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Toy Fair, worth an estimated $20 to $30 million, announced plans to move from New York — where it’s been held for a century — to New Orleans. Extensive and vociferous member blowback forced organizers to do an about-face.

Planners are now leveraging the demand for adventure and wellness-focused activities, boosting the popularity of experience-led properties and resorts.

New research examines the core risks that are part and parcel of business events. Key trends, contractual dilemmas, and risk scenarios are all explored in detail.

Hotel rates will rise globally in most locations next year, something to keep in mind when negotiating meeting contracts.

Next week's IMEX America 2023 is set to be the largest yet. More exhibitors and buyers than ever will gather in Las Vegas for four days of business, education and networking.

Following six years of research, MeetDenmark has just released a new report with insights into the key ingredient for event legacy success: robust collaboration. Learn about the motivation behind this groundbreaking research, and discover some of the top findings that emerged.

Sydney is creating a legacy of sustainability and inclusion built upon providing and tracking the positive impact of business events.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green reopened fire-stricken West Maui this weekend although some locals say the grieving community is not ready.

AEG is celebrating a new partnership with LA Tourism that may be essential for a city looking to boost convention business.

Thuy Diep, senior meeting planner at CWT Meetings & Events, is all about pushing the boundaries of designing memorable experiences that alter participant behaviors. She makes the most of her…

In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from Lorne Edwards, chief sales officer for Visit Phoenix, about the evolving role of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) in connecting growth industry sectors and research expertise to event organizers, in turn uplifting the local community and driving global innovation.

D.C. is celebrating receiving the GDS-Movement Innovation Award for its DEI Fellowship program. Despite the win, it's clear that the U.S. lags behind other parts of the world regarding destination sustainability.