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There's no question: Negotiations can be intimidating. Here are 5 beginner negotiating mistakes —and how to avoid them.

The ongoing dockworkers' strike in the U.S. is disrupting operations at 36 ports nationwide, presenting a serious threat to the supply chain. Delays in receiving essential goods are likely to affect meetings and events.

Event planners want better pricing, and service gaps are a challenge. Encore CEO Ben Erwin talked candidly at the Skift Meetings Forum about how the AV giant is addressing these issues.

In the fast-paced corporate world, meetings are often marked by stress, endless agendas, and the race to meet deadlines. But what if these high-pressure environments could be transformed into moments of calm, creativity, and focus? 

In this video from Skift Meetings Forum 2024, we hear from Gianluca Sardo, president of The Glasshouse, about how the relatively new venue in New York has built a solid reputation in a short period of time.

We distilled a day’s worth of sessions from the recent Skift Meetings Forum to identify seven of the biggest tension points among planners.

Cloud-based technology company Cendyn has acquired meetings and events data company Knowland.

Chris Skeith is stepping down as CEO of the Association of Event Organizers to take the helm at UFI from Kai Hattendorf.

In this video from Skift Meetings Forum 2024, Caroline Godden, global brand leader at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, discusses how creating experiences that maximize opportunities can create connections during meetings.

A fee for turning on the electricity? Or putting an item in the minibar to keep it cold? When it comes to unexpected and unfair fees, planners say the situation has gone too far.

Private equity takes aim at an events company, again. In the latest deal, New State Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in The Expo Group.

In this video from Skift Meetings Forum 2024, Melissa Riley, senior vice president of sales and service at Destination DC, explains why planners should work with DMOs to produce the most engaging events possible.