Meetings and Events Industry News

As head of global rewards & recognition at Rubrik and a long-time leader at the Incentive Research Foundation, Morgan Crain has learned that one of her strongest assets is her authenticity.

Planners are searching for solutions to combat rising costs on F&B, transportation, labor, and all aspects of their events.

As attendees skew younger, companies are finding increasing value and time savings in grouping rideshares for attendees. But there are still some snags.

A high-profile HR conference is testing the boundaries of “viewpoint diversity” by pairing an anti-DEI speaker with a progressive voice. The choice highlights how fine the line is between sparking conversation and fueling controversy.

We went straight to the source, our meeting planner audience, for ways to shrink your F&B budget

A scammer with a deep understanding of how event planners work is still at it, exploiting the fast-paced nature of the industry and the trust that small firms place in clients. With tens of thousands of dollars at stake, planners must remain vigilant. 

The Federation is working to ensure that jobs in the events industry are recognized by the government and academia the same way they are in other industries. It’s a monumental task.

TED has a new leadership structure that pairs an education visionary with a longtime internal leader.

Some professional speakers claim the industry is rife with kickbacks, double dipping, and deceptive promotional materials.

MGM Grand's convention customers asked for more suites with space for entertaining in addition to sleeping rooms — and they delivered with 111 new suites coming online by December, in addition to a complete remodel.