Meetings and Events Industry News

This dense, brown seaweed, which is experiencing its worst year yet, is already wreaking havoc on beaches throughout the Caribbean.

The White House has proposed the largest single-year budget cut to NASA in U.S. history. As a result, space science and exploration are taking a hit — and so are the cornerstone conferences that support these efforts.

The Western region of the U.S has always been known for its innovation, and these new and newly renovated properties include a just-introduced culinary concept hotel and the only hotel in the U.S. with on-site flight simulators.

The event tech landscape continues its AI acceleration, with several major platforms — as well as destinations and companies outside the event tech sector — rolling out AI-powered features. Meanwhile, strategic acquisitions signal ongoing industry consolidation.

As San Antonio welcomes its new tourism chief and prepares to showcase the city to 3,000 event professionals, the sudden postponement of a major cybersecurity conference signals broader industry challenges.

The Incentive Research Foundation’s annual gathering spotlighted industry-defining trends, emphasizing that research is crucial as incentive travel faces major shifts ahead.

This is where real event strategy happens. Skift Meetings Forum returns this September, built for senior planners navigating higher expectations, tighter budgets, and an industry that refuses to stand still.

As scientific groups cancel or relocate their conferences, the U.S. is losing ground as a host for academic exchange, along with the economic impact that comes with it.

Event professionals are moving beyond traditional scheduling and focusing on energy management to design experiences that support how people process and retain information.

From modern convention centers to luxury hotels, the South is leading the way in new properties.