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Chicago Bets on Hotel Tax to Stay Competitive

 
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Destinations

Cincinnati Invests $800 Million to Overhaul Convention District and Attract Larger Events

Cincinnati is making an $800 million bet that a fully modernized convention center, a new headquarters hotel, and two-acre public plaza will help the city leapfrog into the top tier of U.S. meetings destinations.

 
- Andrea Doyle
Industry News

Chicago Bets on Hotel Tax to Stay Competitive

In a city where hotel taxes are among the highest in the nation, Chicago's tourism leaders say a 1.5% surcharge is the only way to stay in the game.

 
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Event Technology

7 Ways Next-Gen Attendees are Reshaping Event Tech

Planners need to rethink how they use technology in every aspect of their meetings, or they risk losing the attention of the biggest percentage of their attendees — Millennials and Gen Zers.

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Contracts & Duty of Care

Time for Plan B: Five Situations Where You'll Need a Backup Plan

Flight delays. Unexpected weather. Renovation snags. The list of things that can go wrong at a meeting is a long and winding one.

 
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Introducing Keynote Listeners: Elevating Voices and Ideas at Skift Meetings Forum

See how Keynote Listeners at Skift Meetings Forum 2025 elevate ideas and shape the industry. Reserve your spot now.

 
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Destinations

Montréal Attracts Top Meetings With Worldly Charm and Local Warmth

Montréal is poised to maintain its position as a top destination for international conferences as the city leverages its support services to ease travel concerns, while welcoming visitors to enjoy its unique French culture like a local.

 
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"For several years, we have heard from meeting planners who were offered cash incentives to bring citywides to certain destinations. We didn't have a budget for this."

 

Michael Jacobson, president of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association in Chicago Bets on Hotel Tax to Stay Competitive 

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