Skift Take: Writing an award submission can be a daunting task, but luckily for you, I have the inside scoop on how to make sure your submission stands out from the crowd. — Adam Stacey Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings ..read more

Skift Take: Tourism New Zealand is taking a novel approach to leveraging the power of social media to attract more event delegates to the destination. — Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings ..read more

Skift Take: It is no surprise that meetings are getting larger, but what is surprising is that they have increased 25% from an average of 116 attendees to 145, according to newly released data from Knowland and Amadeus. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings ..read more

Skift Take: If you think all Orlando has to offer meeting groups are theme parks, think again. A new addition has been given final approval, an 8.5-acre downtown sports and entertainment district. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings ..read more

Skift Take: Brightline West officially broke ground on the U.S.'s first high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas to Southern California. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings ..read more

Skift Take: Returning for the second year, Skift Meetings Forum will be held in New York City on September 17th gathering top-tier meeting professionals to discuss advancing technology, evolving attendee preferences, shifting work dynamics and so much more. — Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings ..read more

Skift Take: From pricing strategies and event frequency to experiential offerings and sustainability practices, Eventbrite's annual event trends forecasting guide offers a glimpse into the shifting focus of organizers and attendees. — Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings ..read more

Skift Take: From its investment in growth sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles to its boom in hotel development and innovative transportation, Phoenix is a city on the rise — and event organizers are taking note. This sun-drenched region values nature just as much as technology, bridging the two to find solutions for more sustainable events. — Visit Phoenix Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings ..read more

Skift Take: In line with the theme of Earth Day 2024, Planet vs. Plastics, ASM Global has appointed a new chief sustainability officer. This comes shortly after it announced the phased roll-out of reusable service ware in venues throughout North America. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings ..read more

Skift Take: ICCA's expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean is the latest development in a continued collaboration with PROMTUR. The country's destination marketing organization is working to position Panama as an attractive hub for international associations. — Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings ..read more