Meetings and Events Industry News

Accessibility is often treated as a compliance task. A recent conference demonstrates what it looks like when inclusion becomes the operating system, not an afterthought.

here’s been a redrawing of the incentive travel map as companies wrestle with higher costs and shifting sentiments about international travel.

This power user of AI feels that the next wave of innovation will come from making meetings more human.

Trade shows have long relied on floor space as their financial backbone, but that foundation is changing faster than most executives admit. A new framework provides a consistent way to quantify that shift.

Growing scrutiny and increased expectations are forcing event organizers to go beyond token gestures and embed sustainability in every aspect of event design. TED has responded with a measurable, verifiable, and deeply integrated climate action plan.

With rising costs and tighter budgets, Choice Hotels International offers smart solutions for planners to maximize their spend and enhance the guest experience. The company’s expansive portfolio includes over 7,500 properties across 22 brands, offering the breadth, flexibility, and support that today’s planners expect, regardless of the event’s budget or size.

Adding thoughtful touches that stimulate the senses can transform an event experience. Here are 10 ideas.

The dopamine culture, built on short-burst stimulation and positive reinforcement, has infiltrated B2B events, especially trade shows. But has it gone too far? 

Despite significant infrastructure investment, Panama remains under the radar for meetings and conventions. A new incentive program combined with a U.S. tax advantage may give the country the competitive edge it has been seeking.

Hospitality businesses and meeting industry charities have jumped in to help unemployed government workers and families whose SNAP benefits are on hold — including some in their own industries.