Your Essential Roundup of This Week's Meetings News
Lessons from the DNC: How to Keep Your Events Running On Time
The first night of the Democratic National Convention was criticized for not running on time with President Joe Biden’s speech ending past midnight EST. How can you master the clock?
New Report: Why AI Is the Future of Translation at Multilingual Meetings
Created in collaboration with Wordly
AI-powered translation tools are impressing planners with their efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to employing human translators.
Do Babies Belong at Conferences?
A nursing mom brought her infant son to a women’s conference. She thought it would be a non-issue. It was anything but.
Reimagining Luxury Venues for Meetings and Events
Created collaboratively with The Grand America Hotel
The While luxury may mean something different to every attendee, attention to detail and customer service distinguish top-tier venues.
Orlando Set for Entertainment and Hotel Upgrade
Universal is opening a fourth theme park, Disney’s Magic Kingdom is expanding, and a new sports and entertainment district is being built in Orlando.
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Extreme Weather Impacting Events
As climate change accelerates, the events industry faces an urgent wake-up call. Shawna McKinley reveals how planners and destinations must evolve or risk being caught off guard by increasingly unpredictable weather—it’s no longer business as usual.
The ‘New’ Outsourcing for Meetings: On-Demand and Task-Specific
Companies are leaning heavily on “just-in-time” talent, hired for tasks like sourcing or registration or to spend a couple of weeks doing site inspections or hotel contracting.
Skift Meetings Awards 2024: Meet the Winners
The Skift Meetings Awards are once again celebrating the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Discover the final results and meet the 2024 winners.
How Snoop Dogg’s Role at the 2024 Paris Olympics Can Inspire Event Planners
From beach volleyball and gymnastics to tennis and dressage, hip-hop star Snoop Dogg was in the crowd cheering during the 2024 Paris Olympics. His involvement underscores how an unconventional celebrity can amplify an event's impact and broaden its appeal.
Start Planning Your Holiday Gatherings: Expert Tips for Festive Celebrations
Two industry experts share inspiring ideas for festive holiday gatherings on this week’s Skift Meetings Podcast.
Cybersecurity Top of Mind as Hackers Meet in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has issued a cyber awareness advisory about two security conventions that are meeting in the city.