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What does it take to make a business event stand out in a crowded calendar? Let's find out together!
At the next Skift Meetings virtual, taking place Wednesday, December 4th at 11:00am ET, you will hear directly from the planners who created some of the best business events of 2024. In our exclusive two-hour session, we'll explore six unique events, revealing the thought processes, attendee reactions, and key learnings that made them successful. Speakers include: Claus Raasted (College of Extraordinary Experiences, Author), Helen Bassett (Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal) and John T. Kelley (Consumer Technology Association).
What do eggs, Texas, and meeting costs have in common?
Let me explain.
Planners are juggling some surprising economic shifts, and ALHI CEO Michael Dominguez shared eight economic trends impacting the meetings world.
From rising food costs to the growing squeeze on meeting space, the challenges—and opportunities—are piling up.
There is some good news, too. Internal meetings are getting more love than ever and business travel budgets are creeping upward. Also, Texas is becoming a financial powerhouse.
But while demand for events remains strong, hotel labor costs are skyrocketing, making rate negotiations more challenging than ever. Dominguez warns that compression is here to stay—at least until 2027.
For planners, these trends aren't just numbers—they're reminders to rethink, adapt, and get creative under pressure.
What are you seeing in your world? Hit reply to share your stories or weigh in on these trends—I'd love to hear from you!
ALHI President & CEO Mike Dominguez breaks down economic and hotel industry trends – from compression to the price of eggs – as they relate to meetings.
Even with the possibility of Clarion Events being sold by its private equity owner Blackstone, the company is still bullish about its acquisitions. Its most recent is Eaton Hall Exhibitions.
With Gen Z officially surpassing Boomers in the workforce, new values are reshaping industries, including the events sector. According to the Freeman 2024 Event Organizer Trends Data. a workforce that spans five generations is driving change and innovation.
Created collaboratively with Business Events Sydney (BESydney) and International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)
For event organizers, securing the loyalty of the new generation of participants relies on distinguishing a meeting as something more — a program built to create meaningful change that will live on long after the closing session wraps up. That starts with where the program happens.
In this report, we examine what the increasing shift to a purpose-driven mindset means for designing and executing conventions, meetings, trade shows, and events.
Despite skepticism from critics, proponents argue convention centers are vital economic drivers that support local businesses, tourism, and hospitality industries.
Hyatt's Senior Vice President of Events, Steve Enselein, spoke with Skift Meetings about the most interesting takeaways from IMEX America. While "doing more with less" was a consistent theme, optimism for the future of meetings and events remains strong.
Get a front-row seat to uncover the best ideas, innovative strategies, and standout successes from this year's top business events. Join us for an exclusive virtual event designed for the discerning planner. We'll dive deep into six business events that pushed boundaries, sparked connections, and set new standards.
If your post-event surveys always result in generic responses, the first place to start is with the questions. Why not ask attendees how the event really made them feel?
With the transformation of events into experiences, planners say that independent hotels offer distinct advantages, such as flexibility, creativity and authenticity.
Fifteen minutes on a Thursday. That's all it took for Rebecca Carmody's life to change when she was laid off from her event marketing job. One year later, she's still looking for her next gig.
