Meetings and Events Industry News

Asia’s outbound travelers are getting younger, more digital, and more experience-driven—forcing global travel brands to rethink how and where they engage.

With over 290,000 square feet of meeting space, sustainable venues, and immersive CSR experiences like mangrove planting and oyster bed restoration — all set against stunning natural backdrops — Fort Myers' islands, beaches, and neighborhoods are a top choice for eco-conscious event planners.

Looking for properties that blend luxury and modernity, where Michelin-starred chef restaurants and state-of-the-art tech share the same roof? Take a look at these 25 new or newly renovated European hotels and venues.

As cancellations mount and commissions disappear, planners are calling for hotels to share the burden and rethink outdated contracts. 

Is the definition of an incentive trip — an experience that attendees could not create on their own — still valid, when anyone who can afford it can buy a bucket list experience?

Planners are challenged by how to entice top-tier incentive qualifiers who’ve already been there, done that. Expedition cruises are an answer.

The rising cost of meetings is prompting planners to reconsider where they hold them. Lower hotel rates and reduced service fees in smaller cities are shifting the conversation away from traditional tier-one destinations.

Associations are treating their event strategy like a Netflix series instead of a Hollywood blockbuster, but success isn't guaranteed.

These new and newly renovated resorts, featured in our just-released What’s New in Meetings and Incentive Travel 2025 report, were chosen for their ability to accommodate everything from large meetings to high-end incentive trips.

Did you know this year’s Skift IDEA Awards will celebrate the Meetings & Events Industry across four categories? Here’s your step-by-step guide to make sure your submissions stand out from the crowd.