Meetings and Events Industry News

InCyber Forum’s postponement shows how political volatility is driving global conferences to rethink U.S. expansion plans.

For the meetings market, upscale brands including Shinola, Signia, and JW Marriott dominate the new openings. 

You have to be at least a little obsessed with the Google if you want to understand how the business of travel gets done. New data shows that AI is has become dramatically more prevalent in travel search over the last six months, with significant downstream implications for travel brands.

Vienna returns to top of ICCA's city rankings, while the U.S. once again tops the country rankings. But that's only one side to ICCA's newly released report and data on international association meetings in 2024.

Planners are finding that meeting and networking while walking is not just good for your health — it also increases productivity and creativity.

The Northeast has always been one of the most sought-after hotel markets in the U.S., with planners reporting little room for negotiation. These five new/newly renovated properties are also certain to be in high demand.

With timelines shrinking and attendee expectations rising, meeting planners are seeking out venues to eliminate friction at every turn. Convene’s vertically integrated model sets the benchmark for the next generation of all-in-one event spaces.

India upped its convention center game for the G20 Summit last year. Now, it is trying to drum up the marketing for these spaces across the country. But is India really MICE ready?

Think of AI as a starting point for sparking creativity — not as the final word — says this event strategist.