Attendees Do the Math on U.S. Events

Geopolitical tensions and travel barriers are increasingly determining where global events are held.

Miguel Neves, Skift Meetings Editor-in-Chief

April 7th, 2026

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

Nth Degree Acquires INVNT as Private Equity Bets on Experiential Consolidation
The Event Industry’s Flexible Workforce is Under Scrutiny
Nearly 2,000 Mathematicians Threaten Boycott of Major U.S. Conference
10 New Ships Setting Sail in the Caribbean and Europe

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Nth Degree Acquires INVNT as Private Equity Bets on Experiential Consolidation

By Andrea Doyle

Global companies increasingly want event partners that can own the entire process, from storytelling and design to production and execution, and private equity is fueling the scale to make that happen.

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The Event Industry’s Flexible Workforce is Under Scrutiny

By Barbara Scofidio

Event agencies are becoming targets for misclassification of workers, and contractors who feel they should be classified as employees are pushing back.

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Nearly 2,000 Mathematicians Threaten Boycott of Major U.S. Conference

By Andrea Doyle

A boycott threat against one of the world’s most important scientific meetings underscores a broader challenge: geopolitical tensions and cross-border travel barriers are increasingly determining where global events can, and can’t, take place.

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10 New Ships Setting Sail in the Caribbean and Europe

By Barbara Scofidio

Among the latest ships making their debut this year are yachts from two new players, Orient Express and Four Seasons.

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