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According to Future Partners' latest survey of 400 planners, the mix of rising costs, unpredictable booking trends, and politics creeping into destination choices is potent.
In addition, safety concerns are climbing, hotel negotiations remain tricky, and event tech expenses are spiraling.
As if that weren't enough, shrinking booking windows and unpredictable attendee behavior are keeping even seasoned pros on their toes.
Generational divides in work models are also shaping the industry. Millennials are more likely to clock in at the office, while Gen Xers favor remote flexibility.
Meanwhile, AI is officially part of the toolkit, with most planners using tools like ChatGPT for inspiration, summaries, and destination insights. This is a far cry from last year when these tools were still a novelty.
But it's not all hurdles and headaches—planners are cautiously optimistic about improving service quality and staffing levels in the coming year.
There's even hope that the tough stance hotels have taken on contracts might ease up a bit.
As planners adapt to these shifts, we're curious: what trends or challenges are shaping your events?
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Concerns linger about destination safety, rising costs, audiovisual/tech expenses, and hotel contract inflexibility, according to Future Partners State of the Meetings & Convention Industry research.
Self-taught from TikTok and YouTube videos, Invesco's Elyse Dawson challenges herself every day to come up with routine tasks that could be simplified using AI.
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.
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.
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?
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).
