Articles tagged “venue sourcing”

The promise is compelling, if it works as advertised. AI-driven responses speed up venue inquiries to help win more business — without giving up human control.

Despite current economic headwinds, Cvent has restarted its acquisition spree by adding one of the few companies that specialises in 3D visualization of event spaces.

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

The combined platform promises to be a new type of all-in-one offering combining meeting and travel management with venue and vendor sourcing.

AI-powered startup Nowadays features a virtual assistant that can communicate, negotiate and book event venues, all via email. 

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.

Meeting planners are facing shorter lead times while also working to meet higher expectations on almost every front. Here are the strategies and tools that will help you source venues as efficiently as possible — without ever missing a beat.

Daphne Hoppenot, founder of The Vendry, discusses the ins and outs of building a buzzing online community for event professionals alongside the company's core venue and vendor-sourcing platform.

A new AI-powered event sourcing tool aims to streamline the way planners research venues and vendors, and automate their interaction with sales teams.

The message is clear. In-person meetings must provide compelling reasons for participants to travel. Even small meetings need to feel like experiences.