Meetings and Events Industry News

ICE-related shootings and protests in Minnesota have triggered hotel closures, event cancellations, and attendance declines, forcing planners to weigh safety, attendee sentiment, and economic impact when deciding whether to proceed.

Venue management platform iVvy is betting that faster, AI-driven responses to meeting inquiries can help venues win more group business — without giving up human control.

Planners face a precarious year ahead, with AI overload, political upheaval, and economic challenges all having a major influence on their decision-making.

The most valuable industry conversations happen away from hype and hierarchy. They happen when experienced leaders speak plainly about what’s working, what’s changing, and what comes next.

A high-profile U.S.-branded World Economic Forum venue in Davos has warned that scammers are selling counterfeit VIP access packages.

When it comes to service animals, planners need to know what questions to ask both the attendee and and their suppliers to avoid any issues.

Private equity is doubling down on experiential agencies, and this deal is a clear playbook move: roll up capabilities, sell “end-to-end,” and chase global accounts.

Planners are being targeted by scammers posing as corporate clients looking to host events in a scheme that continues to cost the industry time and money.

IHG is making a bet on an emerging market that values the reduced travel friction, perceived safety, and cost effectiveness of staying domestic.

Many planners don’t realize how hotels evaluate RFPs, and are disappointed when they’re turned down, while hotel salespeople say their hands are tied. More education on both sides would help.