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The Most Read Skift Meetings Articles of 2023

Dull moments in the events industry were few and far between in 2023 with a news cycle that kept meetings professionals on their toes. We’ve rounded up the top articles published by Skift Meetings over the last year.

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CMP Clock Hours Made Easy

Three virtual summits, one webinar, and 13 reports were featured on Skift Meetings this year. Check them out to earn continuing education hours.

2 days ago

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SEARCH Foundation Gives $1.3 Million to Those in Need

Many industry foundations are dedicated to education and scholarships. Not the SEARCH Foundation — it helps industry professionals in crisis.

3 days ago

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Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau President and CEO John Monahan Steps Down

John Monahan, president and CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, is stepping down effective Dec. 31, 2023, after serving as the organization’s top leader since 2003.

7 days ago

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Are Keynote Presentations Headed to Extinction?

Conferences and events are digging deeper to excite and engage younger attendees, and typical keynote presentations aren't the answer.

7 days ago

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Gender Pay Gap Revealed in UK Events Salary Survey

Men are in the top salary brackets, while women are on the frontlines. Are we ready to turn the page on an old script?

1 week ago

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Are Your Events a Beacon of Inclusivity?

The Supreme Court's bombshell decision on affirmative action this summer was a blow to diversity and inclusion efforts. As DEI efforts have lost momentum on the corporate level, meetings can help it stay on course.

1 week ago

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5 Ways to Design Business Events for Bleisure Travelers

By now it's old news that business professionals are looking for bleisure travel experiences. How can meeting professionals and event organizers capitalize on this growing movement? Here are five ideas for five different types of events.

1 week ago

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Singapore Tops Destination Competitiveness Ranking for 2023

Singapore’s top spot proves that destination competitiveness is about much more than airlift or venue and hotel capacity.

1 week ago

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Iceland Volcano Erupts

A volcano in southwestern Iceland began erupting Monday night, spewing lava and smoke into the air after weeks of intense earthquake activity. Although an eruption was expected, it is larger than predicted.

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