Networking
Intentional Serendipity: Event Tech and the Future of In-Person Networking
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Industry News
Nationwide Hotel Strike Impacts Meeting Groups
More than 9,000 hotel workers in nine U.S. cities were on strike over Labor Day weekend disrupting group events. Continued strikes are imminent.
Podcast
How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Meetings Industry
The upcoming U.S. presidential election is certain to impact the meetings industry. Based on previous administrations' policies on some of the most contentious topics on the political agenda, there's plenty to consider.
Tips
14 Meeting Pros Share Their Best Packing Tips
Who better to ask for packing tips than meeting planners who are constantly on the road? From the 5-4-3-2-1 rule to a portable Nespresso machine, they have all the tricks.
Wellness
All This Talk About Planner Stress is Stressing Us Out
Could we be making our jobs more stressful by constantly talking about how stressful they are? Some experts say yes, and there’s even a term for it.
Event Design
When Team Building Misses the Mark
No amount of bonding will help if employees are overworked, management is toxic, or the activity of choice is either ‘cliché’ or a poor fit for the group.
Hospitality
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Unveils First Phase of $188 Million Convention Center Renovation
Now under new ownership, the Venetian Resort Las Vegas is keen to keep attracting planners by extensively refreshing the iconic property.
Announcements
Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Skift Meetings Forum 2024
Skift Meetings Forum is back with a bold, unfiltered look at the future of meetings. Here’s why it’s the year's must-attend event for meeting professionals.
Event Design
Why Is Event Catering So Important? 5+ Reasons
Good event catering doesn’t just satisfy hunger; it sparks conversation, adds to the ambiance, and creates lasting memories. It’s the silent partner in every successful event, working behind the scenes to elevate every moment.
Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Skift’s Live Events
At Skift's live events, you won’t see canned presentations, breakout sessions or five-person panels. Instead, the focus on candid C-level interviews moderated by expert editors delivers highly focused and insightful sessions.
Industry News
Legends – ASM Deal Is Done
Legends, a stadium operations company, has acquired live events company ASM Global for a reported $2.3 billion.
Careers
For Senior Women Planners, Ageism is Real
Many senior women meeting planners and department heads are better at ‘making it happen’ than promoting their value to the C-level. Their jobs could be at risk because of that.