBTM Asia Pacific next Summer.
You probably haven’t been to Grenada — yet. As hotels open new luxury properties and airlines add service in this under-the-radar Southern Caribbean country, this tri-island destination is moving quickly onto planners’ lists, particularly for programs that center exclusivity, cohesion, and culture over mega-resort scale.
For Ally Masi, innovation is consistent, intentional change. At Salesforce, she’s proving that small shifts in planning, alignment, and design can fundamentally reshape how events deliver value.
Event organizers are calling for a fundamental rethink of the association meeting bid process. Beyond process changes, they want associations to clearly explain the purpose of their events.