Sean O'Neill, Skift
Airbnb's move to offer more meetings spaces represents an example of one of Skift's 2019 Megatrends, as many giant online booking companies are looking for their next phases of growth by expanding into new areas.
4 weeks ago
Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau + Skift
Midsize cities are smart to focus on transformative placemaking projects that will not only allow them to bridge together different economic strata and cultural communities, but become in-demand destinations for travel, events, meetings, and conferences.
4 weeks ago
Albertina Torsoli, Bloomberg
The U.S. government would face around $335,000 in hotel cancellation fees for not showing up in Davos, according to a published report. That means there are plenty of rooms still available for last-minute bookers.
1 month ago
Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau + Skift
New scientific research links getting out of your comfort zone with increased creativity. For meeting planners looking for the next big thing, that means smaller-scale venues and unexpected destinations should be top of mind.
2 months ago
Cvent + Skift
Hotel operators chasing additional meetings and events business need to understand the mindset of today’s planners, embrace new communications tools, and create dynamic, inventive experiences. A tall order? Not once you’re armed with these actionable takeaways.
2 months ago
The Venetian Resort + Skift
Unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences are now a must-have at meetings in order to lure top-tier attendees. Download our latest report to learn more about these luxury experiences and the impact they have on meetings.
2 months ago
Katia Porzecanski and Gillian Tan, Bloomberg
This convenient exclusion strategy has been used on people of color for ages. This is going to shut many women out of business trips and events that could propel their careers forward.
3 months ago
Visit San Antonio + Skift
The city of San Antonio realizes that collaboration of its private and public sectors is key to attracting high-tech companies and large-scale events.
3 months ago
Visit San Antonio + Skift
The City of San Antonio is investing heavily in the downtown core and adjacent neighborhoods to provide more opportunities for residents and convention attendees to explore the area and engage with each other’s communities.
3 months ago
Visit San Antonio + Skift
San Antonio is building on its past as a city of pioneers who once led the country’s expansion into the American Southwest. Today, the new frontier is digital. San Antonians are again moving the nation forward in technology, medicine, energy and other advanced industries, which conference planners can leverage to drive innovation in their organizations.
3 months ago
Visit San Antonio + Skift
San Antonio is re-positioning itself in the meetings industry as a 21st-century, highly connected, cosmopolitan city that champions global innovation and local urban dynamism, while embracing its pioneering past and iconic American spirit.
3 months ago
Visit Phoenix + Skift
With a flood of smart development, downtown Phoenix is positioning itself as a top-flight meeting destination with the ‘round-the-clock amenities, fresh infrastructure, and local flavor that today’s attendees demand.
3 months ago