Meetings and Events Industry News

RingCentral has acquired assets from Hopin, a company once valued at $5.65 billion. On the very same day, EventMobi acquired the virtual event platform Run The World. This news is just the beginning, as more industry acquisitions are in the works.

Freeman is extending its already expansive reach by acquiring experiential marketing agency Sparks. The focus of this new partnership will be the corporate market.

North American destinations are getting ready for the 2026 World Cup, and the investment they make in their cities can help attract meetings and events. 

The Skift Meetings Awards have been designed to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Meet the 2023 shortlist now.

Australia and New Zealand are sharing hosting duties for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and are hoping this international spotlight will show planners that when it comes to events, it is “play ball.”

Baltimore is a city where sports are more than a pastime, they are intrinsic to the culture. Its history of hosting major sporting events benefits meeting and convention planners as bringing in big groups is what the city does regularly.

McCormick Place in Chicago, a new $3 billion hotel, gaming and entertainment district in Las Vegas, the Oak View Group is living up to its mission to disrupt the sports, live entertainment, and hospitality industries.

Today’s work world has undergone a seismic shift as corporate offices have closed and most employees are fully dispersed. Getting together as a company is more important than ever, and offsite retreats offer the opportunity to bring teams together in one place at one time.

Meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider Cvent has unveiled two new products and is rolling out a new instant booking tool across Choice Hotels International's portfolio of franchised hotels. 

Recent research from Freeman shows that 82 percent of professionals are looking to combine business travel with leisure. Taking inspiration from DC, here are five ways to ensure that your attendees benefit from the full bleisure experience at your next meeting.