Andrea Doyle

Back-to-back deals involving Hyve and Emerald-Questex reflect private equity’s continued confidence in business events.

Large amounts of attendee, exhibitor, and payment data make convention centers a prime target for cyberattacks.

As the events industry pushes for greater inclusivity, new parents, especially mothers, are asking why so many events still turn them away at the door. 

New York’s tourism has rebounded, but the organization responsible for promoting the city says it is working with funding levels that date back to 2006.

The biggest growth opportunity for events is not your current attendees. It’s those fence-sitters who keep deciding that your event isn't worth their time or money. 

September is shaping up to be one of the Gulf’s most congested event months ever. For organizers, exhibitors, and sponsors, the calendar crunch is about to force some hard choices.

Encore is heading to Wall Street with a compelling growth story and some unresolved financial tensions investors will need to weigh carefully.

Private equity firms see the fragmented events industry as ripe for consolidation. The challenge is turning relationship-driven companies into scalable financial assets without losing what makes them work.

No limos. No parking. No tailgating. With MetLife Stadium hosting eight matches, including the July 19 final, event planners have one month to figure out a new playbook.

Seattle’s loss is Vienna’s gain. The Academy of Management's decision to move its annual meeting out of the U.S. highlights how immigration policy and politics are shaping international meeting decisions.