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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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Event Planners Deal With Business Model Disruption

The hubbub over commission cuts seems to have died down for now, although agents and planners are scrambling to figure out what to do. Booking away from Marriott and Hilton properties may not always be the best move for a client, so it will be interesting to see how this all shakes out.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

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Meeting Planners and Travel Agents Prepare for a Reinvention Amid Hotel Commission Cuts

Travel agents and meeting planners feel betrayed by Marriott’s – and now Hilton’s – move to cut commissions on group bookings. They’re grappling with ways to deal with the cuts, even as they fear more hotel companies may follow suit. It's not personal, though; it's strictly business.

Robin Amster, Skift | 6 years ago

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Privacy and Data Security Come Into Focus for Events

Data security is taking on a new importance, with new legislation and the public spotlight moving to shine on the dangers of mishandled personal information. Partner with the right technology providers to avoid making a costly mistake.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

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What Europe’s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events

U.S. meeting planners expect the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation to have a major effect on how they manage data. While the giant meetings firms are prepared to comply with it, smaller companies and related meetings vendors may lag behind.

Robin Amster, Skift | 6 years ago

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Marriott and Hilton’s Group Commission Cuts Put Pressure on Industry

As hotel chains have shifted their business models over the last decade, keeping owners happy has become the priority. Slashing group booking commissions for intermediaries saves owners money, so it's easy to see how the largest U.S. chains will follow the example of Marriott and Hilton in the near future.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

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IMEX Partnership With C2 Shows Impact of Experiential Networking

Collaboration between IMEX Group and C2 International shows the value, and power, of creativity in the meetings and events space. The more lessons planners from around the world can learn from these educational sessions, the better.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

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Safety and Security Should Remain in Spotlight for Events

Safety should be a priority for events, whether taking place at a local hotel or a convention center in a gateway city. Unfortunately, event planners don't always have the resources they need to prepare for complicated security situations.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

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Event Security Takes on Fresh Importance for Meeting Planners

The meetings and events industry is still working to figure out a better approach to security. For the time being, safety should be the priority for planners as they look to stage new events, even if a destination doesn't seem particularly risky.

Robin Amster, Skift | 6 years ago

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Hilton Follows Marriott as Meetings Disruption Is on the Agenda

Hilton following Marriott with a commission cut is no surprise, really. The writing is on the wall for a larger upheaval in meetings' distribution. The innovation of small upstarts will play an important role, as well.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

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Online Booking Finally Becomes Reality for Meeting Planners

Figuring out where to hold a small meeting is becoming more like booking a flight or hotel online. As more of the giant hotel chains buy into this model, there is the potential for the wider distribution marketplace for meetings space to shift significantly.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago