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IMEX Frankfurt 2024 Showcases Industry Growing in Confidence

7 hours ago

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New Events Venture Group Launched

A Shark Tank for the events industry has been unveiled to connect event entrepreneurs with investors. When a deal is struck, capital and mentorship will help their idea become a reality.

1 day ago

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Here’s Why the Skift Meetings Awards Should be Top of Your Business Development List

Entering an award program can sometimes seem like a big undertaking, but take it from us, the benefits can be huge.

2 days ago

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Cvent Announces Top Meeting Destinations for 2024

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.

3 days ago

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Meetings Industry Continues Upward Trajectory

April is historically a flat month for the meetings industry. Not this year.

3 days ago

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Timothy Glanzer: Elevating by Example 

With more than three decades of experience at MGM Resorts International, Timothy Glanzer, CMP, ventured on his own and created Elevated Meeting Solutions, a full-service event management company.  The experience he garnered in the world of resorts helps him as an entrepreneur.

3 days ago

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How to Make a Bad Conference Good

In this special episode, Skift’s events experts discuss the shortcomings and standouts when it comes to conference organizing, event programming, and speaker support.

Jose Marmolejos | 4 days ago

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CWT Meetings & Events Top Exec Departs as AmEx Acquisition Looms

1 week ago

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Does Remote Work Make Less of an Impact on the Environment?

Many meeting and event professionals work from home. Climate benefits are associated with not commuting to an office, but home setups aren’t the most environmentally friendly.

1 week ago

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Tourism Diversity Matters Picks Up the Pieces

Tourism Diversity Matters was roiled by a workplace bullying scandal at the end of February. In an effort to repair the damage, the nonprofit has appointed noted DEI expert Hattie Hill as its interim CEO.

1 week ago