Barbara Scofidio

The Hawaii Convention Center isn’t set to reopen until January of 2028, but planners still have other options for large groups.

These 10 U.S. hotels, which have caught the eye of Skift Meetings editors, are destinations in their own right. Each property — new or renewed — will impress even your most seasoned attendees.

Just when these planners thought they had seen it all, this happened.

The new owners of the largest climate-focused gathering in the U.S. — better known for AI, fintech, and health events — plan to reimagine the landmark event, part of Climate Week NYC.

The "Bad Bunny effect" from his 2025 concert residency and Super Bowl XL halftime show is leaving its mark on Puerto Rico, which will host two major meetings industry association events this year.

One of the most effective ways to build your career is by making connections — but it’s not always easy to meet new people at networking events. These 10 tips will help.

The long-term repercussions from the recent wave of layoffs are unclear, but industry insiders are already seeing the initial impacts.

Some planners are willing to try an unknown DMC based on its online presence, but most say two things keep them working with people they know: time and trust.

Industry leaders, including the head of CES, are speaking out about how new screening requirements for inbound travelers to the U.S. from countries in the Visa Waiver Program could mean higher costs, lost business, and meetings moving out of the country. 

The key planning questions that position planners as more than just an order-takers.