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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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Is the Events Industry Finally Ready for Instant Booking?

This isn't the industry's first attempt to change the booking system. So what makes this time any different?

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Is the Events Industry Finally Ready for Instant Booking?

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When Will the Events Industry Embrace Airbnb?

Meeting planners often stick with traditional hotel room blocks for event housing, meaning they miss out on all the flexibility offered by Airbnb.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

When Will the Events Industry Embrace Airbnb?

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Why Is Airbnb Still Missing the Mark With Corporate Event Planners?

Airbnb keeps on improving its business travel platform. So when will the events industry finally take advantage of it?

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Why Is Airbnb Still Missing the Mark With Corporate Event Planners?

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Cvent Struggles to Streamline Its Thousands of Tech Features

Cvent continues to stay on the forefront of new digital technology for meetings and events, but it still faces difficulties in user experience. At Cvent Connect last week, the company spoke about how it can use its new features to improve usability, as well as more long-term plans to get at the heart of the issue.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Cvent Struggles to Streamline Its Thousands of Tech Features

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Cvent Makes Progress on Improving User Experience

The company has developed in a fractured and decentralized way. Going back in time to change the underlying foundation will not be easy, especially if Cvent keeps acquiring new businesses.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Cvent Makes Progress on Improving User Experience

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Asia Is the Fastest Growing Region for Events

Some of the bigger destinations on the list are obvious, but there is a lot of movement among smaller, less high-profile cities. In many ways, this movement comes down to what investments a destination makes into infrastructure and experiences.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Asia Is the Fastest Growing Region for Events

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Destinations Find Ways to Make Bleisure a Reality

The concept of bleisure has gained increasing popularity over the past few years, but time remains an issue for travelers. Attendees want to do more than pass through a destination, and event hosts can go a long way in making that happen.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Destinations Find Ways to Make Bleisure a Reality

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Visitor Centers Are Bringing Leisure Experiences Directly to Biz Travelers

Many business travelers simply don't have time to explore destinations on their own, no matter how much of a priority they say it is. This is where convention centers can play a key role, bringing the destination to time-strapped attendees.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Visitor Centers Are Bringing Leisure Experiences Directly to Biz Travelers

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A Better Venue Layout Makes for Greener Events

Event attendees need places to work, decompress, and put their food down. As obvious as it sounds, these spaces can be hard to find at conferences due to poor venue design. Not only does this have a negative impact on guest mood, it can also lead to more food waste.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

A Better Venue Layout Makes for Greener Events

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A Venue’s Layout Matters When It Comes to an Event’s Environmental Impact

Clearly small details can have a pretty big impact on the social and environmental effects of a business event. While many of these details aren't under planners' control, others might be as simple as adding an extra few tables.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

A Venue’s Layout Matters When It Comes to an Event’s Environmental Impact