Industry News
Blackstone is Planning to Sell Clarion Events
Following a series of recent acquisitions of exhibition organizers, Clarion Events could be the largest if the right buyer comes along.
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Industry News
Hopin To Be Acquired by Bending Spoons
Hopin's unicorn roller coaster ride comes to end, with Italian company Bending Spoons swooping in to pick up StreamYard and the two remaining product lines.
Industry News
Kenes Goes Big on Owned Events
For 15 years, this convention-organizing company has produced its own conferences alongside the core business of managing association events. CEO Ori Lahav projects these events will become Kenes' main revenue stream in just two years.
Destinations
Las Vegas Is Getting a Convention Facelift
A $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a new 3,644-room hotel, and the opening of the largest spherical structure in the world, 2023 is on track to be one for the books in Las Vegas.
Destinations
New Zealand’s New Meeting Place
The new purpose-built venue significantly boosts the city's capacity to hold business events and stands as a strong symbol of the recovery of New Zealand's business events sector.
Industry News
Swiss Post Acquires Event Platform SpotMe
The latest event technology acquisition involves a most unusual investor, the national postal service of Switzerland. It has taken a majority stake in SpotMe, which will continue to operate independently with no changes to its product offering.
Destinations
SXSW Going Down Under
For 36 years, SXSW and Austin have been synonymous. Not anymore. In October, this annual convergence of creativity will descend upon Sydney, Australia, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region.
Destinations
Destination DC Focuses on Recovery
Washington, D.C.’s destination marketing organization gets additional funding with an eye on post-Covid pandemic recovery.
Destinations
Las Vegas Hits $1.3 Billion Jackpot With F1 Grand Prix
Vegas is investing in a trifecta of Formula 1, the Super Bowl, and the opening of the highly-anticipated MSG Sphere to attract an even bigger share of business events.
Technology
Event Tech Leaders Look Past Troubles, Go All In
The perfect storm stirring in the event tech sector is pounding the virtual event tech world worst of all. Still, event tech leaders are confident of steady and sustainable long-term growth for virtual events.