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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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Business Travel

A List of Trade Fairs and Conferences in Asia Affected by Coronavirus

The list is likely to get longer if current conditions and travel warnings continue.

Reuters | 4 years ago

Meetings

Coronavirus Impact Mounts on Meetings Sector

Event cancellations related to the spread of coronavirus will linger well into this year as planners have to make important decisions in the near future.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

Business Travel

Virus Outbreak Hits Expanding List of Sports Events

The Wuhan coronavirus is already wrecking havoc on the preparation of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. For the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the risks of contagion -- and disruption -- from the virus outbreak are clearly far greater.

Shrivathsa Sridhar, Reuters | 4 years ago

Meetings

Event Planners Move Toward Green Ways: Eventbrite Report

Small things can make a big difference when it comes to event sustainability. The structural problems with wasteful venues and food sourcing, though, still need to be dealt with.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

Meetings

How Event Planners Are Finally Embracing Green Practices: New Report

Planners are taking simple steps to address sustainability at their events, with a specific focus on reducing waste. How effective they can be in transforming their events, though, is another question altogether.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

Meetings

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

Meetings

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

Meetings

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

Meetings

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

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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