Florida Feels the Pinch as Conventions Pull Out
Florida is going to lose out on major conventions because of its controversial new laws. Many associations are no longer considering meeting in the Sunshine State.
With only one week left to submit your entry for the inaugural Skift Meetings Awards, seize this opportunity to join us in honoring the most esteemed and innovative suppliers in the business events industry.
As travel returns to almost all major U.S. cities, San Francisco is a notable exception. Rising crime, homelessness, and high prices mean events are far from returning to 2019 levels.
Hosting its first-ever annual meeting outside the U.S. and Canada, MPI gathered 1,400 attendees, many with accompanying guests, in the Mexican Caribbean. A largely successful annual meeting did present a few unforeseen challenges.
Networking breaks and cocktail hours are no longer enough. Business networking at events requires a structured approach that fosters intentional conversations.
Your attendees are arriving with new expectations about what’s on the plate and what’s at the bar. Learn how to exceed those expectations and turn your event into a culinary celebration that will satisfy every appetite for an unforgettable experience.
Produced in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism
More than 90,000 participants are expected to gather in Paris over the next four days for this year's VivaTech, a show fully focused on startups and technology companies.
?? Skift Meetings Podcast ??
Listen to the latest episodes:
What does a city do when some of its largest annual conventions outgrow it? Expand. That is exactly what Indianapolis is doing.
A new AI-powered event sourcing tool aims to streamline the way planners research venues and vendors, and automate their interaction with sales teams.
The message is clear. In-person meetings must provide compelling reasons for participants to travel. Even small meetings need to feel like experiences.
Planners know they must expect the unexpected, but the smog caused by Canada's wildfires that blanketed the East Coast over the past week surprised most. Flights were delayed, and outdoor activities canceled, leaving many to ask what's next.
Understanding the gap between exhibitor objectives and attendee needs may hold the key to successful trade show participation in the post-Covid era.
The Hamptons, wine country, and sprawling beaches are Long Island highlights. There has never been a purpose-built convention center, but that is about to change.
A $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a new 3,644-room hotel, and the opening of the largest spherical structure in the world, 2023 is on track to be one for the books in Las Vegas.
Apple unveiled a whole suite of new products at its Worldwide Developers Conference, many of which are likely to have a significant impact on business events. Here are the details.
Entering an award program may sound like a daunting task, but trust us, the benefits can be huge.
Belonging is a focus of the “Guiding Principles in Experience Design” study released during Marriott’s Association Masters Customer Conference. The gathering showcased both the benefits and challenges of fostering belonging at meetings and events.
The new purpose-built venue significantly boosts the city's capacity to hold business events and stands as a strong symbol of the recovery of New Zealand's business events sector.
IMEX Frankfurt 2023 was the first truly post-Covid IMEX show in Europe. As the industry tries to figure out what normal means, the show must go on!
As generative AI continues to evolve, event technology companies compete in a race to deliver the most powerful yet easy-to-use solutions.
Early mornings, late nights, and loads of time away from the comfort of your own home — being a meeting planner is hard on the mind and body. As Global Wellness Day approaches, take time to learn how to take better care of yourself with a challenge from Caesars Entertainment.
Produced in partnership with Caesars Entertainment
Data helps deliver impactful business events, and with emerging technologies, there are even better tools and strategies to leverage for next-level results.