Meetings and Events Industry News

With the UEFA Euro 2024 kicking off today in Germany, all eyes are on the country that is no stranger to hosting large events. Here's a look at what's new when it comes to meetings, events and incentive travel.

Cvent swapped Las Vegas for San Antonio for its user conference this year, with 4,000 attendees taking part and generating an estimated $7.1 million in economic impact for the city.

Due to unprecedented demand, the 2024 submission window for Skift Meetings Awards has been extended until June 30.

Las Vegas is not a destination that is associated with wellness. Caesars Entertainment is working to change this perception.

GBTA uncovers just how much business travel fueled the U.S. economy in 2022. Meetings and events were a significant part of that.

Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise.

Cvent's latest acquisition provides the event tech giant with fresh AI capabilities, a purpose-built centralized vendor sourcing process and a broader offering of vendors across ten categories.

Most conferences impact the host destination. Some can influence an industry.

Explore some of the seismic shifts and emerging trends shaping the event tech landscape in 2024.

Today’s meeting planners face unique challenges driven by evolving attendee expectations, technological advancements, and the ongoing need for flexibility. This video explores how Fontainebleau Las Vegas is redefining luxury meetings to meet these challenges.