Meetings and Events Industry News

Despite rising costs and tight budgets, incentive planners are considering destinations in Asia, South America, and Central America.

Skift Meetings held an Innovation Lab during IMEX’s Smart Monday where 16 expertly-selected event scientists facilitated conversations amongst a group of more than 100 meeting professionals.

Accor's research suggests soft trends and AI will help make attendees happy, healthy, and productive while maximizing value for clients.

Scott Beck has his work cut out as the new president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association. The city still hasn’t rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, and a negative perception prevails, but Beck says he is up for the challenge.

Toy Fair, worth an estimated $20 to $30 million, announced plans to move from New York — where it’s been held for a century — to New Orleans. Extensive and vociferous member blowback forced organizers to do an about face.

Planners are now leveraging the demand for adventure and wellness-focused activities, boosting the popularity of experience-led properties and resorts.

New research examines the core risks that are part and parcel of business events. Key trends, contractual dilemmas, and risk scenarios are all explored in detail.

Hotel rates will rise globally in most locations next year, something to keep in mind when negotiating meeting contracts.

One week before the 2023 edition of IMEX America in Las Vegas, the IMEX group is in good spirits.

Following six years of research, MeetDenmark has just released a new report with insights into the key ingredient for event legacy success: robust collaboration. Learn about the motivation behind this groundbreaking research, and discover some of the top findings that emerged.