Trends and Insights

Trends and Insights

New Data Shows Growth in Event Jobs

New data suggests a return to pre-pandemic event job level is near. With two-thirds of positions being filled by event-industry newcomers, service levels may yet take some time to fully recover.
Trends and Insights

Escalating Costs Drive Meetings to Secondary Cities

As costs continue to rise, meeting professionals are shifting their gatherings to less-expensive secondary cities, according to meetings industry data company Knowland. 
Trends and Insights

AI Training Needed for Association Planners

A new survey reveals a surprising disconnect between AI usage and AI training among association and non-profit planners. Ethical quandaries are also part of the challenge.
Podcast

Skift Meetings Megatrends 2024

The "Skift Meetings Megatrends 2024" report serves as an indispensable roadmap for meeting professionals seeking to craft strategic, impactful events that resonate with the demands of a rapidly changing global landscape.
Diversity and Inclusion

Poll: Skift Meetings Summit Participants Vote on What Defines Event Excellence

What turns a good event into a transformative experience? We showcased some of the best events of 2023 at our virtual summit and asked event professionals in attendance about what they’re doing to change their own approaches to building a community.