Meetings and Events Industry News

Kansas City’s renaissance has made it a compelling destination for meeting planners who want to provide their attendees with not only top-notch convention infrastructure, but rich art and cultural experiences and next-level culinary offerings.

In Skift's recent webinar, we explored how destinations like Canada are revamping their meetings strategy to stay competitive. Register now to get the recording of the session.

When it comes to sustainability, the meetings sector is thinking well beyond environmental impacts. With the future of this multi-billion dollar sector on the line, planners and venues alike are dreaming up creative solutions to the biggest challenges facing meetings and events.

Cvent's approach of filling the holes in its platform through acquisitions continues.

Insights on major shifts underway in the meetings sector Interviews with key IHG executives about meetings innovation Research on new trends in event programming Details on managing risk and data…

If you're a trade show organizer, you want to ensure your exhibitors' success. Successful exhibition booths mean a high return on investment (ROI), which leads to happy exhibitors. And happy…

The meetings business tells a story about itself of strength and resilience, but sustainability and increased pressure on planners pose as obstacles to sustained growth.

Cvent remains committed to bringing new products to its customers through acquisitions. By diving into the U.S. market for weddings, the event tech giant hopes to keep its platform relevant despite the friction it creates for hotels and planners alike.

Industry trade shows often act as a celebration of a sector's successes. A trip to IMEX Frankfurt, though, shows the meetings and events sector needs to embrace change instead of what has worked in the past.