New Freeman research digs into evolving exhibitor roles. They're younger, more female, and driven by a broader set of objectives.

The number of potential dates to host meetings has shrunk, making it difficult for budget-conscious groups to compete for peak days.

New data suggests a return to pre-pandemic event job levels is near, with two-thirds of these positions being filled by newcomers.

A virtual audience assembled Wednesday for the fifth edition of the Skift Meetings Future of the Events Industry 2024 summit. The event featured 11

Pandit Dasa believes having back-to-back sessions isn’t very productive when it comes to wellness at events.

Sebastien Bazin recants on his prediction that a certain percentage of corporate travel would be forever displaced by Zoom and other tech solutions.

GBTA’s 2024 Outlook Poll reveals business-travel momentum but also a number of major issues potentially slowing gains in travel volume and spending.

January is a time to reflect on the previous year's highlights and look ahead to a new year. We made seven predictions for 2023. Here they are and how

Vendelux's Event ROI Index is an attempt to inject scientific rigor into the often-ambiguous world of measuring event return on investment.

Event planner expectations are running high — as are projected costs.

Maritz Holdings is focused on rebuilding its workforce and implementing AI as it looks to combine all its brands.

The EIC's Global Events Barometer shows promising signs for events with hotel room nights and RFPs returning to pre-pandemic levels.

After a pandemic freeze on international incentive programs, travel award winners are once again venturing beyond the borders to global destinations.

Registration trends show that attendees are still registering for events later than before the Covid pandemic. The sense that attendees are waiting longer

Meetings business is booming worldwide and industry indicators are trending upwards.

Boring booths don’t attract visitors or increase sales. But coming up with new ideas doesn't have to be costly or time-consuming.

TED’s chief program and strategy officer on how TED — and the business events industry — has evolved post-COVID.

Learn how Project Management Institute achieved a higher engagement rate at their Global Summit 2023 by embracing these social media engagement strategies.

The event tech sector has been busy in January. If you want to stay up-to-date on the latest news, you've come to the right place.

The Incentive Research Foundation’s annual industry update reveals that changing workforce needs, inflation and AI will affect programs this year.

For this year’s Industry Forecast, we've culled the latest research on business events and the sectors that support them — travel, event technology, lodging, and the workplace — asking experts to provide insights about what to expect next. Here are some of those insights.

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

Maritz released its Industry Trends Report at IMEX America with some eye-popping data on the rising cost of hotels, airfares, F&B, and other event-budget elements.

As attendees get younger, planners have to find innovative ways of crafting engaging and impactful events. 

A new report revealed that in-person meetings may be misunderstood at an executive level and subsequently underfunded.