Articles tagged “DEI”

Podcast

Behind the Scenes of Skift Meetings Forum 2024

Skift Meetings Forum provides a platform for candid, high-level conversations with meetings industry leaders and practical discussions focused on day-to-day challenges among planners.

Miguel Neves | 2 hours ago

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.

Miguel Neves | 2 weeks ago

Announcements

What’s New in Meetings and Incentive Travel in 2024

It's time to reevaluate the best destinations and properties for your events. Knowing what's new around the world is sure to give you plenty of new ideas.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 5 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Tourism Diversity Matters Roiled by Workplace Bullying Allegations

The nonprofit Tourism Diversity Matters faces a scandal involving workplace bullying – its executive director has been fired, and the organization's founder and president has stepped down.

Andrea Doyle | 6 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Designing Events for Belonging

The journey toward creating belonging at meetings and events need not be complicated. Small steps can be taken that will lead you on your way. 

Andrea Doyle | 7 months ago

Event Design

Marriott Shares Event Trend Predictions for 2024

Another glance into the crystal ball for events in 2024 this time by Marriott International predicts a few grand trends including the return of large meetings, appealing to Gen Z, an ongoing bleisure love story among others.

Refugio Garcia | 7 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

10 Ways to Bring Effective DEI Into Your Events

Diversity, equity and inclusion in events is an essential concept, but knowing where to start can be challenging.

Refugio Garcia | 7 months ago

Inspiration

The Most Read Skift Meetings Articles of 2023

Dull moments in the events industry were few and far between in 2023 with a news cycle that kept meetings professionals on their toes. We’ve rounded up the top articles published by Skift Meetings over the last year.

Refugio Garcia | 9 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Gender Pay Gap Revealed in UK Events Salary Survey

Men are in the top salary brackets, while women are on the frontlines. Are we ready to turn the page on an old script?

Miguel Neves | 9 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Are Your Events a Beacon of Inclusivity? 

The Supreme Court's bombshell decision on affirmative action this summer was a blow to diversity and inclusion efforts. As DEI efforts have lost momentum on the corporate level, meetings can help it stay on course.

Andrea Doyle | 9 months ago