Articles tagged “destinations”

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Destinations

The State of Association Meetings

With fewer association meetings overall, the latest ICCA report reveals which destinations are gaining or losing market share in this competitive landscape.
Miguel Neves | 4 months ago
A skyline view of Baltimore, a city that's rapidly emerging as an up-and-coming tech hub ideal for hosting future-forward meetings and events. Green tree foliage is visible in the foreground, with low-rise Victorian brick buildings and a church tower in the middle ground and skyscrapers in the background.
Destinations

Events Benefit From Tech Hubs That Put Community First

There are two key factors behind groundbreaking innovations: infrastructure that supports research and development, and a community spirit that nurtures both startups and local talent. Find out how this winning combination provides the ideal setting for future-forward meetings and events in Baltimore.
Visit Baltimore + Skift Meetings | 10 months ago
Five meeting attendees dressed in casual summer clothes sit at a bar with columns behind them, and a Phoenix desert vista beyond.
Destinations

How Urban Expansion & Renewal Deliver Event Excellence

Urban expansion presents a golden opportunity for smart city planning that benefits both events and the local community. Find out how Phoenix has become a shining example of urban renewal with its updated transportation infrastructure, new research hubs, high-tech manufacturing, and collaborative sustainability initiatives.
Visit Phoenix + Skift Meetings | 10 months ago
An interior view of a Danish congress, Electric City, held at a major convention center, with natural light streaming in from skylights above and a crowd of people walking around wind-energy-related booths below. This event served as an event legacy case study.
Destinations

Event Legacies: Two Case Studies Reveal Path to Success

Sometimes, there’s no better way to get a firm grasp on industry best practices than to learn from case studies. Here are two Danish congresses that reveal the best ways to approach event legacies from beginning to end.
MeetDenmark + Skift Meetings | 11 months ago
A view from behind the stage looking out at a conference speaker presenting to an audience of several hundred people as part of an event legacy project.
Destinations

Insights From 6 Years of Event Legacy Research in Denmark 

Following six years of research, MeetDenmark has just released a new report with insights into the key ingredient for event legacy success: robust collaboration. Learn about the motivation behind this groundbreaking research, and discover some of the top findings that emerged.
MeetDenmark + Skift Meetings | 12 months ago
Two figures are seen from behind, standing on a cliff edge overlooking the Grand Canyon in Arizona as part of a group activity to help fight digital burnout.
Destinations

Three Ways to Fight Digital Burnout at Meetings and Events

Burnout is a growing crisis among business professionals, and excessive screen time may be partly to blame. Here are three ways to help your attendees unplug from their devices, reconnect with the moment, and recharge their own batteries.
Arizona Office of Tourism + Skift Meetings | 1 year ago
Aerial view of Baltimore with Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the foreground, one of the major venues that make Baltimore a classic sporting event host city.
Destinations

7 Must-Haves for a Sporting Event Host City

Sports events are once again attracting massive numbers, but the right destination can be key to ensuring crowds cheer to a full stadium — and return home with all the best stories to share with fellow fans. Here are the seven must-haves for a winning sports event host city.
Visit Baltimore + Skift Meetings | 1 year ago