For 15 years, this convention-organizing company has produced its own conferences alongside the core business of managing association events. CEO Ori Lahav projects these events will become Kenes' main revenue stream in just two years.
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has expanded into Eastern Canada by acquiring an industry event originally created by its three largest chapters in the region.
Hubilo's rise from a niche virtual platform to a serious player in the virtual event space appears to have dramatically ended. In a twist of fate, in-person events may come to the rescue via badging specialists Fielddrive, a company it acquired in February.
Web Summit is eagerly anticipating the arrival of 70,000 attendees in Lisbon in just two weeks. With a fresh CEO at the helm, it is determined to be the epicenter of the tech world, for all the right reasons.
Destination organizations are constantly evolving. Destinations International is helping them thrive by helping them keep track of new trends and develop strategies to address challenges and opportunities.
Virginie De Visscher is now officially the top representative of Canada in the business events sector. Her leadership, and special focus on sustainability, are setting the tone for attracting business to the country.
Google Xi’s CoLaboratory on the IMEX America show floor was an area that encouraged play, exploration, and experimentation. But this was just the beginning. There were additional Google Xi experiences sprinkled throughout the show.
Discussing boycotting destinations over discriminatory legislation may cause flashbacks, and bleisure travelers are so 2020. But these macro trends are reemerging, and industry leaders are looking to find ways to deal with them.
After Skift Meetings published an article about a wheelchair venue tour, accessibility advocates strongly objected to disability simulation exercises. Now, we are revisiting the topic to provide a platform for the concerns that were raised.
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world. Not only is it crucial to understand the nuances of this fast-moving technology revolution, but also its possible legal ramifications.