Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman paid a reported $1.8 billion for Hyve  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Read online 💸 Arms Race for Trade Show Companies Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman paid a reported $1.8 billion for Hyve, roughly three times its 2023 acquisition price. The deal follows last month's announcement of the acquisition and merger of Emerald and Questex by Apollo for $1.5 billion.   Miguel Neves, Skift Meetings Editor-in-Chief June 4th, 2026 IN THIS EDITION The potential impact of Caesars and MGM going private. What can planners do to be prepared for extreme heat? Two U.S. political commentators schedule to speak at SXSW London denied entry to the UK. Private equity makes another major investment in a trade show company. Read on below.     FEATURED STORIES What Caesars and MGM Takeover Bids Could Mean for Planners   By Andrea Doyle If both deals close, Caesars and MGM, two of the largest owners of meeting and event space in Las Vegas would move into private hands, potentially reshaping investment priorities, expansion plans, and how major events are negotiated and managed. GET THE STORY Europe’s Extreme Heat Creates Challenges for Events By Barbara Scofidio The end of May shattered temperature records across Europe — and it’s not even summer yet. What can planners do to be prepared? GET THE STORY SXSW London Panelists Blocked from Entering UK, Blame Israel Stance By Miguel Neves The UK's electronic travel authorization has become a speaker vetting tool — and SXSW London just found out the hard way. Event organizers booking outspoken political voices for UK stages now have a new line item in their risk checklist. GET THE STORY Hyve Acquired for a Reported $1.8 Billion By Andrea Doyle Back-to-back deals involving Hyve and Emerald-Questex reflect private equity’s continued confidence in business events. GET THE STORY         More Than Marketing: Why a DMO Is Moving Into Event Ownership Visit Atlantic City + Skift Meetings Visit Atlantic City is taking the reins of some of the destination’s biggest consumer-facing experiences — and in the process, gaining a deeper understanding of how to be a better partner for event planners. GET THE STORY         RECOGNITION The Skift IDEA Awards features five meetings and events categories: hotels, venues & convention centers, destination marketing organizations, event technology, and cruise lines. Submit your entry by July 1. SECURE YOUR ENTRY         Skift Meetings Toolkit Great events are built on strategy, innovation, and the right resources. The Skift Meetings Toolkit is your go-to hub for best practices in managing meetings and events. EXPLORE THE TOOLKIT         Thanks for being a regular reader. We are switching to a new email platform. Why? This change will allow for better delivery, and more engaging newsletters. Please take a moment to add this new email address to your contacts to ensure you continue receiving your newsletters without interruption. During this transition, these emails might land in your promotions or spam folder. To ensure you don’t miss out, please move this newsletter to your primary inbox.       DEFINING THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Skift 35 W 31st St. New York, New York 10001, United States Terms of Service