Skift Take: Sustainability goals are still lagging in the events industry, with less than half of professionals having clear goals and an action plan. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Story On… Read More

Skift Take: There is an untapped group that can help you make your events a must-attend, according to a new Freeman Report. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: The sooner planners engage with a host destination’s DMO, the more opportunities they have to create meaningful and unique experiences that will allow attendee… Read More

Skift Take: Event tech platform Sarcon may have had good intentions when it created an unofficial networking app for industry’s biggest show, but it ended up confusing att… Read More

Skift Take: Event tech platform Sarcon may have had good intentions when it created an unofficial networking app for industry’s biggest show, but it ended up confusing att… Read More

Skift Take: Event tech platform Sarcon may have had good intentions when it created an unofficial networking app for industry’s biggest show, but it ended up confusing att… Read More

Skift Take: Barcelona Convention Bureau’s director, Christoph Tessmar, shared insights on the city’s mounting appeal and its ongoing struggles. -Miguel… Read More

Skift Take: Planners face many ethical challenges in their jobs, but one of the biggest is what to do with hotel points. -Barbara ScofidioRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: The ongoing dockworkers' strike in the U.S. is disrupting operations at 36 ports nationwide, presenting a serious threat to the supply chain. Delays in receiving essential goods… Read More

Skift Take: The ongoing dockworkers' strike in the U.S. is disrupting operations at 36 ports nationwide, presenting a serious threat to the supply chain. Delays in receiving essential goods… Read More

Skift Take: The ongoing dockworkers' strike in the U.S. is disrupting operations at 36 ports nationwide, presenting a serious threat to the supply chain. Delays in receiving essential goods… Read More

Skift Take: In this video from Skift Meetings Forum 2024, we hear from Gianluca Sardo, president of The Glasshouse, about how the relatively new venue in New York has built a solid reputatio… Read More

Skift Take: In this video from Skift Meetings Forum 2024, we hear from Gianluca Sardo, president of The Glasshouse, about how the relatively new venue in New York has built a solid reputatio… Read More

Skift Take: Cloud-based technology company Cendyn has acquired meetings and events data company Knowland. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: Cloud-based technology company Cendyn has acquired meetings and events data company Knowland. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: Cloud-based technology company Cendyn has acquired meetings and events data company Knowland. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: A fee for turning on the electricity? Or putting an item in the minibar to keep it cold? When it comes to unexpected and unfair fees, planners say the situation has gone too far… Read More

Skift Take: A fee for turning on the electricity? Or putting an item in the minibar to keep it cold? When it comes to unexpected and unfair fees, planners say the situation has gone too far… Read More

Skift Take: A fee for turning on the electricity? Or putting an item in the minibar to keep it cold? When it comes to unexpected and unfair fees, planners say the situation has gone too far… Read More

Skift Take: A fee for turning on the electricity? Or putting an item in the minibar to keep it cold? When it comes to unexpected and unfair fees, planners say the situation has gone too far… Read More

Skift Take: Though half the states in the U.S. have legalized cannabis, most business events are still not ready to serve sparkling THC-infused elixirs and gift attendees with boutique edibl… Read More

Skift Take: Cvent’s blueprint goes beyond buzzwords. AI is improving efficiencies, and acquisitions are filling gaps as the company tries to stay ahead of shifting industr… Read More

Skift Take: Taking last year’s budget and adding an inflation adjustment will no longer cut it given today’s economy. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Sto… Read More

Skift Take: Taking last year’s budget and adding an inflation adjustment will no longer cut it given today’s economy. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Sto… Read More

Skift Take: Dubai is looking south to expand its convention capabilities at the former site of Expo 2020. -Miguel NevesRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: Data, substance, and sustainability take center stage at today’s corporate events. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: Data, substance, and sustainability take center stage at today’s corporate events. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: Data, substance, and sustainability take center stage at today’s corporate events. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: Data, substance, and sustainability take center stage at today’s corporate events. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: Data, substance, and sustainability take center stage at today’s corporate events. -Andrea DoyleRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: It’s not always possible to take time after a meeting to get back to equilibrium, but many planners consider it a must. Ten event organizers share their relaxa… Read More

Skift Take: It’s not always possible to take time after a meeting to get back to equilibrium, but many planners consider it a must. Ten event organizers share their relaxa… Read More

Skift Take: San Francisco is still far off from seeing a full recovery in its conferences and meetings business. Hiring a permanent CEO for its destination marketing organization is an impor… Read More

Skift Take: As DEI departments face widespread downsizing and political tension, experts argue that building an inclusive company culture matters more than having a dedicated DEI department… Read More

Skift Take: As the world's geopolitical landscape shifts, the meetings industry finds itself again navigating uncharted territory, making it more critical than ever to speak the language of… Read More

Skift Take: TED’s chief program and strategy officer took center stage at Skift Meetings Forum, inspiring 250 meeting professionals to think strategically about their care… Read More

Skift Take: With keynotes by Seth Godin and Monique Ruff-Bell and a slate of industry VIP speakers, Skift Meetings Forum succeeded in its dual mission of high-level education and networking… Read More

Skift Take: Seth Godin has spent decades inspiring thousands of audiences to make change happen. At Skift Meetings Forum, he shared some strong advice for planners. -Barbara ScofidioRead the… Read More

Skift Take: So few people in the general public understand what meeting planners do. We can’t even decide what to call ourselves. Why does meeting planning have such an id… Read More

Skift Take: For the first time in its 97-year history, Freeman is being led by a woman. Janet Dell took the helm on July 1, replacing Bob Priest-Heck who retired. Here are the keys to her su… Read More

Skift Take: 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 plan… Read More

Skift Take: Nth Degree, an event management and experiential marketing company, has a new investor with deep pockets— Shamrock Capital, an LA-based investment firm specializing in medi… Read More

Skift Take: Both on site and at industry events, comfy, slip-on and wrinkle-free attire is the way to go. -Barbara ScofidioRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: Together by Hyatt takes the hotel company’s commitment to care to another level, helping planners save time on planning and accomplish their goals, like creating more susta… Read More

Skift Take: Sotheby’s and Marriott have teamed up to auction off two high-end travel experiences. With bidding closing soon, are these exclusive packages extraordinary enough to attrac… Read More

Skift Take: Sotheby’s and Marriott have teamed up to auction off two high-end travel experiences. With bidding closing soon, are these exclusive packages extraordinary enough to attrac… Read More

Skift Take: Destination charges. Administrative fees. Water excise taxes. Hotel fees can add 30 to 40% to a meeting budget. -Barbara ScofidioRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: Your awards program could benefit from a refresh to stay competitive and relevant. Here are 14 ways to help revitalize it. -Miguel NevesRead the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Read More

Skift Take: Sales kickoffs (SKOs) start the engine for a productive year. Securing the right technology partner can ensure they reach their maximum potential and drive growth. -Colette Edenb… Read More

Skift Take: For an event to be memorable for younger-generation attendees, it must be meaningful and authentic—not just creative. -Barbara ScofidioRead the Complete Story On Skift Meet… Read More

Skift Take: For an event to be memorable for younger-generation attendees, it must be meaningful and authentic—not just creative. -Barbara ScofidioRead the Complete Story On Skift Meet… Read More