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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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Announcing Our Newest Acquisition: EventMB Is Now Part of the Skift Family

Skift has been covering the business of meetings and events for the last three years, and now with EventMB as part of our family, we become the largest independent media source in the events industry as well.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 4 years ago

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Trump Says His Resort Is Perfect for G7: Here’s What Event Planners Think

Meeting organizers are pretty mixed on whether or not the Doral is a good fit for the summit. But even the ones who are in full support of the venue say it's impossible to take the politics out of it.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago

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Meeting Planners Weigh In on Trump’s Idea to Hold the G7 Summit at His Miami Resort

The property is definitely large enough, and is located near an international airport. On the other hand, there are major internet security concerns, and the hotel is a little impersonal. Plus, is the political fallout really worth it?

Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago

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What’s In Store for Meeting Booking Engine Groups360?

After a significant investment, four major hotel companies now have a controlling interest in the booking engine Groups360. It's unclear if this sets it up for success — or failure.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago

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Does a Hotel-Backed Meetings Booking Platform Stand a Chance?

Hotels need to be willing to make more investments — and to give up some of their control — if Groups360 is going to work.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago

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19 Event Planning Checklists that Actually Help

Whether you've planned 200 events or you're just starting, we can both agree on one thing: event planning is hard work.

4 years ago

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Why Technology Isn’t Being Used to Track Engagement at Events

Ask nearly any event organizer about attendee engagement, and they'll say it's a top priority. Despite this, most have not invested in the right technology to track and analyze attendee behavior.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago

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The Events Industry Has a Blind Spot When It Comes to Attendee Engagement

If you can't first measure engagement, then it's hard to improve it. Digital tracking devices are a good investment for planners and something to add to their toolbox, along with mobile apps and surveys.

Isaac, Skift | 4 years ago

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Finding the Right Venue Still Plagues Meeting Planners Despite Digital Tools

Most planners still have a hard time sourcing and booking the right venue for an event. High costs and rude salespeople are only a couple of the obstacles they face despite new technology aimed to help ease the process.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

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Marriott, IHG, Accor and Hilton Invest in Meetings Booking Platform

The hotel industry has had a tough time improving the painful process of selling event space and room blocks to meeting planners. Perhaps this deal is a sign the sector is finally ready to invest in meaningful change to help repair the ecosystem.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago