Skift Meetings

Want your next event to be unforgettable? See how the best in the business turned concepts into impactful experiences in 2024. These are the events everyone’s talking about—don’t miss your chance to learn from them. Register now at no cost: https://hubs.ly/Q02Xkyll0 #SkiftLive #Bestof2024 #EventProfs Sponsored by @stova & @TourismWhistler

Sales kickoffs (SKOs) start the engine for a productive year. Securing the right technology partner can ensure they reach their maximum potential and drive growth. Created in Partnership with Stova https://hubs.ly/Q02Xkb800

Networking is too important to an event’s success to leave to chance. Working with the right technology and partners can generate connections that demonstrate the value a meeting or event provides attendees. Produced in partnership with Stova

Visit Atlantic City’s content program is designed to give event planners the resources and knowledge to intertwine sustainability into their entire programs and to get a better appreciation for the destination as a whole. Produced in partnership with Visit Atlantic City

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. https://hubs.li/Q02WRChR0 Produced in partnership with Travel Portland

The Skift Meetings Innovation Lab at IMEX America 2024 spotlighted the pressing challenges in the meetings industry. During this two-hour lab, planners connected with each other while discussing their biggest challenges, supported by insights from the latest Skift research. The discussions were lively and participants shared openly. Their insights and recommendations on eight key topics are summarized in the full article: https://hubs.li/Q02WVGQD0 The Skift Meetings Innovation Lab at IMEX America 2024 was sponsored by the Budapest Convention Bureau.

Business events injected an estimated $216 million into Sydney in the last year. With business events flourishing, the CEO of BESydney saw this as the opportune time to step down.

Top Trends for Meetings: Attendees Want Warm Weather, More Leisure https://hubs.li/Q02WTLXF0

According to research from the Events Industry Council, exhibitors generate an average of 38 new leads from each event. But it’s not just numbers that matter: The best event technology offers a prized opportunity to gather first-party data, explore sentiment markers beyond surveys, and integrate event insights with CRM and marketing tech to superpower your event strategy going forward. Produced in partnership with Stova

Bleisure travelers don’t want the same old travel experiences they see on social media; they want to be the first in their friend group to explore and adventure somewhere new. Here’s how meeting planners can organize professional gatherings that fulfill that dream. Produced in partnership with Arizona Office of Tourism