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The rising cost of meetings is prompting planners to reconsider where they hold them. Lower hotel rates and reduced service fees in smaller cities are shifting the conversation away from traditional tier-one destinations.

Associations are treating their event strategy like a Netflix series instead of a Hollywood blockbuster, but success isn't guaranteed.

These new and newly renovated resorts, featured in our just-released What’s New in Meetings and Incentive Travel 2025 report, were chosen for their ability to accommodate everything from large meetings to high-end incentive trips.

Did you know this year’s Skift IDEA Awards will celebrate the Meetings & Events Industry across four categories? Here’s your step-by-step guide to make sure your submissions stand out from the crowd.

It’s just as important to address accessibility at virtual events as it is at live ones.

Despite months of outreach, planners are preparing for a disruptive Real ID rollout, anticipating missed flights and logistical headaches.

Informa’s $1.6 billion acquisition of Ascential was all about Cannes Lions and Money20/20. While the events drive significant revenues, Informa values the brands alone at more than half a billion dollars.

As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation escalates in the U.S, events serving these communities are shifting away from in-person conferences. Some feel more cancellations are to come.

Meetings can be a stressful setting for people with anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, and other challenges. Here are ways to help these attendees get the most out of your meeting.

These gadgets will make your travel to your meeting easier, and ensure that once you are on site, you’re ready for whatever comes up.

Planning ahead is the key to meeting attendees’ special dietary requirements, especially for kosher and halal meals.

The direct sales industry has come a long way from the early days of Mary Kay’s pink Cadillacs. Today’s incentive programs are family-friendly, geared toward Millennials and Gen Zers, and compete directly with retail.