Meetings and Events Industry News

This association exec says planners are much more than just a final check — and often should have the final say where meetings are concerned. 

The CMP certification just completed a major overhaul. Here's what planners need to know about the updated CMP exam.

Cost increases as a result of tariffs are hitting event budgets hard at a time when planners have already been navigating rising costs due to inflation. What can incentive planners do?

After more than a year of interim leadership, GainingEdge may have found its long-term captain. Steen Jakobsen’s arrival could bring stability for the consultancy’s next chapter.

The deployment of 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., highlights the tightrope event planners walk between ensuring safety and creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Now heading into its third year, Skift Meetings Forum has earned a reputation as the place in the meetings industry for unfiltered conversations, handpicked audiences, and a level of candor rarely seen in public sessions.

In an era of rising cyber fraud, one planner’s $40,000 loss is a wake-up call for the industry: payment security deserves the same rigor as contracts, insurance, and attendee safety.

From building wheelchairs for dogs to clearing beaches of microplastics, these 5 teambuilding activities leave a lasting impression on participants.

Some of the smartest moves at IMEX America will happen before the expo even opens. One room, 100 insiders, and a playbook you’ll wish you had sooner.