Meetings and Events Industry News

Good event catering doesn’t just satisfy hunger; it sparks conversation, adds to the ambiance, and creates lasting memories. It’s the silent partner in every successful event, working behind the scenes to elevate every moment.

At Skift's live events, you won’t see canned presentations, breakout sessions or five-person panels. Instead, the focus on candid C-level interviews moderated by expert editors delivers highly focused and insightful sessions.

Legends, a stadium operations company, has acquired live events company ASM Global for a reported $2.3 billion.

Many senior women meeting planners and department heads are better at ‘making it happen’ than promoting their value to the C-level. Their jobs could be at risk because of that.

The first night of the Democratic National Convention was criticized for not running on time with President Joe Biden’s speech ending past midnight EST. How can you master the clock?

AI-powered translation tools are impressing planners with their efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to employing human translators.

A nursing mom brought her infant son to a women’s conference. She thought it would be a non-issue. It was anything but.

While luxury may mean something different to every attendee, attention to detail and customer service distinguish top-tier venues.

Universal is opening a fourth theme park, Disney’s Magic Kingdom is expanding, and a new sports and entertainment district is being built in Orlando.

As climate change accelerates, the events industry faces an urgent wake-up call. Shawna McKinley reveals how planners and destinations must evolve or risk being caught off guard by increasingly unpredictable weather—it’s no longer business as usual.