Industry News

The events industry is always evolving, and keeping up with the latest news is essential for staying competitive. Whether it’s new trends, product launches, fresh data insights, or updates on key players in the industry, Skift Meetings brings you the most relevant news to keep you informed.

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In this section, you’ll find:

Breaking news on the latest developments in the event world.
Industry reports and analysis to help you understand emerging trends.
Updates on key players, innovations, and big events shaping the market.
Interviews with industry leaders offering insights on the future of events.

From major industry milestones to shifts in event strategies, we bring you everything you need to stay ahead in this fast-paced field.

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The Biggest Challenge to the Recovery of Events in 2021

As 2020 comes to a close and different governments begin to roll out Covid vaccines, the event industry needs to double-down on health and safety — normally a paramount priority that event planners have down pat, but these days the subject of some debate.

Dylan Monorchio | 5 years ago

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Strong Event Tech Investment Despite Dip in Zoom Stock

The pandemic has decimated every segment of the event industry save event tech, in which it has fueled unprecedented growth due to the need for virtual and hybrid solutions. Despite a recent dip in Zoom stock, the trend shows no sign of abating.

Victoria Copans | 5 years ago

Canapii Virtual Event Platform and Event Management Software [Review]

Canapii is an end-to-end event management tool that includes a virtual event platform as well as a mobile app. It is built for and supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Here is our review.

Skift Meetings Studio Team + Skift Meetings | 5 years ago

Pathable Virtual and Hybrid Event Platform [Review]

Pathable’s Virtual and Hybrid Event Platform offers extensive features for a wide range of events. Because of its customizability, the Pathable team focuses on a consultative approach to ensure planners' needs are met. Here is our review.

Skift Meetings Studio Team + Skift Meetings | 5 years ago

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The Surreal, New Feel of In-Person Events

For the time being, one of the biggest challenges hosting in-person events is selling the value of the masked, socially distanced experience. Live events have changed. To shed some light on what these events are like, Kagwiria Kimathi shares her experience.

Kagwiria Kimathi | 5 years ago

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Nature-Forward Destinations Change the Game with ‘Open Air’ Meetings

As planners in many wintery destinations hunker down and return to virtual events as the safest way to engage their audience, those in warmer climates need to start thinking about outdoor venue options.

The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel + Skift Meetings | 6 years ago

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Bizzabo Co-Founder Outlines How $140 Million in New Funding Will Help the Tech Firm Push Into Hybrid Events

As news about vaccines gives new hope to ending this pandemic, event companies are honing in on the next phase for the industry: hybrid events. Event platform Bizzabo has now raised almost $138 million to fuel its continued growth in this sector.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

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How Event Planners Can Remain Competitive in a Changing Post-Covid Job Market

The event landscape keeps shifting as the pandemic continues to spread around the world. Eventprofs will need to adapt to a new job market as virtual and hybrid events become the norm for the foreseeable future.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

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Virtual Events Are Not the Enemy — Superspreader Events Are

The event industry is facing an existential crisis that may continue for several years. While many insiders bicker online about the value of face-to-face versus virtual, the task of going back to live events becomes more challenging. The culprit? Superspreader events.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Tambourine Meetings Amplifier [Review]

Meetings Amplifier by Tambourine is a 360-degree hotel digital marketing solution designed to increase meetings and group RFPs.

Skift Meetings Studio Team + Skift Meetings | 6 years ago