Recognizing Innovation in the Meetings & Events Industry

Not sure which IDEA Award categories to apply for? We can guide you in the right direction based on your industry.

The Skift IDEA Awards highlight the most creative, sustainable, and tech-driven advancements in meetings and events. If your company has launched an unforgettable event experience, brought a market leading venue to the market, revolutionized event tech, or introduced an innovative attendee engagement strategy, we want to hear about it.   Here are some categories you might be interested in:   🏨 HOTELS: Hotels that offer comprehensive and industry leading services to facilitate meetings and events.   🎤 CONVENTION CENTERS & OTHER VENUES: Spaces that consistently demonstrate excellence in providing facilities and services for business events.   🗺️ DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS: Organizations providing services to encourage and facilitate meetings and events at their destinations.   💻 EVENT TECHNOLOGY: Innovative technological solutions that are guiding the meetings and events industry forward.   👥 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY: Projects that lead to social change or benefit communities.   ⭐️ RISING STAR: Recognizing individuals whose career within the industry is on an upward trajectory.   View all categories here   Prices will increase May 8, so lock in your submission ASAP to secure the lowest price. You can continue to edit your submission up until the final deadline in June. LEARN MORE APPLY NOW Please send any questions to awards@skift.com.   We look forward to receiving your entries.   Sincerely,   Adam & The Skift Awards Team Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA, (516) 399-0304 Manage preferences

The Travel Industry’s Premier Event Returns

Skift Global Forum is back for the 12th year in NYC on September 16-18.

The Travel Industry's Premier Annual Event is Back   Skift Global Forum returns to New York City on September 16-18 for the 12th year, bringing together the industry's brightest minds to shape the future of travel.   This is your opportunity to connect with the most innovative leaders, gain unparalleled insights, and explore the latest trends driving travel forward. MORE INFORMATION Network on an International Level   Meet and connect with top travel industry professionals with our new and improved event app. A Catalyst for Creativity   Discover the trends, strategies, and breakthroughs that will empower you to lead the charge in your field. Unmatched Industry Insights   Hear from the most influential leaders shaping the future of travel with thought-provoking discussions. "This is a world-class event and it showed. The production, networking, communication, app and catering were all top-notch." - Skift Global Forum Attendee Top executives from Highgate, Carnival Corporation, Google, Visa, The Royal Company, Forbes, and more have already secured their spots. Will you be joining them?   But don't wait - Get the super early bird price of $2,295 (Solo) and $2,095 (Group) when you register before April 9. Full-price tickets are $3,695 (Solo) and $3,245 (Group). This is the lowest price we will ever offer. LOCK IN MY SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICE Speakers From Last Year's Skift Global Forum: Ariane Gorin CEO Expedia Group Brian Chesky Co-Founder & CEO Airbnb Joanna Geraghty CEO JetBlue See you in New York City,   The Skift Team   If you have further questions or want to explore a sponsorship, email us at events@skift.com or visit the FAQ page. Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA, (516) 399-0304 Manage preferences

The Stand-Up (April 3, 2025)

Anxiety Impacts Incentive Travel, Celebrating GMID Amid Uncertainty, SKO Best Practices, Sundance Festival Moving to Boulder, CO,

View in browser Unsubscribe Thursday April 03, 2025 Top Stories | Curated by   Miguel Neves Editor-in-Chief Curated by Incentive Travel Anxiety About International Travel Has Companies Rethinking Incentive Trips With more U.S. travelers expressing concern about their safety traveling internationally, incentive travel is already feeling some repercussions. - Barbara Scofidio   Industry News Global Meetings Industry Day Spotlights Sector's Economic Power Amid Uncertainty Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 3, 2025, is a rallying cry for the $1.6 trillion business events sector as it navigates economic and political headwinds. This contribution to business, job creation, and global connectivity has never been more critical. - Andrea Doyle   Logistics & Operations 5 Best Practices for Successful Sales Kickoff Meetings The sales kickoff is a huge opportunity to pump up the sales force — and unquestionably a company's most important meeting of the year. - Barbara Scofidio   Industry News Sundance Film Festival to Leave Park City After 40 Years, Moving to Boulder in 2027 While Sundance organizers cite logistics and venue capacity as key reasons for the move, the timing, coinciding with Utah's new flag restrictions, raises questions about whether politics played a role. - Andrea Doyle   Logistics & Operations What is a Site Selection Company? Many event planning companies offer site selection among their suite of services, but some companies specialize in finding the right venue for your meeting or incentive trip — at no cost to you. - Barbara Scofidio   Backstage Briefing       How Geopolitical Uncertainty is Shaping Business Events Tariffs. Government Meeting Cancellations. Removal of DEI-related Content. Potential Travel Bans. Complex Contracting. Geopolitical uncertainty has sparked a wave of challenges for meeting professionals. In this session we address these issues head on and look for solutions together. Join Kevin Hinton, managing director, group travel at U.S. Travel Association and Nicola Kastner, CEO at Event Leaders Exchange as we discuss this crucial topic on Thursday, April 10 at 1 PM EDT. Register Now → "Although it is increasingly challenging to sift through the noise, we are not currently experiencing an immediate impact." - Stephanie Grey, partner and SVP, sales and strategy, Unbridled, in Anxiety About International Travel Has Companies Rethinking Incentive Trips Editor's Picks • 20 (Much-Needed) Tips for Making Panels Work • 6 Tips to Make Registration a Breeze • Event Companies Doubling Down on DEI • WorldPride 2025 a Go Despite Sponsorship Losses and Travel Challenges Get More on Skift Meetings Industry Calendar | March 2025 • The Business of Events in Singapore | April 13–15 • The Meetings Show Asia Pacific in Singapore | April 16–17 • UFI MEA in Cairo, Egypt | April 28–30 Explore Our Full Calendar of 2025 Industry Events   Skift IDEA Awards       Skift IDEA Awards represents the travel industry's most coveted achievement for excellence in design, creativity, and innovation.   There are four categories dedicated to meetings and events: Hotels Convention Centers and Other Venues Destination Marketing Organizations Event Technology Enter Now Elsewhere in the News • U.S.-Canada-Mexico Joint World Cup Goes From Unity to Acrimony Thanks to Tariffs and '51st State' Talk (AP) • MGM Expands Marriott Loyalty Perks as Partnership Outperforms Expectations (Hotel Dive) • Trump's New Tariffs and the Potential Hit to Travel (Skift) • Austin Advances Plan for Tourism District That Could Generate $30M (Austin Business Journal) Defining the future of events. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Instagram   |  YouTube You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | Skift Meetings Stand-Up from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.