Sue Hatch

As destinations consider the monetary implications of winning the bid to host the Sundance Film Festival come 2027, planners are reminded of the importance of understanding their events’ economic-impact numbers.

At Meeting Professionals International’s European Meetings & Events Conference in March, attendees ventured beyond the walls of the convention center for some unconventional learning. Here’s what they did, along with 5 tips for executing them at your own events.

Let’s start with this statistic: On average in 2023, 45% of conference attendees delayed registering until four weeks or less before an event.

A new Freeman Trends Report profiles four types of exhibitors based on their primary objective for attending the event.

The 600-room property, expected to open in 2027, will be attached to Huntington Place via skybridge.

From Dublin to Ras Al Khaimah to San Miguel de Allende, destination management companies provide the inside knowledge that make events successful. Here are five new partnerships between the local pros and global DMC alliances.

8 news briefs for the busy meeting professional, including Marriott’s new Spotnana-aligned tool, a big Maritz deal, Dave Dubois’ departure, LACC’s green light, and more.

What Do Younger Attendees Want? While work-life balance is important, a new survey from ASM Global highlights the importance of work-conference balance, especially among Millennial and Gen Z attendees.

In Lake Buena Vista, a Renaissance property boasts a new special-event terrace and a facelift to its lobby and guest rooms.

Planners are used to addressing a variety of F&B needs, but some attendees’ expectations stretch the limits. Here’s some advice.