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Destination Brief: Detroit’s Tech-Driven Revolution Raises the Bar for Meetings

Detroit has a solid reputation as the center of the U.S. automotive industry, but did you know that it's also a leader across multiple high-tech sectors, including electric vehicles? Thanks to these advancements and top-notch meetings infrastructure, Detroit is emerging as a top contender for conferences and business events of all kinds.

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Meeting Professionals React to FTC Noncompete Ban

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employers from using noncompete clauses. Such a ban could affect tens of millions of workers, meeting professionals included.

14 hours ago

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Event Tech News Roundup – April 2024

In the event tech world, April featured two acquisitions, several product updates and partnership and sadly, one closure and one divestment.

19 hours ago

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7 Ways to Deliver a Better Attendee Experience at Coastal Meetings

Coastal destinations offer the perfect blend of business and leisure for an enhanced event experience, as exemplified by Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods, a coastal area in Southwest Florida ready to take your meetings and events to the next level.

22 hours ago

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How Conferences Are Failing Their Attendees

Logistics are important when planning conferences but often overshadow what most are in the room for, content.

1 day ago

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A Look Back at the 2023 Skift Meetings Awards Alumni

With applications for the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards well underway, let’s take a moment to look back at the 2023 winners. A heads up, as well, that the early-bird deadline for submissions is tomorrow, April 30, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

3 days ago

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Gregg Talley: Building Human Connections and Communities

Greg Talley, CEO of Talley Management Group, explains how events can help build a better world for everyone.

3 days ago

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Looking to Enter the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards? Here’s all you Need to Know

Writing an award submission can be a daunting task, but luckily for you, I have the inside scoop on how to make sure your submission stands out from the crowd.

6 days ago

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New Zealand Wants to Transform Delegates Into Influencers

Tourism New Zealand is taking a novel approach to leveraging the power of social media to attract more event delegates to the destination.

6 days ago

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Meeting Boom Continues as Laptop Luggers Hit the Road

It is no surprise that meetings are getting larger, but what is surprising is that they have increased 25% from an average of 116 attendees to 145, according to newly released data from Knowland and Amadeus.

6 days ago