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In a move that bucked traditional M&A practices, Greg Hitchen publicly announced his company's acquisition plans on LinkedIn. This move proved surprisingly effective.

Nineteen Group is making its move into the U.S. market, with industry veteran Mary Larkin leading the charge. Backed by a $248.8 million continuation fund from Phoenix Equity Partners, the UK-based exhibition and media company is ramping up its international expansion efforts. 

What you include in an event justification letter could make the difference between getting and not getting approval to attend a conference.

With Millennials and Gen Z poised to comprise 75% of the U.S. workforce, Hilton’s 2025 Global Trends Report predicts this to be the year of the “Meetings Maximizer,” an attendee who blends business travel with leisure, often extending stays for personal time.

When President Donald Trump returned to the White House, one of his first actions was to eliminate DEI efforts at the federal level. The executive order has impacted a Rutgers University DEI conference that has been canceled.

For Cambridge Innovation Institute's Scott Arrington, a newly minted MBA is already helping him in his planner role. But he's the first to admit that grad school isn't for everyone.

The National Institutes of Health, a linchpin of global biomedical research, has abruptly canceled its meetings, raising alarm across the medical meetings industry. As the new administration exerts its influence, planners grapple with uncertainty.

Meeting planners can play a crucial role in spotting human trafficking and educating their attendees and suppliers. The key is to make it an ongoing effort – because the fight is far from over.

Live tourism is reshaping cities, economies, and how we connect. But as global leaders at the World Economic Forum discussed, a sustainable future for these mega-gatherings depends on much more than just filling seats.

As the live events industry undergoes a critical generational transition, Freeman's new book, “Inside Live Events," aims to preserve and transfer decades of institutional knowledge to the next generation of event professionals.

Mentorship can be a valuable experience for both the mentor and the mentee. But it’s essential to keep the exchange on track.

Planners are presented with more opportunities for free education than ever before. So why pay to attend an industry conference?