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Meetings and Events Industry News

News, interviews, and coverage of the meetings and events industry, from in-person events to hybrid events to online events.

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How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Meetings Industry

The U.S. presidential election is just one of more than 50 national elections happening worldwide in 2024, which will almost certainly impact the meetings industry. There's plenty to consider based on previous administrations' policies on some of the most contentious topics on the political agenda.

2 months ago
How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Meetings Industry

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14 Meeting Pros Share Their Best Packing Tips

Who better to ask for packing tips than meeting planners who are constantly on the road? From the 5-4-3-2-1 rule to a portable Nespresso machine, they have all the tricks.

3 months ago
14 Meeting Pros Share Their Best Packing Tips
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All This Talk About Planner Stress is Stressing Us Out

Could we be making our jobs more stressful by constantly talking about how stressful they are? Some experts say yes, and there’s even a term for it.

3 months ago
All This Talk About Planner Stress is Stressing Us Out

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When Team Building Misses the Mark

No amount of bonding will help if employees are overworked, management is toxic, or the activity of choice is either ‘cliché’ or a poor fit for the group.

3 months ago
When Team Building Misses the Mark

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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Unveils First Phase of $188 Million Convention Center Renovation

Now under new ownership, the Venetian Resort Las Vegas is keen to keep attracting planners by extensively refreshing the iconic property.

3 months ago
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Unveils First Phase of $188 Million Convention Center Renovation

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Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Skift Meetings Forum 2024

Skift Meetings Forum is back with a bold, unfiltered look at the future of meetings. Here’s why it’s the year's must-attend event for meeting professionals.

3 months ago
Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Skift Meetings Forum 2024

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Why Is Event Catering So Important? – 5+ Reasons

Good event catering doesn’t just satisfy hunger; it sparks conversation, adds to the ambiance, and creates lasting memories. It’s the silent partner in every successful event, working behind the scenes to elevate every moment.

3 months ago
Why Is Event Catering So Important? – 5+ Reasons

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Behind the Scenes of Skift’s Live Events

At Skift's live events, you won’t see canned presentations, breakout sessions or five-person panels. Instead, the focus on candid C-level interviews moderated by expert editors delivers highly focused and insightful sessions.

3 months ago
Behind the Scenes of Skift’s Live Events

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Legends – ASM Deal Is Done

Legends, a stadium operations company, has acquired live events company ASM Global for a reported $2.3 billion.

3 months ago
Legends – ASM Deal Is Done

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For Senior Women Planners, Ageism is Real  

Many senior women meeting planners and department heads are better at ‘making it happen’ than promoting their value to the C-level. Their jobs could be at risk because of that.

3 months ago
For Senior Women Planners, Ageism is Real