Meetings and Events Industry News

Bizzabo, Cvent, and RainFocus were singled out as leaders in Gartner's latest event technology report.

Yes, events are busy ordeals. Much like the holidays, it’s easy to throw your hands up and acquiesce over the feeling of becoming overwhelmed but a solid plan may save you when the robo bar comes a calling.

Carr Properties, a real estate company, is opening up space in six of its properties for offsite events.

New data suggests a return to pre-pandemic event job level is near. With two-thirds of positions being filled by event-industry newcomers, service levels may yet take some time to fully recover.

Unlike many who found the events industry by happenstance, Nicola Kastner, founder of The Event Strategist, deliberately chose to enter this field, guided by a passion for creating events with clear business objectives.

Second-tier cities experienced the greatest growth in meetings and events in February with Louisville, Ky. leading the pack.

MPI gathered its European community in Luxembourg, a new destination for most participants. The annual conference was an opportunity to build bridges between different groups.

Already the largest events operator in Macau, Sands is extending its offering with an upgraded 15,000-seat arena.

The nonprofit Tourism Diversity Matters faces a scandal involving workplace bullying – its executive director has been fired, and the organization's founder and president has stepped down.

This members-only social club has built a thriving business catering to top-tier meetings and events.