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Legends, a stadium operations company, has acquired live events company ASM Global for a reported $2.3 billion.

Many senior women meeting planners and department heads are better at ‘making it happen’ than promoting their value to the C-level. Their jobs could be at risk because of that.

The first night of the Democratic National Convention was criticized for not running on time with President Joe Biden’s speech ending past midnight EDT. How can you master the clock?

AI-powered translation tools are impressing planners with their efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to employing human translators.

The right event advertising program attracts the demographic and attendees you want to your event, adds marketing reach for your sponsors, and elevates the event brand for the client.

A nursing mom brought her infant son to a women’s conference. She thought it would be a non-issue. It was anything but.

Competition is stiff for attendees and for clients. It’s hard to “get heard” in today’s world. Instead of simply beating your competitors in business, let’s focus on understanding their strengths and outdoing them with your unique value.

While luxury may mean something different to every attendee, attention to detail and customer service distinguish top-tier venues.

Universal is opening a fourth theme park, Disney’s Magic Kingdom is expanding, and a new sports and entertainment district is being built in Orlando.

As climate change accelerates, the events industry faces an urgent wake-up call. Shawna McKinley reveals how planners and destinations must evolve or risk being caught off guard by increasingly unpredictable weather—it’s no longer business as usual.

Companies are leaning heavily on “just-in-time” talent, hired for tasks like sourcing or registration, or to spend a couple of weeks doing site inspections or hotel contracting.

The Skift Meetings Awards are once again celebrating the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Discover the final results and meet the 2024 winners.