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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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Eventbrite Off to Fragile Start as Public Company With Revenue Concerns

Is the bottom falling out for Eventbrite? Not really, but it needs to turn a corner soon to make investors more confident in its future. It takes time and money to build a global platform, and it looks like Eventbrite could be running out of time.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Eventbrite Off to Fragile Start as Public Company With Revenue Concerns

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Dealing With Increased Choice at Events

As conference programming becomes more complex, attendees need suggestions of how to pick the most rewarding path. Personalization through mobile apps is just one way to reduce friction going forward.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Dealing With Increased Choice at Events

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Overwhelmed Conference Attendees Crave Personalized Recommendations

Conference-goers feel overwhelmed by making choices about which sessions to attend and who to network with. Digital tools featuring personalization can help smooth over these pain points.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Overwhelmed Conference Attendees Crave Personalized Recommendations

Business Travel

Convene Co-Founder Sees Sweet Spot Between Co-Working and Events

Bringing hospitality into the office experience is an elegant way to provide a better experience for workers.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Convene Co-Founder Sees Sweet Spot Between Co-Working and Events

Meetings

New Hilton Brand Invests in Flexible Spaces

It makes sense for Hilton to fix its marquee brand by appealing to event planners with upscale lodging and interesting spaces. It will take some time to see how its commitment to pleasing planners really goes.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

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Making Meetings and Events Healthier Goes Beyond Tight Budgets

Reading between the lines, it seems many events are making modest tweaks to ensure attendees aren't sitting in their chairs feeling miserable all day. You don't need yoga and hikes to make an event slightly healthier.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Making Meetings and Events Healthier Goes Beyond Tight Budgets

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In-Demand San Francisco Looks to the Future

While San Francisco is in the midst of a huge boom in travel demand, it also has several knotty issues to solve in order to remain a premier U.S. destination for events.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

In-Demand San Francisco Looks to the Future

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How San Francisco Deals With Skyrocketing Events Demand

San Francisco remains a major draw for events despite high costs and other pervasive problems. Perhaps the Bay Area can turn to the creative thinking it's known for to solve some of these issues.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

How San Francisco Deals With Skyrocketing Events Demand

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Planners Find Solutions for Commission Shortfalls

While many planners continue to feel the sting from commission cuts, the need for alternative revenue streams is leading some to get creative.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Planners Find Solutions for Commission Shortfalls

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Independent Meeting Planners Fight Back Against Commission Cuts

It’s been just over a year since Marriott made its move, the first in a wave of such measures. But instead of getting knocked down by the trend, independent meeting planners are finding ways to take control of their businesses.

Rayna Katz, Skift | 5 years ago

Independent Meeting Planners Fight Back Against Commission Cuts