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Meetings and Events Industry News

News, interviews, and coverage of the meetings and events industry, from in-person events to hybrid events to online events.

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Producing Less Waste Is Quickly Becoming a Priority for Events Worldwide

As environmental awareness grows, everyone in the meetings supply chain has to demonstrate their green credentials. For now, events with environmental certifications may have an advantage, but as expectations rise, this will soon be a minimum requirement.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 5 years ago

Producing Less Waste Is Quickly Becoming a Priority for Events Worldwide

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The Outlook Gets Pricier for Event Planners

Costs keep going up for event planners. Technology can help drive costs down, but it can be confusing to navigate the variety of solutions that are available.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

The Outlook Gets Pricier for Event Planners

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Increased Meetings Demand Continues to Drive Costs Up

More demand for meeting space has driven up prices around the world, giving upscale hotels more leverage during negotiations. Meanwhile, some planners are being left behind even as event technology catches on among more ambitious organizations.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Increased Meetings Demand Continues to Drive Costs Up

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Eventbrite’s Surging IPO Shines Light on Fragmented Event Tech Sector

Eventbrite is a different beast than most event management companies out there since it also acts as a ticketing marketplace for consumers. This doesn't mean that the wider event space won't benefit from the increased awareness of event technology as a growing and profitable sector.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Eventbrite’s Surging IPO Shines Light on Fragmented Event Tech Sector

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Why Fast Wi-Fi Is Still a Big Deal for Planners

Investing in technology has become crucial for hotels to better meet the needs of event planners who know that solid audiovisual equipment and fast Wi-Fi are more important than ever before.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Why Fast Wi-Fi Is Still a Big Deal for Planners

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Latin America Meeting Planners Focus on Experience Creation

Latin American event planners think that technology will become vital to their efforts in the future. They also know that crafting memorable experiences is necessary to proving the true value of an event to stakeholders.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Latin America Meeting Planners Focus on Experience Creation

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Companies Continue to Invest in Events

Events have taken on an increased importance to corporate marketing efforts, even as costs have risen. It will be interesting to see if organizations are forced to reduce events in order to save on costs sometime in the next few years.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Companies Continue to Invest in Events

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Events Remain High Priority for Companies Even as Costs Rise

Executives know that events work for promoting their brands and driving business. A big opportunity exists, though, for organizations to get smarter about how they spend on events and making the most of the data they produce.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Events Remain High Priority for Companies Even as Costs Rise

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Airbnb Starts Move Into Meetings

Airbnb's new offerings will prove valuable for companies that don't want to source and plan their own intricate offsite experiences. A wider push into distributing meeting space, though, isn't here yet.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Airbnb Starts Move Into Meetings

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Airbnb for Work Brings Meeting Spaces and Experiences to Business Travelers

Airbnb is going to integrate Airbnb Experiences and curated lists of meeting-appropriate homes into its booking tool. Initial feedback has been strong, so it's probably only a matter of time until Airbnb builds partnerships in other areas.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Airbnb for Work Brings Meeting Spaces and Experiences to Business Travelers