Where is the line between protest, political expression, and sticking to the conference's code of conduct?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Read online 👮🏻‍♂️ Police Eject ADA Conference Attendees The incident raises questions about where to draw the line between protest, political expression, and the conference code of conduct.   Miguel Neves, Skift Meetings Editor-in-Chief June 9th, 2026 IN THIS EDITION Rio Las Vegas draws first blood in the battle over resort fees. Will others follow? Solutions for senior planners seeking upward mobility. Did the ADA go too far by ejecting attendees from its conference? Plus, the struggles of an Iran-based planner and reviving the industry’s event security coalition. Read on below.     FEATURED STORIES Rio Las Vegas Waives Resort Fees for Groups By Andrea Doyle As planners scrutinize every line item in event budgets, Rio Las Vegas is turning one of hospitality's most unpopular charges into a competitive advantage. The bigger question is whether other Vegas resorts will feel pressure to match it. GET THE STORY Meeting Planning’s Executive Ceiling Problem By Barbara Scofidio Senior planners often say they feel trapped in their roles, with no upward mobility. The good news is that there is opportunity beyond the meeting department. GET THE STORY Police Eject Attendees From Diabetes Conference — Did the Association Go Too Far? By Andrea Doyle As meetings become increasingly vulnerable to political tensions and activism, planners are forced to decide where to draw the line between free expression and disruption. GET THE STORY         Does Your Meeting Need Help With Networking? Louisville Tourism + Skift Meetings Attendees are tired of forced fun. Learn how one destination has turned its entire downtown into an experience-rich environment that creates more meaningful connections. GET THE STORY         WEBINAR AI is everywhere in event tech right now. This webinar gives you a grounded, practical read on where AI is genuinely changing how events get planned and run — and where it isn't. Joining use to share their insights are: Tess Vismale, CMP Fellow, DES, Co-Founder, Event Tech Atlas and Co-Host, The Event Tech Pull Up Podcast Doug Muller, VP, Technology & Innovation, George P. Johnson Vanessa Lovatt, Founder, Event Tech World REGISTER NOW         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