Articles tagged “events industry”

The organizers of FIFA World Cup and Sail4th, both scheduled for next July, shared with the audience at this week’s Skift Meetings Forum how they operate under pressure.  

Behind every unforgettable event is a meeting planner making magic happen. If you're organized, calm under pressure, and love bringing people together, this career could be your perfect fit. Learn about the key skills, certifications, salary expectations, and steps to start your journey in event planning.

The online job search sites can help — but introductions from LinkedIn go a lot further. It’s all about networking.

At a time when some companies are scrubbing DEI from their websites and annual reports, others in the meetings industry are speaking out about the importance of diversity.

Pop-up events might have started out as a trend but they’ve become an integral part of the marketing mix.

When it comes to making meetings accessible, the only way to ensure that you have covered all your bases is to know that you have asked all the right questions.

While fitted suits were de rigueur in Mad Men, the only jackets you’ll see at most meetings today are of the outdoors variety. What exactly are today’s meeting dress codes?

Cannabis activations, especially THC:CBD (1:1) beverages, are becoming popular at social gatherings, and even weddings. How can you safely include them at business events?

If the decision has been made to include children at your meeting, it's up to you to keep them safe – and to protect your company from liability.

For many planners, the key to managing the demands of their jobs is drawing a hard line between work and their personal lives. It’s not always easy.