Articles tagged “cvent”

Every event tech vendor is chasing AI headlines this year. Cvent’s investment is a bet that in a machine-driven world, live events will be even more essential.

Virtual events are growing in importance as a key source of valuable first-party data, making having the right tool for the job more important than ever.

Planners sourcing on Cvent stuck to their guns on destination selection. On the hotel front, Cvent’s criteria shift now rewards hotels that bid the most, resulting in significant ranking shifts.

The event tech market is shrinking even as its capabilities expand, with every AI integration raising the bar for what planners expect out of the tools.

Baltimore risks losing major meetings to cities with newer convention infrastructure. New Visit Baltimore CEO Kireem Swinton is making modernization of the city’s convention center a top priority, alongside short-term incentives to keep business flowing.

Gartner’s latest assessment of event tech vendors comes with a new name, a narrower scope, and a reshuffled leaderboard.

One major investment stole the spotlight, but most event tech companies are focused on partnerships, integrations, and — of course — AI upgrades

It’s a new year, but many players in the event tech sector are taking one of two familiar approaches: buy a competitor to gain customers or repackage the product with a heavy dose of 'AI-driven' automation.

Tickets to Ulta Beauty World 2026 sold out in just over an hour, with a chaotic ticketing process leaving millions frustrated and triggering accusations of deceptive marketing.

Venue management platform iVvy is betting that faster, AI-driven responses to meeting inquiries can help venues win more group business — without giving up human control.