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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Skift Take: Michelle Allgauer deeply values personal and professional relationships. As an event leader, she is doubling down on the irreplaceable value of face-to-face interactions and looking to leverage the power of AI to enhance operational efficiency.

Events 196

Events Meetings 196

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Skift Take: When it comes to meetings and events, wellness must encompass the entire group, not just a few individuals.

Meetings 179

Meetings Events 179

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skift Take: The event tech sector has been busy in January. If you want to stay up-to-date on the latest news, you've come to the right place.

Event Tech 173

Event Tech Tech 2024 Events 173

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Skift Take: Fontainebleau opened its doors last December after nearly 20 years of financial maneuvering and changes in ownership. Does the luxury property deliver on its promise of an elevated experience?

Financial 106

Financial Meetings Venues 106

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Skift Take: Much like sea levels around the world, the importance of sustainability continues to rise, with properties seeking to obtain the coveted LEED certification to highlight eco-friendly practices and policies.

Sustainability 163

Sustainability Meetings Meeting Design Venues 163

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Skift Take: Sandra Marcus, VP of Strategy and Operations at CEMA, is leaving the association after nine months. Some say the CEMA 2024 Summit in August is a make-it-or-break-it event for the association.

2024 159

2024 Meetings Corporate Events Events 159

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Skift Take: As climate change continues to worsen around the globe, the popularity of sustainable destinations surges, despite higher costs.

Sustainability 192

Sustainability 2024 Meetings 192

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Skift Take: In December, a new paid leave law spearheaded by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was amended with convention goers in mind. The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) was one of the organizations involved in making this happen, and its local focus will continue this year.

Conference 151

Conference Meetings 151

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: Three virtual summits, one webinar, and 13 reports were featured on Skift Meetings this year. Check them out to earn continuing education hours.

Education 168

Education Meetings Sustainability Event Tech 168

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Skift Take: Conferences and events are digging deeper to excite and engage younger attendees, and typical keynote presentations aren't the answer.

Conference 153

Conference Meetings Event Design Events 153

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Skift Take: Alex Reynolds, the co-founder and CEO of Vendelux, discusses how data analytics is transforming event marketing and the powerful impact of forging connections in an increasingly digital world.

Event Marketing 142

Event Marketing Events Marketing Meetings 142

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Skift Take: There are two key factors behind groundbreaking innovations: infrastructure that supports research and development, and a community spirit that nurtures both startups and local talent. Find out how this winning combination provides the ideal setting for future-forward meetings and events in Baltimore.

Tech 174

Tech Events Meetings Conference 174

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: With industrial buildings transformed into state-of-the-art venues, a growing reputation as the “Silicon Valley of Europe,” and a blossoming tourism industry, discover why Poland is becoming a first choice for event and meeting planners worldwide.

Tourism 195

Tourism Venues Events Meetings 195

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: Attendee outboarding during events and conferences has been all but condemned by industry associations that paint it as an unethical act, but is it just an attempt to protect an investment in an event against an otherwise legal activity?

Conference 137

Conference Meetings Global Events Events 137

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: Having the right strategy can help you sidestep price gouging and get the best deal on essential AV production and support.

Meetings 170

Meetings Contracts Negotiating Event Tech 170

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Skift Take: In an industry where presence is everything, key destinations conspicuously duck out of IBTM World as parent company RX shifts its gaze to the tantalizing markets of Asia Pacific.

Marketing 141

Marketing Meetings 141

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Skift Take: Could a room block marketplace be the solution to wiping out attrition charges? Three Florida-based entrepreneurs are betting on it.

Meetings 133

Meetings Event Tech Hotels Tech 133

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Skift Take: A new paid, but yet unpriced, version of Gevme and PCMA's AI event technology tool features enterprise-level data security. A two-level training program is also in the works.

Event Tech 183

Event Tech Tech Event Technology Technology 183

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Skift Take: California's travel ban is no more. State-sponsored events can once again take place in any of the 26 states previously banned. Instead, California will fund outreach to LGBTQ communities in those states.

Travel 172

Travel Meetings Events 172

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: Peggy Williams-Smith is thrilled to host the Republican National Convention next year and showcase how Milwaukee can host large-scale events.

Meetings 151

Meetings Events Marketing 151

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: ASM Global punches back after some recent challenges that include OVG taking over the management of one of its largest clients, Chicago’s McCormick Place. In the latest back and forth, the Colorado Convention Center in Denver has renewed its contract with ASM Global.

Contracts 167

Contracts Management Meetings Hospitality 167

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Skift Take: This year's Burning Man turned into a muddy mess when severe flooding left thousands stranded. Is it time we revisit contingency plans for outdoor events?

Meetings 191

Meetings Sustainability Events Event Management 191

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AUGUST 6, 2023

Skift Take: Events have increased in popularity as a marketing channel to help businesses engage with their target audiences, create brand awareness, build customer loyalty, and generate leads, according to a recent Bizzabo survey.

Marketing 162

Marketing Events Meetings Event Marketing 162

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JULY 26, 2023

Myriad 360, a New York-based cybersecurity consultancy, at their company retreat in Orlando, FL. Skift Take: Today’s work world has undergone a seismic shift as corporate offices have closed and most employees are fully dispersed. Getting together as a company is more important than ever, and offsite retreats offer the opportunity to bring teams together in one place at one time.

Consulting 146

Consulting Meetings Travel 146

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JULY 27, 2023

Skift Take: McCormick Place in Chicago, a new $3 billion hotel, gaming and entertainment district in Las Vegas, the Oak View Group is living up to its mission to disrupt the sports, live entertainment, and hospitality industries.

Hospitality 158

Hospitality Entertainment Sports Hotels 158

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JULY 19, 2023

Skift Take: Burnout is a growing crisis among business professionals, and excessive screen time may be partly to blame. Here are three ways to help your attendees unplug from their devices, reconnect with the moment, and recharge their own batteries.

Meetings 140

Meetings Tourism Events Meeting Design 140

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JULY 11, 2023

Skift Take: A new report from Cvent indicates that Australian business event professionals are increasing event volume and spend, despite cost control being their top challenge.

Events 129

Events Meetings Technology 129

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JUNE 23, 2023

Skift Take: Technology is key to live events, but in order to create the most powerful performances, it should have a supporting role that highlights the storytelling and puts the focus on the audience.

Technology 149

Technology Meetings Events 149

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JUNE 16, 2023

Skift Take: Divisive legislation means that states and cities across the U.S. are facing of boycotts and travel advisories. They are also reconsidering what they need to do to keep attracting meetings and events.

Travel 166

Travel Meetings Events 166

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JUNE 2, 2023

Skift Take: The new purpose-built venue significantly boosts the city's capacity to hold business events and stands as a strong symbol of the recovery of New Zealand's business events sector.

Meetings 151

Meetings Venues Events 151

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JUNE 2, 2023

Skift Take: Building a brand by thinking like a marketer is the key to creating a successful trade show exhibit experience that achieves business goals.

Trade Shows 148

Trade Shows Marketing Meetings 148

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MAY 5, 2023

Skift Take: Luke Bilton, co-founder of Life Science Networks, in a conversation about community, content, and connections.

Events 174

Events Meetings 174

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MAY 2, 2023

Skift Take: Wearables and smart badging technology are coming back. New solutions have the potential to support a seamless attendee experience while providing organizers with valuable data.

Technology 181

Technology Meetings Event Tech Tech 181

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MAY 2, 2023

Skift Take: With the inaugural Skift Meetings Awards set to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers in 2023, we highlight the foundations of submitting an award winning entry.

Meetings 128

Meetings 2023 Events 128

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APRIL 26, 2023

Skift Take: Mind-expanding content, actionable insights, and invaluable networking make Skift Global Forum a must-attend event. This year, for the first time, all this and more will be offered to the business events industry with the inaugural Skift Meetings Forum.

Meetings 187

Meetings Event Tech Events Event Design 187

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APRIL 19, 2023

Skift Take: Changing the dates of a city-wide congress sounds like a planner's worst nightmare. Try doing it twice.

Events 150

Events Meetings Contracts Negotiating 150

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APRIL 10, 2023

Skift Take: An estimated $2.6 billion in losses resulted from sophisticated business impersonation scams in 2022, and the events industry is fighting back.

2022 168

2022 Events Meetings Apparel 168