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We’re down to the last batch of tickets for the Skift Meetings Forum. If you’ve been waiting, this is your signal.

Dozens of new career coaches have emerged in the industry — some with hospitality backgrounds. Industry associations are also jumping in.

As many companies tighten their business travel belts, are they still planning to bring incentive winners to the newly opened Waldorf?

Tourism losses are mounting in Las Vegas as leisure travelers pull back. Still, conventions and trade shows remain a reliable draw and with record events already booked, 2026 could be the city’s strongest year yet for business events.

AI is hogging the spotlight once again with multiple companies announcing developments and integrations, but there are also new offerings around floor plans and registration.

Scams are no longer a fringe threat in the events industry, for many they’re a costly reality. As fraudsters slip past traditional defenses, planners must treat cybersecurity with the same urgency as attendee safety.

Marybeth Roberts was on the forefront of the strategic meetings management movement decades ago. Today she is as passionate as ever about innovating and driving cost efficiencies.

On the island of Ireland, planners don’t have to choose between city buzz and countryside calm. Its blend of culture, history, and diverse experiences aligns with attendee preferences, with research showing unique, culturally rich experiences are key drivers of successful, unforgettable meetings, events, and incentive programs.

Howard Givner built and sold three successful event businesses. He says events are "on borrowed time" if they ignore two areas in dire need of innovation.

Major tech firms are betting on San Francisco's convention offering. But these headline-grabbing wins mask a slower recovery in overall convention numbers.

Despite government rollbacks, the ESG experts at The Opus Group believe 2026 will see a return to sustainability. Here’s why.

With event budgets already stretched, the removal of the duty-free exemption for low-value packages adds yet another challenge to cross-border supply chains.