Visit Brussels Facing 64% Funding Cut

Local government is poised to gut the organization that helps make it one of the world's most popular meetings destinations.

View in browser Unsubscribe Saturday March 28, 2026 Greetings! Don't miss Tuesday's LinkedIn Live session on How the Iran War Is Impacting Global Events. Here's a quick overview of the stories in this newsletter: • World Economic Forum Postpones Saudi Meeting • Freeman Launches 3D Visualization Platform • 10 Ways to Use Music to Set the Mood • Brussels Tourism Agency Facing 64% Funding Cut • ICYMI: The Link Between Meeting ROI and a Say-Yes Approach LinkedIn Live | March 31 @ 11 AM (ET) How the Iran War Is Impacting Global Events Learn how the Iran war is forcing planners to make impossible decisions about Middle East events, while impacting the business of events globally. Joining us are Nicola Kastner, CEO of Event Leaders Exchange (ELX), and Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General of UITP. Don't Miss It!   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Envato / Pressmaster World Economic Forum Postpones Saudi Meeting As the war involving Iran drags on, the Middle East's event calendar is being reshuffled, and a key World Economic Forum gathering on global collaboration is the latest postponement.   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Freeman Freeman Launches 3D Visualization Platform Freeman's new in-house platform turns convention center floor plans into navigable 3D environments — and has the potential to change how planners visualize, sell, and build events before a single booth goes up.   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   Miguel Neves Editor-in-Chief Unsplash / flickch Brussels Tourism Agency Facing 64% Funding Cut Local government is poised to gut the organization that helps make it one of the world's top meetings destinations. Now staff are scrambling for ways to claw back funding.   Barbara Scofidio Editor Pexels / Jibararfoto 10 Ways to Use Music to Set the Mood The right tunes will have people tapping their feet at their seats, while the wrong ones can completely destroy the vibe.  M&I 15 ICYMI: The Link Between Meeting ROI and a Say-Yes Approach Together With   M-Plus Global Events Learn why the CEO of one of the influential agencies on Skift Meetings' M&I15 rankings empowers his entire team to make every client and attendee request a reality. Further Reading • Convene Hospitality Group Raises $230 Million for Expansion • Iran War Costs Planner $1.5 Million • Airfare Hikes Are Another Blow to Strained Meeting Budgets 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.