Meetings and Events Industry News

President Donald Trump drew a line in the sand on Saturday, threatening 30% tariffs on August 1 on products from Mexico and the EU. Planners say this will only compound the effects tariffs are already having on all aspects of events.

San Francisco is ramping up efforts to revive its meetings sector with a new strategic partnership between San Francisco Travel Association and Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI).

Lori Allen, vice president, global event operations at MetLife, strives to be the kind of leader who understands what her team needs, as well as creates an environment where they're safe to express that. 

Some incentive winners and their partners are less keen on traveling. A trifecta of anti-DEI sentiment, new government policies, and fear of flying is to blame.

Criminal charges against Timothy Leiweke threaten to cast a long shadow over Oak View Group and its rapid expansion.

Caesars Entertainment prioritizes wellness by making it part and parcel of successful modern event strategies. They even took the show on the road to demonstrate the difference their approach makes for wellness-minded (and wellness-challenged) event and meeting planners.

A new report tracks weather disruptions across thousands of events, revealing a growing and insidious challenge — extreme heat. 

InfoComm 2025’s share of international attendance was down 5% compared to last year. Organizers blame the drop on tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty. 

Event tech vendors often make big promises. Here are seven warning signs that separate reliable partners from problematic providers, and how to spot them before signing contracts.