Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Vegas Bets on Conventions to Offset Tourism Decline 

 
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Tuesday September 09, 2025
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Miguel Neves
Miguel Neves
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Hotels

Waldorf Astoria New York Opens Its Meeting Space, But Can Companies Afford to Come?

As many companies tighten their business travel belts, are they still planning to bring incentive winners to the newly opened Waldorf?

- Barbara Scofidio
Destinations

Las Vegas Bets on Conventions to Offset Tourism Decline

Tourism losses are mounting in Las Vegas as leisure travelers pull back. Still, conventions and trade shows remain a reliable draw and with record events already booked, 2026 could be the city's strongest year yet for business events.

- Andrea Doyle
Technology

4 AI Use Cases Every Event Planner Should Master

Master four AI use cases for planners that boost efficiency, creativity, and attendee engagement. See how using AI to plan events can future-proof your strategy.

- Kanchi Jain
Careers

Why Career Coaching Is Booming for Planners

Dozens of new career coaches have emerged in the industry — some with hospitality backgrounds. Industry associations are also jumping in.

- Barbara Scofidio
Destinations

Vienna, One of the World's Most Liveable Cities, Breaks Meetings Record

When Vienna consistently ranks among the world's top three most liveable cities, it's no wonder the destination continues to outdo its own records for annual meetings. Here are a few of the factors contributing to the city's status as the world's top destination for international congresses.

- Meeting Destination Vienna + Skift Meetings
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"This $250 fee is an additional deterrent for them to visit the U.S. At some point, it becomes too hard to overcome what we are throwing in their way."

Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) in Las Vegas Bets on Conventions to Offset Tourism Decline

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Skift Meetings Forum returns on September 15, built for senior planners navigating higher expectations, tighter budgets, and an industry that is constantly evolving.

Join us for a full day of learning and connections and gain strategic takeaways, peer-tested frameworks, and new ways to prove your impact.

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The Island of Ireland: Where Meetings and Incentives Connect People and Place

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Every destination comes with a trade-off. You get the buzz of a big city, but lose the stillness of a remote retreat. You meet in state-of-the-art venues, but miss out on a destination's history and culture.

On the island of Ireland, that compromise disappears, allowing you to craft experiences that combine urban excitement with countryside charm.

Produced in partnership with Meet in Ireland.

Industry Calendar | September–October 2025

Skift Meetings Forum in New York, NY [September 15]

IMEX America in Las Vegas, NV [October 7–9]

• PCMA Convening EMEA in Rotterdam, The Netherlands [October 15 – 17]

Calendar of Industry Events
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Unlock the Power of AI for Your Events

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Join us on October 6 in Las Vegas at the [AI] Innovation Lab for an exclusive, interactive workshop designed specifically for planners ready to take their AI skills to the next level.

Whether you're just starting out or already experimenting with AI tools, this is your opportunity to explore the real-world potential of this game-changing technology.

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