Articles tagged “austin”

More planners are focused on what can happen between sessions and venues. Austin’s past year of hosting more than 1,100 meetings without a convention center offers a blueprint for building better experiences around those moments.

Many airports are continuing to see long lines and wait times at security as TSA agents missed their first full paycheck during the partial shutdown.

For companies considering smaller cities, these 10 U.S. hotels caught the attention of Skift Meetings' editors.

SXSW’s 2026 edition will offer a preview of how large citywide events adapt when venues shutter, schedules compress, and worrying attendance trends reshape the bottom line.

SXSW Sydney will not return this year following the withdrawal of public funding. This brings the festival’s planned five-year run to an early close.

2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year for U.S. convention centers. Cities across the country are completing multi-million-dollar renovations and expansions to meet rising planner expectations, offer flexible event spaces, and compete for large-scale conventions. 

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

The departure of senior leaders, combined with the impending loss of the Austin Convention Center, signals a pivotal moment for one of the world's most influential conferences.

The solar eclipse will have a minimal impact on air travel, but airlines are operating a slew of flights that will give flyers a special view of the once-in-a-lifetime event.

FIFA's 2026 World Cup schedule announcement on February 4 will shape the future of tourism in 16 North American cities.