When bourbon maker Old Forester started offering alcohol-free mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby, it became clear that non-alcoholic beverages had become a thing. And to many event planners, the companies they work for, as well as attendees, that is a good thing. There are plenty … | Continue reading
AI-powered interpretation platform Wordly released a new report on corporate usage of multilingual interpretation for events. Over 200 U.S and UK-based corporate planners responded to the survey, all working for companies with over 500 staff in either marketing or sales roles. Ac … | Continue reading
The circular economy has been called the new paradigm in sustainability. According to Alexandre Lemille, managing director of Anthesis Group, a sustainability services company, the term circular refers to products that do not produce future waste or pollution either directly or i … | Continue reading
This episode of the Event Manager Podcast, by Skift Meetings, titled Winning on Support, features Jon Kazarian and focuses on the topic of taking the stress out of working with event technology. Kazarian is the Founder and CEO of Accelevents, a leading virtual & hybrid events pla … | Continue reading
All one has to do is stroll the aisles of MJBizCon, a top U.S. cannabis trade show, to understand the depth of the business opportunity the cannabis industry provides. More than 1,200 exhibiting companies and 27,000 attendees gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center in October … | Continue reading
Event technology company Meeting Play + Aventri announced today the acquisition of event registration company Eventcore. The announcement follows the $75 million private equity investment from Sunstone Partners in MeetingPlay in June 2021, and the merger of MeetingPlay and Aventr … | Continue reading
Photo credit: China National Convention Center, Phase 2 (CNCC-II) Lunch Hall Event industry trade shows such as IMEX in Frankfurt present a unique opportunity to showcase new venue openings. Politicians and policymakers are keen to discuss their visions for attracting delegates t … | Continue reading
Affordable event destinations like Baltimore are investing in redevelopment so planners can deliver unforgettable experiences with low costs. | Continue reading
Some Las Vegas wedding chapels have received cease-and-desist letters instructing them to make sure Elvis has left the building. Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the company that controls the rights to Elvis Presley’s name and image, is demanding that chapels stop using Presley’s na … | Continue reading
What do you do if your speaker goes off the rails? Let’s say the speaker goes off script and says things that don’t align with your company? What questions do you ask of the speaker to prevent this from happening? The speaker was very famous. Not Hollywood famous, but well-known … | Continue reading
This special podcast episode was recorded on site at IMEX in Frankfurt 2022. It features testimonials from a diverse group of 21 event industry professionals who share their core reasons for being at the 18th edition of the trade show, the first since the start of the Covid pande … | Continue reading
IMEX in Frankfurt is back after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic. Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covi … | Continue reading
While the pandemic wreaked havoc on the event industry, companies that provide childcare at meetings are among those who suffered the most from the lack of live events. Those still in business say that demand is booming again, but staffing shortages and soaring costs on everythin … | Continue reading
Event planners who are feeling overwhelmed with their current workloads might look at event tech as an added challenge they simply don’t have time for right now. It’s an understandable outlook given all the emphasis lately on live streaming tools — and even futuristic visions of … | Continue reading
As the business events community gathers in Germany for the 20th anniversary of IMEX Frankfurt, not only is there a focus on reconnecting after being away for two years but on sustainability as well. IMEX asked all in attendance to take its People and Planet Pledge, consisting of … | Continue reading
IMEX Frankfurt, the annual meeting and incentive travel exhibition event, is back after being canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. On hand at IMEX Frankfurt, gathered at Messe Frankfurt, are exhibitors representing over 100 countries and over 2,800 registered buye … | Continue reading
“Disability is not a monolith – someone who has experience with one will not necessarily have it with others,” said Samantha Evans, certification manager for the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. “There are many types of disabilities outside of the physic … | Continue reading
Drones are taking the event industry to new heights, especially as environmental concerns related to fireworks increase. According to Atmospheric Environment’s journal, fireworks release high levels of pollution into the air, and as a result, many global cities are replacing conv … | Continue reading
The second edition of the Leveraging Intellectual Capital report was released this week by convention industry consulting firm, GainingEdge. This annual report ranks convention destinations on the number of intellectual leaders that are part of governing bodies of international a … | Continue reading
Tony is currently the CEO of meetyoo conferencing GmbH, which he founded in 1999. He first studied business administration Frankfurt/Main and during this time went on to found his first IT company. Having founded meetyou in 1999, he also managed its sister company MVC Mobile Vid … | Continue reading
All relevant deals are listed below in chronological order with the latest on top. For details on financing terms, refer to our Skift Financing Cheat Sheet JUNO Raises $10M in Series A Funding May 26, 2022 JUNO, a platform for digital engagement activities, has secured $10 millio … | Continue reading
Covid pushed society a decade ahead in terms of digitization, and many technologies are here to stay in the events and trade show industries, said Corbin Ball, a meetings technology expert, and owner of Corbin Ball & Co. However, even now that in-person events are back, health an … | Continue reading
Experience design intentionally maps events to align with attendee personas, needs, and preferences. An aspect of this process is diversity, equity, and inclusion, otherwise known as DEI. Event professionals often think DEI relates only to doing something different. However, Roy … | Continue reading
“How do you effectively connect online attendees and bring them back into your event?” asked Sean Perkins, Vice President, Marketing, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), producer of CES, during Skift Meetings’ recent Event Tech Innovation Summit. The integration of offline and … | Continue reading
If the last few years have taught us anything, it is the power of community. And trade show organizer, Emerald, was listening and in May introduced its new accelerator division, Emerald Xcelerator. Now, it’s looking to expand into three fast-growing industries. “We believe in th … | Continue reading
The events industry joined together last year in a commitment to fight climate change as part of a Net Zero Carbon Events pledge signed at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, in Glasgow. Six months later, a report by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Cvent in … | Continue reading
Returning to face-to-face meetings after two years of canceled conferences and way too many Zoom calls? Getting back to normal, or at least moving ahead with the new normal, may be a relief, but the world of meetings and events is far from business as usual. Here are a few ways t … | Continue reading
In this extensive guide to trade show booths, we provide ten creative examples in each of the following categories: 1 Trade show booth ideas for small budgets 2. Trade show booth ideas that attract visitors 3. Creative trade show booth ideas 4. Trade show booth ideas: 10×10 5. … | Continue reading
Leanne, who is based in Brisbane Australia, is an international consultant, facilitator, advisor and speaker who believes in creating unpredictable workshop experiences that predictably work! She is also the host of two podcasts; First Time Facilitator and Leanne Hughes’ Work and … | Continue reading
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There’s no doubt that the pandemic has changed the way we all look at our work lives. Professionals in all industries are returning with the conviction that their time is valuable. Upon her return, Liz Lathan, CMP, CMO, and Cofounder of Haute Companies, realized she had some real … | Continue reading
Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. This segment has only come back 20 percent since its decline during the pandemic – one reason officials were happy … | Continue reading
“The pandemic has merged all boundaries of work and personal lives, in many cases permanently. And technology and life have adjusted to address this new reality of ours,” Rafat Ali, founder of Skift said about The Great Merging. This was the focus of Skift’s Future of Lodging For … | Continue reading
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that concluded in Dubai on May 12 is testament to the fact that live events are irreplaceable and no virtual extravaganza can replace the human element of in-person events. During the course of the four days (from May 9-12), the event witnessed par … | Continue reading
In a recent podcast featuring Stephanie Cheung, director of strategy & insights at MarketID, Cheung said she believes “events are the business of inspiration.” But to create inspiring events, planners need to feel inspired themselves. Inspiration can, at times, feel in short supp … | Continue reading
Fiona is a marketing executive with over 25 years experience leading teams globally, helping to develop integrated marketing experiences. After over 19 years with GPJ, Bruder was promoted in 2021 to the role of President – Americas. During her time with the company she has manage … | Continue reading
When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism, he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as … | Continue reading
ON24 attributes its negative revenues in the first quarter of 2022 to client budget rationalizations, the high cost of energy, and the dampening effect of the Ukraine crisis on EMEA markets. However, CEO and founder Sharat Sharan and chief financial officer Steven Vattuone believ … | Continue reading
The world as we knew it came to a standstill during the height of the Covid pandemic. Corporate offices closed, forcing many employees to work from home. This trend is called The Great Merging as lines have been blurred between one’s personal and professional lives. In most cases … | Continue reading