The Harsh Reality of Force Majeure

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View in browser Unsubscribe Thursday March 19, 2026 Greetings! Here's a quick overview of what you can find in this newsletter: • Ladakh, a remote region of North India, made it onto the incentive map • Profile: Karen Heslin - Never stop asking questions • Your contract's force majeure clause may be narrower than you think • How Posadas' Fiesta Americana Travelty helps planners meet ESG goals Destinations   Barbara Scofidio Editor Creative Travel 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. Events | September 22 (New York) 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. More info Profiles | Women Leaders in Meetings   Barbara Scofidio Editor 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.   SKIFT IDEA AWARDS       Recognizing the most impactful and inspiring projects You can win Skift IDEA Awards in five meetings and events categories: hotels, venues & convention centers, destination marketing organizations, event technology, and cruise lines. Lock in the lowest price today and submit your entry by July 1. PURCHASE YOUR ENTRY Event Management   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Envato / DragonImages 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. Destinations Posadas ESG Is Becoming Core to Event Planning Together With   Fiesta Americana Corporate sustainability goals are changing how companies plan events, with a greater focus on measurable impact. Over half of planners rank sustainability as a top priority ESG metrics now influence venue design and operations Posadas is positioning Fiesta Americana Travelty to help planners meet ESG goals Further Reading News Informa's Redesigned Gaming Festival Loses a Third of Attendees Game developers voted with their feet against Informa's festivalization push. It appears the experience this community is looking for is not the one organizers sold. - Miguel Neves   News After a Year of Big Buys, Emerald is Exploring a Sale After a 2025 spree of acquisitions targeting high-growth markets, Emerald is now attracting buyers of its own. - Andrea Doyle   Event Marketing How a Community-Focused Music Festival Is Rethinking Ticket Sales This independently-owned festival promises to do things differently, and its supportive community is coming along for the ride. - Miguel Neves   News Crypto Conferences Pull Out of Dubai as Iran War Intensifies   Crypto traders are used to financial volatility, but the war in Iran has introduced a different kind of instability. It is disrupting the events ecosystem that the city spent years building. - 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.