Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Events

Postponements, rerouted delegations, and operational disruptions are impacting business events across the Middle East ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

View in browser Unsubscribe Tuesday March 03, 2026 Hi there, Here's what's in store for you today: A new top 10 country ranking of exhibition markets illustrates why market size along no longer determines competitive strength. The fallout of the conflict in the Middle East is reverberating far beyond the region. How to Make Event Data Matter in the Boardroom   Miguel Neves Editor-in-Chief Unsplash / Thomas Lohmann Exhibition Industry Re-Evaluates Global Markets With Multidimensional Framework Germany's long history of trade shows just got beat by France, and India's crashing the party with less than 7 million square feet. Tradition and venue size alone won't cut it, and a new ranking framework shows why.   SKIFT IDEA AWARDS       Recognizing the most impactful and inspiring projects The 2026 Skift IDEA Awards are open for submissions, with five categories dedicated to meetings and events presented by Skift Meetings: hotels, venues & convention centers, destination marketing organizations, event technology, and cruise lines. Apply Now News   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Envato / photocreo Middle East Conflict Shakes Global Business Events As U.S.-Iran strikes escalate, business events across the Middle East are facing postponements, rerouted delegations, and operational disruption. The fallout of the conflict is reverberating far beyond the region. Events | September 22 (New York) Skift Meetings Forum 2026 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. More info Event Management   Miguel Neves Editor-in-Chief Unsplash / Jakub Żerdzicki How to Make Event Data Matter in the Boardroom Event teams don't lose budget because leaders hate events. They lose budget because "success" gets framed as vanity metrics that can't survive a CFO's follow-up question. News AI Entrepreneurs Acquire Core Climate Week Event The new owners of the largest climate-focused gathering in the U.S. — better known for AI, fintech, and health events — plan to reimagine the landmark event, part of Climate Week NYC. - Barbara Scofidio   News Mexico Unrest Continues to Ripple Through Events Industry Violence following the killing of a major cartel leader on February 22 disrupted flights and prompted shelter-in-place advisories in parts of Mexico. Repercussions are still being felt across the events industry. - Andrea Doyle   News Navan Boosts Events Functionality With AI-Focused BoomPop Integration Matching AI-powered sourcing, payment, and event management functionality with a powerful player in business travel and expense management is a shrewd move. BoomPop has scored a powerful partnership that no doubt will be good for business. - Miguel Neves   Profile Jordan Lacey: A Gen Z Innovator Creating Human-Centered Events Jordan Lacey embodies how Gen Z leaders are reshaping meetings for a more human-centered era, prioritizing empathy, inclusivity, and experience-driven design. - Andrea Doyle 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.

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Unsubscribe APRIL 28-29   Bangkok   The Leaders Defining Asia's Next Moves FIND OUT MORE Asia is setting the direction of global travel. Capital. Airlines. Platforms. AI. Destination strategy. The next decade is being decided here. On April 28-29 in Bangkok, Skift Asia Forum convenes the executives driving those decisions. Curated and moderated by Skift's editors and researchers, every session is grounded in reporting, data, and market intelligence - and delivered at executive depth. You'll join a room where 80% of attendees are director-level and above, focused on the strategies shaping growth across the region and globally. If Asia matters to your business, you need to be in this room.  APPLY TO ATTEND First Speakers Confirmed Laura Houldsworth Managing Director and Vice President, Asia Pacific Booking.com Alan Watts President, Asia Pacific Hilton Jihong He Chief Strategy Officer and H World Group Executive Chair H World International VIEW MORE SPEAKERS Last year, Laura Houldsworth joined Thailand's Deputy Governor of Tourism for a sharp, forward-looking discussion on how digital platforms, cultural shifts, and evolving traveler behavior are reshaping tourism across the region. It set the tone for the kind of insight Skift Asia Forum delivers: substantive, strategic, and globally relevant. Watch the session to see the level of perspective you can expect in Bangkok. WATCH NOW Defining the future of travel. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Whatsapp   |  Bluesky   |  Threads You received this because you have registered to a Skift event. 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.