Destinations

Choosing the right destination can make or break your event. The perfect venue isn’t just about location but also about creating the right atmosphere, securing the best deal, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.

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At Skift Meetings, we bring you expert insights on how to:

Partner effectively with venues to get the best service and support.
Discover the most innovative hotels and event spaces worldwide.
Enhance attendee experience with the right destination strategy.

From luxury hotels to unconventional venues, we showcase exceptional options for your event – whether it’s a corporate retreat, conference, or large-scale industry gathering.

Explore top event destinations and get insider tips on how to get the most out of each unique setting.

Destinations

Micro-Experiences Give Corporate Events Unique Appeal

With consensus growing that hybrid formats will become the go-to option for events, planners face the challenge of making the in-person experience worth the added expense and risk. The solution: micro-experiences.

Visit Florida + Skift Meetings | 5 years ago

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Smaller Destinations Make the Perfect Backdrop for Hybrid Events

Covid restrictions on crowds mean lower attendance numbers, but these necessities can lead to new possibilities for smaller destinations and venues. Small-scale options often offer more character in the form of an interesting event narrative.

Visit Florida + Skift Meetings | 5 years ago

Destinations

How Independent Hoteliers Can Win More Meetings and Events

The economic impact of pandemic is exposing weaknesses within the hospitality industry’s meetings and events lines of business, but independent hoteliers have an opportunity to position themselves to thrive as events return.

Tambourine + Skift Meetings | 6 years ago

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Why Destination Partners Are Crucial for the Return to Live Events

Event planners have more to worry about than ever, but destinations can be an essential ally in the safe path to recovery: Their connection to the local community can translate to added layers of convenience, safety, and reliability.

Visit KC + Skift Meetings | 6 years ago

Destinations

How Event Destinations Are Adapting to a Virtual Market

Event planners have arguably never faced more barriers than they do now. If destination marketers want to pitch their destinations successfully, they need to take into account that nearly all events are online now.

Angela Tupper | 6 years ago

Destinations

The Top 25 San Francisco Venues for Events in 2020

Discover the top 25 San Francisco venues for events in 2020. Consider the best options for corporate events, private parties, music venues, and more.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 7 years ago

Destinations

Your Guide to the Perfect Event Space

Cvent + Skift Meetings | 7 years ago

Destinations

8 Benefits of Working with a CVB/DMO

Québec City Business Destination + Skift Meetings | 7 years ago

Destinations

New (Free) Report Unveils Venues' Lack of Transparency

We are pleased to share the most comprehensive look at innovative venues to date, featuring a review of 400 venues and the 22 most impactful innovations in sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity, and experience design.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 7 years ago

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Québec City Convention Centre [Venue Review]

The Québec City Convention Centre is expanding on traditional, formulaic event spaces by working with event planners in innovative ways and specializing in new event formats. Here’s our review of the space:

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 7 years ago