Meetings and Events Industry News

A 6,000-seat Sphere in the Washington, D.C. area would test the brand’s small-format pivot. The project hinges on incentives and approvals at state and county level.

One of the U.S.’s highest-paid tourism chiefs is stepping down as California readies for 2026 World Cup matches and the 2028 Olympics.

SXSW Sydney will not return this year following the withdrawal of public funding. This brings the festival’s planned five-year run to an early close.

The immediate economic return of PCMA’s flagship event is secondary to its potential long-term benefits: enhancing the city's reputation and generating a long-term pipeline of citywide convention business.

With attendee retention stalled in the low 30% range, event organizers must replace nearly 70% of their audience each year. Improving retention may be one of the most effective ways to offset rising event costs.

This flu season is shattering records, but there are still steps you can take to keep your meeting from contributing to the spread.

Social Offset was developed as an alternative to boycotting holding events in politically charged destinations. But its founder says some associations are now questioning whether to forgo their events at all.

Strong financial results have enabled the second largest German venue owner and event organizer to confidently expand in North America.

Indianapolis is getting its first Ritz-Carlton, adding a luxury option to the city’s convention hotel options, part of a $3 billion investment in new tourism-related projects.

Recipients are required to pay taxes on incentive merchandise, trips, and even gift cards — not just on cash bonuses.