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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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A Quick Guide to Entering the Skift Meetings Awards

In the meetings and events industry, excellence stands out. With the Skift Meetings Awards now accepting entries for the 2024 program, this is your chance to celebrate your achievements.

A Quick Guide to Entering the Skift Meetings Awards

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Associations Look to the Future

The future of association meetings was explored in the most apropos setting, the headquarters of ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, during Business Events Industry Week.  

Associations Look to the Future

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What’s New in Meetings and Incentive Travel in 2024

It's time to reevaluate the best destinations and properties for your events. Knowing what's new around the world is sure to give you plenty of new ideas.

What’s New in Meetings and Incentive Travel in 2024

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Destination Brief: Why Northern Ireland is the Next Must-Visit Incentive Destination

Rich in natural beauty, a proud and vibrant cultural heritage, warm hospitality with unique and luxurious accommodations and venues; Northern Ireland should be on your radar as the next must-visit incentive travel destination.

Destination Brief: Why Northern Ireland is the Next Must-Visit Incentive Destination

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Business Events Industry Week Showcases Collaboration

Washington, D.C. was buzzing with a wide array of gatherings focused on different sectors of the meetings and events industry during Business Events Industry Week.

Business Events Industry Week Showcases Collaboration

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Nicola Kastner Appointed CEO of Event Leaders Exchange

ELX, an invite-only community for global heads of events, gains new leadership as it looks to expand its member base.

Nicola Kastner Appointed CEO of Event Leaders Exchange

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Events Industry Council and Oak View Group to Partner on Sustainability

OVG plans to certify more than 60 convention venues to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards in a phased approach.

Events Industry Council and Oak View Group to Partner on Sustainability

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Visit Phoenix: Driving Economic Growth Through Storytelling

Explore how Visit Phoenix leverages meetings and events as powerful engines for economic growth and community engagement, redefining the impact of destination marketing beyond the confines of tourism.

Visit Phoenix: Driving Economic Growth Through Storytelling

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Hopin Acquired by Bending Spoons

Hopin's unicorn roller coaster ride comes to end, with Italian company Bending Spoons swooping in to pick up StreamYard and the two remaining product lines.

Hopin Acquired by Bending Spoons

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Incentive Travel Is Growing in India as a Performance Booster

If employees were given a choice between receiving a gift voucher or a "Well done!" from their bosses during an incentive trip, which do you think they'd pick?

Incentive Travel Is Growing in India as a Performance Booster