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Meetings and Events Industry News

News, interviews, and coverage of the meetings and events industry, from in-person events to hybrid events to online events.

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How Abu Dhabi is Approaching Meetings and Events in 2020

As event planners transition to experience designers, destination selection will be an asset to delivering better meetings and events in 2020. Innovation, collaboration, and sustainability are key trends; a forward-thinking destination will be an important partner for delivering on growing attendee expectations.

Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau | 4 years ago

How Abu Dhabi is Approaching Meetings and Events in 2020

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Instant Booking for Simple Meetings Goes Mainstream

Instant booking has allowed co-working spaces and boutique venues to reach more planners. Now, more hotels are expected to go digital.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

Instant Booking for Simple Meetings Goes Mainstream

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Are Hotels Missing Out as Instant Booking for Meetings Grows?

As instant booking grows slowly among hotel chains, more boutique venues and co-working spaces are finding traction on digital sourcing platforms.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

Are Hotels Missing Out as Instant Booking for Meetings Grows?

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What You Need to Know About Events in China in the Next 5 Years

China's event sector is poised to grow explosively over the next five years. Expect some interesting innovations from a country that isn't beholden to the way things are done traditionally.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

What You Need to Know About Events in China in the Next 5 Years

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How Global Event Planners Need to Think About China’s Secondary Cities

China has become a hot spot for global business travel, and its secondary cities are evolving to accommodate larger conferences and conventions. What should event planners know?

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

How Global Event Planners Need to Think About China’s Secondary Cities

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New Blood at One of Event Tech’s Top Players

As event tech companies look to streamline their platforms, some will look outside the event sector for leaders to help lead the process.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

New Blood at One of Event Tech’s Top Players

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Aventri Goes Outside Event Tech for New CEO

New leadership comes to Aventri as it continues to battle rival Cvent in the event tech marketplace. Perhaps a view from outside the sector can pay dividends as the tech provider works to further refine its platform.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

Aventri Goes Outside Event Tech for New CEO

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Booking Forces Combine to Dominate the Aussie Events Space

This is an exciting time to be a player in the event tech space. As two key Australian events companies come together, the region's meetings industry is on the brink of change.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago

Booking Forces Combine to Dominate the Aussie Events Space

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Merger Leaves Australia With Powerhouse Instant Booking Platform for Events

As Spare Workspace and Venuemob join together, Australia's events market is in for a big change. This has significant implications for instant booking throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago

Merger Leaves Australia With Powerhouse Instant Booking Platform for Events

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How Atlanta’s Massive Conference Center Became So Environmentally Friendly

Even the biggest venues can be gentle on the climate. The Georgia World Conference Center went through a redesign about 10 years ago, and now is one of the most sustainable large venues in the world.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago

How Atlanta’s Massive Conference Center Became So Environmentally Friendly