Extreme Weather Means More Cancellations and Pricier Insurance. What Can Planners Do?
Planners need to sharpen their awareness of seasonality and avoid risky outdoor locations — that is, if they want to get their events insured.
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From Vegas to Nashville: Elon Musk’s Loop Targets Event Cities
Elon Musk’s Loop transit system is set for a 2026 launch in Nashville, where a new 10-mile tunnel is in the works. This project promises faster travel times for convention-goers, but it faces skepticism about its capacity and scalability.
9 Ways to Kickstart Your Career as a Special Event Planner
There’s no straight path to becoming a special event planner. But there are many resources to help you learn more about the field and create the connections that will lead to your first job.
Meeting Planner Bootcamp: How AGDC Trains Executive Assistants to Organize Events
Many executive assistants and secretaries end up as default event professionals, with little to no training. This planner decided to change that.
Informa Raises 2025 Revenue Forecast on the Strength of Live Events
Global expansion and digital integration have fueled Informa’s growth this year.
5 Trends Driving the Future of Business Events in 2025
Budgets are tighter, audiences are more diverse, and the old event playbook is cracking under pressure. Skift Meetings Forum tackles the real-world shifts redefining how event pros plan, prove value, and make destination decisions.
12 Strategies for Avoiding That Notorious Afternoon Slump
Anyone who’s ever attended a meeting has experienced that almost unavoidable after-lunch slump, when the energy literally drains from the room and eyes glaze over. The good news: With a little planning, it doesn‘t have to be that way.
Fraudster Scams Event Planner Out of $20K
A scam is exploiting the credibility of big-name brands to defraud event planners. One planner is out nearly $20,000, and she’s not alone.
Take That Summer Vacation: 5 Musts for Avoiding Burnout
As August rolls around, it’s easy to convince yourself that there’s no time to take a summer vacation. That’s one of many unhealthy decisions planners under stress can make.
5 Ways to Design a Transformational Event: Advice from Disney
As attendees crave deeper meaning and stronger emotional connections, Disney Meetings & Events is leaning into its storytelling roots. At the heart of its strategy is the Disney Creative Studio, a collaborative hub where storytelling drives experiences that truly transform.
Human Connection Will Save Your Event (Not More Content)
As costs rise and loyalty declines, connection can’t be an afterthought. Planners who fail to prioritize it risk losing attendees, and with them, their event’s future.
What Your International Attendees Need to Know to Enter the U.S.
U.S. entry requirements vary by country and can be confusing. We break it down for you.