Articles tagged “events industry”

Whether you choose to bring in a live painter or take attendees out of their comfort zones with a plein air painting class, you’ll leave a lasting impression.

The $1.8 trillion of total GDP generated by business events globally in 2025 would rank the sector as the world’s 16th-largest economy — if it were a country.

Their project-based nature and a lack of industry oversight make events a target for everything from bribery to fraud.

We’ve all had our share of stale events in hotel ballrooms. Why not choose a venue that reflects the soul of a city?

Event agencies are becoming targets for misclassification of workers, and contractors who feel they should be classified as employees are pushing back. 

Just when these planners thought they had seen it all, this happened.

These 16 influential industry leaders — who shape strategy for the world’s largest meetings and events — will advise the Skift Meetings team for a one-year term.

A decade of consolidation has resulted in a handful of DMC networks and mega-firms that make up the majority of the industry. Here’s a rundown of eight of the biggest in the business and what they have to offer.

From an on-stage bar to a “Circadian Cove”: The author of “Our KPI is Joy” shares strategies for infusing events with moments of connection and renewal.

The organizers of FIFA World Cup and Sail4th, both scheduled for next July, shared with the audience at this week’s Skift Meetings Forum how they operate under pressure.