Encore filed for IPO with a compelling growth story and some unresolved financial tensions to go with it.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Read online 📈 Encore Is Going Public Encore filed for IPO with a compelling growth story and some unresolved financial tensions to go with it.   Miguel Neves, Skift Meetings Editor-in-Chief May 21st, 2026 IN THIS EDITION Cvent’s 2026 top destinations and hotels revealed Insights from next-gen incentive travel winners Encore files for IPO Plus, Lisbon tops ICCA rankings, strategic production management, and private equity impacts the events industry Read on below.     WEBINAR Compliance, budgetary pressures, measuring engagement, and mastering AI all top of mind for medical meetings in 2026. Joining us are three experts offering diverse perspectives: Jody Brandes (Gilead Sciences) Pat Schaumann (Schaumann Consulting Group) Samantha Steinkeler (Meetings & Incentives Worldwide) REGISTER NOW         FEATURED STORIES Cvent’s 2026 Top Meeting Destinations and Hotels By Miguel Neves Planners sourcing on Cvent stuck to their guns on destination selection. On the hotel front, Cvent’s criteria shift now rewards hotels that bid the most, resulting in significant ranking shifts. GET THE STORY Five Key Insights From Next-Gen Incentive Travel Winners  By Barbara Scofidio New research sheds light on old assumptions about what actually motivates the different generations. GET THE STORY Encore Files for IPO — Hopes to Raise $500 Million By Andrea Doyle Encore is heading to Wall Street with a compelling growth story and some unresolved financial tensions investors will need to weigh carefully. GET THE STORY         New Report: What Meeting Innovation Looks Like in a More Cost-Conscious Market Louisville Tourism + Skift Meetings As many second-tier convention destinations grow, planner costs grow with them. A new guide explores how one city is taking a different approach, proving that pricing and experience don’t have to be at odds. GET THE FREE REPORT         EVENTS Skift Meetings Forum On September 22, Skift Meetings' flagship event will bring together event leaders for a deep-dive on how the business of events is reinventing itself. This game-changing gathering gives event professionals the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly shifting business and geopolitical landscape. GET YOUR SEAT         DON’T MISS THESE STORIES Lisbon Tops ICCA’s Association Meeting Rankings By Miguel Neves Lisbon's success story as a leisure destination is now also reflected in the latest ICCA association meeting rankings. View Article There's a New Way to Add Production to Your SMMP By Barbara Scofidio As strategic meetings management expands beyond hotel and air spend to take on things like AV and event production, there’s growing potential for increased savings. View Article Skift Meetings Forum Isn’t for Everyone. That’s the Point. By Kanchi Jain As meetings face more scrutiny, the value of peer-level conversation has become significantly higher. View Article Private Equity Has Discovered the Events Industry — Now What?  By Andrea Doyle Private equity firms see the fragmented events industry as ripe for consolidation. The challenge is turning relationship-driven companies into scalable financial assets without losing what makes them work. View Article         Skift Meetings Toolkit Great events are built on strategy, innovation, and the right resources. The Skift Meetings Toolkit is your go-to hub for best practices in managing meetings and events. EXPLORE THE TOOLKIT         Thanks for being a regular reader. We are switching to a new email platform. Why? This change will allow for better delivery, and more engaging newsletters. Please take a moment to add this new email address to your contacts to ensure you continue receiving your newsletters without interruption. During this transition, these emails might land in your promotions or spam folder. To ensure you don’t miss out, please move this newsletter to your primary inbox.       DEFINING THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Skift 35 W 31st St. New York, New York 10001, United States Terms of Service

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