Meetings and Events Industry News

The first night of the Democratic National Convention was criticized for not running on time with President Joe Biden’s speech ending past midnight EST. How can you master the clock?

AI-powered translation tools are impressing planners with their efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to employing human translators.

A nursing mom brought her infant son to a women’s conference. She thought it would be a non-issue. It was anything but.

While luxury may mean something different to every attendee, attention to detail and customer service distinguish top-tier venues.

Universal is opening a fourth theme park, Disney’s Magic Kingdom is expanding, and a new sports and entertainment district is being built in Orlando.

As climate change accelerates, the events industry faces an urgent wake-up call. Shawna McKinley reveals how planners and destinations must evolve or risk being caught off guard by increasingly unpredictable weather—it’s no longer business as usual.

Companies are leaning heavily on “just-in-time” talent, hired for tasks like sourcing or registration, or to spend a couple of weeks doing site inspections or hotel contracting.

The Skift Meetings Awards are once again celebrating the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Discover the final results and meet the 2024 winners.

From beach volleyball and gymnastics to tennis and dressage, hip-hop star Snoop Dogg was in the crowd cheering during the 2024 Paris Olympics. His involvement underscores how an unconventional celebrity can amplify an event's impact and broaden its appeal.

Two industry experts share inspiring ideas for festive holiday gatherings on this week’s Skift Meetings Podcast.