Meetings and Events Industry News

Get the right people in the room and everything — content, sponsors, buzz — comes together. Miss that, and even the best-run event lands flat.

A decade of consolidation has resulted in a handful of DMC networks and mega-firms that make up the majority of the industry. Here’s a rundown of eight of the biggest in the business and what they have to offer.

Beyond the everyday challenges of organizing memorable events that move the needle for companies, today's planners are under mounting pressure to inspire a burned-out workforce. New Orleans combines its rich history, deep culture, and modern innovation to host corporate experiences that spark creativity and foster connection.

As budgetary pressures intensify, the potential savings from multi-year contracts become increasingly appealing to meeting planners. The Marriott Bonvoy Convention & Resort Network makes it possible to leverage these deals without compromising variety and one-of-a-kind experiences.

ITA Group is expanding its European footprint with the acquisitions of two companies. The deals highlight a surge in year-end M&A activity as agencies seek scale and local expertise to serve global clients more effectively.

Amex GBT‘s most recent meetings and events forecast found that more than half of event professionals now integrate AI into planning and execution. At its annual conference this week the company put that trend on full display.

There are many variables, from inaccessible walking paths to long queue lines, that can make excursions tricky for your attendees with mobility issues.

Beyond the everyday challenges of organizing memorable events that move the needle for companies, today's planners are under mounting pressure to inspire a burned-out workforce. New Orleans combines its rich history, deep culture, and modern innovation to host corporate experiences that spark creativity and foster connection.

Mergers like the recent one of 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC offer economies of scale and expanded services, but smaller independents say they will never deliver the same level of authenticity and local expertise as they can.