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Melbourne stands out as a premier conference destination, offering the perfect blend of business and leisure. With Australia's largest conference facilities, Indigenous cultural experiences, sustainable venues, and a vibrant city atmosphere — all within 90 minutes of natural attractions and wineries — it creates inclusive, memorable events for global attendees.

Louisville blends convenience, affordability, and Southern charm, making it an ideal destination for meetings and events. From bourbon-infused dining to iconic landmarks and one-of-a-kind festivals, the city offers a rich cultural experience for attendees.

Meeting attendees are looking for more than just education and networking opportunities — they want to make a positive impact on the host destination. As event organizers aim to create lasting legacies through their programs, Visit Atlantic City’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility provides a valuable model for the industry.

As attendees put the decision to attend certain meetings under the microscope, there’s intense pressure for meeting professionals to find a destination that delivers one-of-a-kind culture. It’s why second-tier spots like Kansas City are standing out with the ability to create first-class experiences.

Created in partnership with IMEX, this comprehensive report showcases 135 new and upcoming hotels and venues across six continents catering to everything from large-scale events to intimate incentives, carefully curated by Skift Meetings’ editorial team to assist meeting and incentive planners seeking fresh inspiration and strategic value.

New research from Swoogo reveals that organizations have yet to fully integrate event technologies, hampering their ability to prove ROI for their meetings and events.

Catalonia attracts premier events by seamlessly merging the Mediterranean lifestyle with modern business innovation. From Barcelona to the Pyrenees, attendees can explore world-class venues, gastronomy, and culture.

Wordly CEO Lakshman Rathnam highlights the growing demand for live translation in meetings and events, emphasizing how AI and automation are transforming efficiency, scalability, and accessibility to better serve diverse global audiences and attendees.

Many destinations still separate blended travel into distinct categories: There’s business time and leisure time before or after the meeting or event. But in reality, this isn’t how meeting attendees view their trips. Visit Atlantic City is making major changes to deliver a more unified experience and challenge the traditional boundaries between work and play.

Planners can maximize interaction among office staff members by meeting in person and creating experiences outside of the office in unique venues. Learn how Convene has designed its venues to meet the demands of companies bringing together teams of remote workers.

Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise.

Sustainability is among the most discussed topics in meetings and events. In this report, Destination DC showcases how to turn those words into action.