Articles tagged “inclusion”

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

Inspiration

Comfortable, No-Hassle Attire: Planners’ New Wardrobe

Both on site and at industry events, comfy, slip-on and wrinkle-free attire is the way to go.

Barbara Scofidio | 4 days ago

Event Design

14 Ways to Upgrade Your Awards Program

Your awards program could benefit from a refresh to stay competitive and relevant. Here are 14 ways to help revitalize it.

Miguel Neves | 6 days ago

Podcast

Rethinking Next-Gen Events

For an event to be memorable for younger-generation attendees, it must be meaningful and authentic—not just creative.

Barbara Scofidio | 7 days ago

Event Design

Beyond the Mocktail: 10 Planners Share Their Favorite Healthy Alternatives

Mocktails have been getting a bad rap lately because of all that sugar. Here are some creative alternatives for non-drinking attendees, from kombucha kegs to a water sommelier.

Barbara Scofidio | 2 weeks 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

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.

Barbara Scofidio | 3 weeks ago

Destinations

Portland’s Destination Appeal Beyond the Meeting Room

Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise.

Travel Portland + Skift Meetings | 3 months ago

Research

Eventbrite Offers Event Trends Update for 2024

From pricing strategies and event frequency to experiential offerings and sustainability practices, Eventbrite's annual event trends forecasting guide offers a glimpse into the shifting focus of organizers and attendees.

Miguel Neves | 5 months ago

Industry News

Associations Look to the Future

Societal transformation and the future of association meetings were the themes an ICCA conference, part of Business Events Industry Week, held in the most apropos setting, ASAE's headquarters.

Andrea Doyle | 5 months ago