Meetings and Events Industry News

Complimentary space isn’t about what’s waived; it’s about understanding where the cost has been reallocated. There is no such thing as free meeting space, only different pricing structures.

A convention center overhaul and a long-awaited headquarters hotel aim to strengthen Cincinnati’s ability to compete for larger national meetings as mid-sized destinations invest to capture shifting event demand.

As global associations expand into fast-growing destinations, inclusion and human rights are becoming as critical as infrastructure and airlift. 

Planning international meetings requires you to bring your A-game to handle everything from cultural differences to anxious attendees.

Sydney’s convention center has created an in-house content studio to help clients expand the reach of their events, turning them into multi-platform content engines. This is part of a broader industry shift as venues compete on storytelling, not just space.

Co-opetition between destinations sounds ideal, but it rarely survives budget season. One alliance has defied the odds for 25 years and counting.

Unlike many event tech startups that treat AI as a feature, Naboo is building it into the backbone of enterprise event procurement — automating sourcing, negotiation, and payments at scale.

A major cycling industry trade show is the latest gathering to be canceled in the Minneapolis area as federal immigration enforcement actions continue to disrupt the region’s meetings, tourism, and hospitality sectors.

All the characteristics required for meeting planning — from strong communication skills to a willingness to step out of your comfort zone — are shared by the best  leaders.

Sustainability claims aren’t enough anymore. Maritz’s work with the University of Texas reflects a growing push to identify and quantify where conferences can reduce their carbon footprint.