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A major shake-up in the global meetings and exhibitions industry is underway as Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa launch Informa International.

Chronic exhaustion. Nagging anxiety. Difficulty concentrating. If these sound familiar, you could be in the early stages of burnout.

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?

Color is so much more than just one element of your decor. Here’s how to use it strategically to reflect an event’s theme or message.

The Trump administration’s new tariffs and government travel restrictions are dealing a blow to cross-border business events. With U.S. delegate attendance declining and high-profile cancellations like Canada House at SXSW, the industry faces mounting challenges.

It’s true that sneakers are quickly replacing traditional footwear at business events. But not all sneakers are created equal.

As more meeting organizers use AI to analyze facial expressions, attendees voice ethical concerns. 

A growing wave of meeting cancellations signals trouble for the business events industry. Providence is one destination already feeling the impact.

You might think the responsibility for the safety and security of VIPs at a meeting falls on the sponsoring organization – but planners are also partially liable.

Who better to share advice on wheelchair accessibility than a wheelchair user?

A mandatory service charge doesn’t always get back to the team, some employees can’t accept cash, and minimum wages differ by state. There’s nothing simple about tipping.

New research from Swoogo reveals that organizations have yet to fully integrate event technologies, hampering their ability to prove ROI for their meetings and events.