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Skift Meetings Forum 2025 Video: Lessons from Austin and SXSW on ‘The City as a Venue’

With Austin’s convention center offline until 2029, Visit Austin and SXSW are reframing the city itself as the venue. Planners gain flexibility through decentralized event formats, while attendees experience deeper immersion in Austin’s cultural, culinary, and creative identity, turning logistical challenges into opportunities for innovation.
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What Planners Need to Know About Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is one of the most misunderstood “dietary restrictions.” It’s essential to advocate for your attendees with the condition the same way you would for those with other extreme allergies, such as peanuts or shellfish.
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Second-Tier City, First-Class Service: Why Planners Choose Atlantic City

As budgets tighten across the meetings industry, planners are expanding consideration sets to find host destinations where their dollars can go further. In Atlantic City, they’re discovering that a more affordable destination can also create a more engaging experience for attendees.