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View in browser Unsubscribe Tuesday January 13, 2026 Contracts & Duty of Care   Barbara Scofidio Editor Pexels / Polina Tanklievitch 6 Things Planners Need to Know About Gifting and Taxes Recipients are required to pay taxes on incentive merchandise, trips, and even gift cards — not just on cash bonuses.     Webinar       Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 The Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 report identified the transformative forces shaping our industry in the year ahead. Now, it's time to move beyond the page. In this exclusive Backstage Briefing webinar, we aren't just identifying trends; we are exploring why they matter, how they will play out in real-time, and the specific impact they will have on your bottom line. Register Now Industry News   Miguel Neves Editor-in-Chief Messe München Messe München Acquires U.S. Show Management Company Strong financial results have enabled the second largest German venue owner and event organizer to confidently expand in North America.     Trends Report       Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 The Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 report goes beyond surface-level trends. It equips you with the critical intelligence you need to turn today's disruption into tomorrow's advantage. Sponsored by Choose Chicago, Louisville Tourism and Visit Austin. Download now Destinations   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Visit Indy Indy Secures Luxury Upgrade with First-Ever Ritz-Carlton Indianapolis is getting its first Ritz-Carlton, adding a luxury option to the city's convention hotel options, part of a $3 billion investment in new tourism-related projects.   Events Skift Meetings Forum 2026 Skift Meetings' flagship event will bring together leaders in New York on September 22 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. Register Now Popular Content Event Management The Subtle Art of Getting the C-Suite to Your Event  It starts with a foundation of trust, layered with a mix of interesting people, exclusive experiences, and the promise of potential business. - Barbara Scofidio   News Convene Hospitality Group Acquires NeueHouse Brand and Premium Manhattan Location Convene's acquisition of the NeueHouse brand signals a broader repositioning from functional corporate meeting spaces toward culturally driven, hospitality-led venues. - Andrea Doyle   News Strata Acquires Wonderland Agency to Boost Experiential Offering Strata's latest acquisition adds a new layer of creative and experiential design to its growing portfolio.  - 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.