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Poll: Skift Meetings Summit Participants Vote on What Defines Event Excellence

What turns a good event into a transformative experience? We showcased some of the best events of 2023 at our virtual summit and asked event professionals in attendance about what they’re doing to change their own approaches to building a community.

1 week ago

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Maximizing Connections to Unlock Event ROI

Alex Reynolds, the co-founder and CEO of Vendelux, discusses how data analytics is transforming event marketing and the powerful impact of forging connections in an increasingly digital world.

2 weeks ago

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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.

2 weeks ago

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What Event Excellence Looks Like in 2023

The latest Skift Meetings virtual summit took the audience behind the scenes of some of the most innovative and inspiring approaches to event experiences of the year.

2 weeks ago

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas Sparkles in Grand Opening

The $3.7 Billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas is officially now open. Close to two decades in the making, the vertically integrated luxury mega-resort is a reality at last.

2 weeks ago

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New Guides Launched to Support Net Zero Carbon Events

Is the events industry ready to implement decarbonization and track its progress? Net Zero Carbon Events is providing a roadmap.

2 weeks ago

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Meeting Spend Is Up and Short Meetings Are Down

According to Convene, spending on meetings and events has increased by 35%, while Knowland reports group revenue is at 103% of 2019 levels.

2 weeks ago

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Caesars Entertainment Puts the Attendee Experience First With Harrah’s Reimagined

2 weeks ago

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The Impact on Events of the EPA’s New Food Waste Strategy Announced at COP28

Food waste creates 8% anthropogenic greenhouse gasses globally every year. The Environmental Protection Agency has introduced a strategy to cut waste while boosting a circular economy for all.

2 weeks ago

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IDEAS: Marriott International Introduces Neuroinclusive Practices at Meetings and Events

Marriott International has announced a partnership with The Neu Project, an initiative from Google’s Experience Institute (Xi), in an effort to create a more neuroinclusive experience for event attendees.   Under the new partnership, all customer meetings and events of over 250 people that are hosted by Marriott will incorporate a range of neuroinclusive initiatives, including:…

Adam Stacey | 2 weeks ago