Friday, March 20, 2026

Informa Postpones Mega Saudi Tech Show

 
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Saturday March 21, 2026

Greetings!

Here's a quick overview of the main stories in this newsletter:

• Saudi mega tech show LEAP has postponed to a new late August date
• Discover 10 fresh U.S. hotel options for corporate retreats
• FCM Meetings & Events has acquires UK-based Fresh Group
• ICYMI: 'A City Built for Discovery'

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Barbara
Barbara Scofidio
Editor
Trailborn Jackson Hole
An Antler Room. A private observatory. Personal golf carts. Alpine-inspired dining. These hotels cater to the tastes of an exclusive clientele seeking privacy and comfort without forfeiting luxury.
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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.

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Andrea Doyle
Andrea Doyle
Executive Editor
LEAP 2025
Informa
Informa had a soft hold on hundreds of thousands of square feet of exhibition space as tensions escalated in the Middle East. Now that it has postponed one of the world's largest tech gatherings and is using that space in August, it has to deal with the logistical fallout.
News
Andrea Doyle
Andrea Doyle
Executive Editor
Envato
FCM Meetings & Events is adding creative and production capabilities in hopes of becoming a one-stop shop for all its clients' needs.
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Destinations
Together With
Louisville Tourism
What the world's only walkable spirits district, the opening of one of the most accessible museums anywhere, and a $460 million exhibition expansion mean for your attendees — and your budget.
Further Reading
Destinations

How a Remote Region of India Made It Onto the Incentive Map

With its location in a high-altitude cold desert, where most hotels just added heat 10 years ago, Ladakh was an unlikely choice for an incentive group.

- Barbara Scofidio
News

War, Contracts, and the New Reality of Force Majeure

As geopolitical instability disrupts travel and event planning in the Middle East, planners are rediscovering a hard truth: the fine print in their contracts matters. Many are finding force majeure protections are narrower than expected.

- Andrea Doyle
Women Leaders in Meetings

Karen Heslin: Never Stop Asking Questions

Her intuitiveness and willingness to learn have helped Karen Heslin at each stage in her career — especially in her transition from planning to procurement.

- Barbara Scofidio
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