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Meetings

The Convention Industry Is Turning Second-Tier Cities Into Top-Tier Destinations

Due to accelerating globalization, more cities than ever are competing to attract foreign corporate investment and talent. Therefore, city leaders are placing a higher value on convention centers to help develop their destinations' business brand.

Greg Oates, Skift | 7 years ago

Announcements

The Evolution of What Once Was the World’s Coolest Conference

Fast Company's extensive historical overview of SXSW Interactive provides a story arc from the birth of 21st century multimedia to Zooey Deschanel.

Greg Oates, Skift | 9 years ago

SkiftX

Best Travel Ads This Week: Delta’s Crew Creates an Unusual Christmas Carol

Samantha Shankman , Skift | 9 years ago

Skift Originals

Tourist visitor centers go mobile to meet travelers where they’re at

In one of the only instances where mobile doesn’t refer to a smartphone, CVBs are physically meeting tourists where they are and meeting their need for instant relevant information.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Business Travel

Austin poised for more conventions with 4,000 new hotel rooms

Some 4,000 new hotel rooms are coming to HomeAway headquarters' city, Austin, Texas. With more rooms, Austin would become a more attractive host for meetings and conventions.

Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Austin is ready to take on more conventions, but needs more rooms first

Anyone whose been to Austin for its massive festivals knows the room crunch, and even services such as Airbnb and Homeaway can't fit all the people.

Gary Dinges, Austin American-Statesman | 10 years ago

Hotels

Whole Foods planning a health resort in Austin

Whole Foods recently launched a food tourism venture, with a built in audience, and this would have the same philosophy behind it: tap the massive following of dedicated, wealthy, and discerning consumers who are likely to become the venture’s first customers.