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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Skift Take: Event planners want better pricing, and service gaps are a challenge. Encore CEO Ben Erwin talked candidly at the Skift Meetings Forum about how the AV giant is addressing these issues. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JULY 26, 2024

Skift Take: For the second year, Skift Meetings Awards will once again celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Adam Stacey Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings View the 2024 finalists now.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Skift Take: It’s not always possible to take time after a meeting to get back to equilibrium, but many planners consider it a must. Ten event organizers share their relaxation rituals. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Conferences that Work

JULY 11, 2022

It’s time to stop networking at meetings. No, I’m not saying we should only listen to lectures at meetings. This post was inspired when Victoria Matey shared the following thought about networking at meetings: Random thought. No related posts.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

At Skift Meetings Forum, he shared some strong advice for planners. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Seth Godin has spent decades inspiring thousands of audiences to make change happen.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Skift Take: The best way to create the future of events is to create it. Skift Meetings met with several forward-thinking industry leaders to discuss innovation in events and share insights into making their visions a reality. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JANUARY 10, 2022

Most of the event industry and our clients continue to assume that if you can make the meeting bigger it’s a good thing. The massive disruption of in-person events since March 2020 has shaken our industry to the core. Online and hybrid meetings have seen less drastic reductions. It ain’t necessarily so.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Skift Take: Discover your essential guide to 2024's top meetings industry events aimed at event professionals seeking the best learning and networking opportunities. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Skift Take: Editor-in-Chief Miguel Neves and Executive Editor Andrea Doyle share their favorite moments from Skift Meetings’ annual event—and look ahead to next year. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JUNE 14, 2024

Skift Take: Germany is no stranger to hosting large events. Here's a look at what's new when it comes to meetings, events and incentive travel. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Now in its second year, Skift Meetings Awards celebrate the industry’s most respected suppliers, setting the standard for excellence in business events. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners! More Information HOTELS Category: Best Hotel Chain (Outside the U.S.)

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JULY 11, 2024

Skift Take: The Caribbean is a popular destination for meetings, events, and incentive travel. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Here's a look at what's new.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from senior vice president of convention sales and strategies at New Orleans & Company, Stephanie Turner, and chief commercial officer of the New Orleans Ernest N. New Orleans & Company Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Skift Take: Skift Meetings Forum provides a platform for candid, high-level conversations with meetings industry leaders and practical discussions focused on day-to-day challenges among planners. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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AUGUST 20, 2024

The Grand America Hotel Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: While luxury may mean something different to every attendee, attention to detail and customer service distinguish top-tier venues. —

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Skift Take: According to Convene, spending on meetings and events has increased by 35%, while Knowland reports group revenue is at 103% of 2019 levels. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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AUGUST 31, 2023

Skift Take: The Skift Meetings Awards have been designed to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Discover the final results and meet the 2023 winners! Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MARCH 12, 2024

Skift Take: This members-only social club has built a thriving business catering to top-tier meetings and events. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Skift Take: So few people in the general public understand what meeting planners do. Why does meeting planning have such an identity crisis? Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings We can’t even decide what to call ourselves.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

The highly-anticipated Skift Meetings Forum returns for its second edition, preceding the prestigious Skift Global Forum. This one-day event, held on September 17 at The Glasshouse in New York City, is where the industry’s most influential planners will converge for unparalleled learning, networking, and inspiration.

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JULY 5, 2024

Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Explore what's new in terms of hotels, venues, airline routes and destination campaigns at 43 destinations across the U.S.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

Skift Take: We distilled a day’s worth of sessions from the recent Skift Meetings Forum to identify 7 of the biggest tension points among planners. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JULY 31, 2023

Skift Take: The Skift Meetings Awards have been designed to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Meet the 2023 shortlist now. Adam Stacey Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MAY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Industry leaders heading up IMEX, Cvent, PCMA & CEMA, TED Conferences will deliver valuable insights at Skift Meetings’ flagship event in September. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MARCH 13, 2024

Skift Take: Already the largest events operator in Macau, Sands is extending its offering with an upgraded 15,000-seat arena. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Skift Take: Using artificial intelligence to plan events is no longer a dream, it's a reality. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Event Farm

MARCH 10, 2022

At Event Farm, it’s been our mission to help the events industry bring live events back safely. Throughout the past year, we’ve been working tirelessly to rebuild the events industry by providing event organizers with solutions to execute safe events that instill confidence and drive attendee turnout.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Clermont Hotel Group has launched a new ‘Booking Bonus Rewards’ programme to reward individual agents for booking meetings and events at its iconic hotels. This new incentive programme aims to boost the group’s meeting and event business, encouraging national agents to bring more activity back to London throughout the working week.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has agreed a partnership with train operator Avanti West Coast to highlight the importance of sustainable and efficient business travel to its members. Anna Doran, sales and distribution director at Avanti West Coast, said: “We are thrilled to partner with the Meetings Industry Association.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Matt Swenson Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: The sooner planners engage with a host destination’s DMO, the more opportunities they have to create meaningful and unique experiences that will allow attendees to thrive.

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MAY 14, 2024

Skift Take: Cvent’s top meeting destinations and top meetings hotel lists offer a valuable image of where corporate America’s is looking to hold its meetings and events. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MAY 9, 2024

Skift Take: Ian Cummings, global head of meetings and events for CWT Meetings & Events, has stepped down. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings This comes after a deal in which American Express Global Business Travel is acquiring the company.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

City center hotels reveal exciting updates and new openings Who doesn’t want a meeting in the heart of the city? Whether you’re meeting in Nashville, Long Beach or Salt Lake City, these three new and renovated hotels stand in each city’s bustling epicenter. of meeting space features new wall coverings, lighting and carpet.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Skift Take: Entries are now open for the 2024 edition of the Skift Meetings Awards, celebrating the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Adam Stacey Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Apply by April 30, 2024 to secure the best entry rate.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

cities were on strike over Labor Day weekend disrupting group events. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: More than 9,000 hotel workers in nine U.S. Continued strikes are imminent.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Radisson Meetings by Radisson Hotels – Flexible, functional, and impactful meeting & event solutions. We aim to offer the most […]

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