Skift Meetings Megatrends 2025
From AI-driven personalization to a laser focus on authenticity, sustainability, and mental well-being, this report reveals how the industry is transforming.
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Visit Baltimore, a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) membership organization, is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Baltimore. We generate economic benefits for the region through the attraction of convention, group and leisure visitors. We also work to provide a positive experience for all guests.
Events Benefit From Tech Hubs That Put Community First
There are two key factors behind groundbreaking innovations: infrastructure that supports research and development, and a community spirit that nurtures both startups and local talent. Find out how this winning combination provides the ideal setting for future-forward meetings and events in Baltimore.
Christina Ghani-Smith: Baltimore’s Sporting Legacy Enhances Meetings and Conventions
Baltimore is a city where sports are more than a pastime, they are intrinsic to the culture. Its history of hosting major sporting events benefits meeting and convention planners as bringing in big groups is what the city does regularly.
7 Must-Haves for a Sporting Event Host City
Sports events are once again attracting massive numbers, but the right destination can be key to ensuring crowds cheer to a full stadium — and return home with all the best stories to share with fellow fans. Here are the seven must-haves for a winning sports event host city.
How Boutique Hotels Are Redefining Immersion and Wellness for Meetings
The demand for in-person meetings has never been higher, but attendees now expect to get more from these experiences. Find out how boutique hotels can help planners deliver on the promise of more meaningful connection, inviting attendees to enjoy a shared experience of enhanced wellness, immersion, and cultural authenticity.
Why It Pays to Host Events Where Urban Renewal Is a Priority
Old warehouses and unused industrial spaces are finding new beginnings in so-called second-tier cities. As Baltimore invests in nine massive revitalization projects, the developments are breathing new life into the community while creating opportunities for event organizers to deliver unforgettable experiences at affordable price points.
How Industry Strongholds Will Become Event Destination Staples
New variants and continued uncertainty around travel mean that a destination’s local intellectual capital will remain a key criterion for selection. Destinations with a strong reputation within a given industry will become a hub for that industry’s events.
Drive-To Event Destinations Can Be a Safer Bet in Uncertain Times
Amid the uncertainty of air travel, road-accessible regional locales may make the most sense for hosting in-person events.