Destinations

Choosing the right destination can make or break your event. The perfect venue isn’t just about location but also about creating the right atmosphere, securing the best deal, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.

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At Skift Meetings, we bring you expert insights on how to:

Partner effectively with venues to get the best service and support.
Discover the most innovative hotels and event spaces worldwide.
Enhance attendee experience with the right destination strategy.

From luxury hotels to unconventional venues, we showcase exceptional options for your event – whether it’s a corporate retreat, conference, or large-scale industry gathering.

Explore top event destinations and get insider tips on how to get the most out of each unique setting.

Destinations

PCMA Selects Barcelona for Next European Gathering and Adds Sustainability Event

The next edition of PCMA's European gathering will take place in Barcelona in 2024. The event will also feature a co-located sustainability and climate tech conference.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

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Top 30 Convention Centers Ranked: Vegas Takes Top Spot

A ranking of the top 30 convention centers across the U.S. was recently released by the Wall Street Journal placing three Las Vegas facilities in the top 10 with high scores based on overall space, amenities and convenience. But how did they measure up on a practical level for groups and meetings?

Refugio Garcia | 3 years ago

Photo of secret cove beach in the Wailea-Makena area on Maui

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Maui Loses $11 Million a Day as Visitors Stay Away

Tourism officials told visitors and groups to stay home after last month's wildfire, but they overcorrected. Maui needs visitors and now it's struggling to get back group business.

Rayna Katz | 3 years ago

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Scott Beck Takes Top Job at San Francisco Travel

The recovery of San Francisco’s tourism and hospitality industry continues to be underscored by a narrative of lawlessness and economic demise. The San Francisco Travel Association now looks to Scott Beck to reverse that negative perception.

Refugio Garcia | 3 years ago

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Should Groups Avoid Morocco After Deadly Earthquake?

After Morocco was hit by a deadly earthquake, several groups make different decisions on whether to go on as planned.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago

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Deana Ivey: Nashville Booms with Music and Conventions

When Nashville fully embraced its musical roots, it solidified its brand and distinguished itself from other destinations. Now, the city is reaping the tremendous benefits of that decision.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Destinations

360 Projection Comes as Standard at This Hotel

W South Beach invested $6 million in renovating its ballroom which now features 360 projection technology built in and cutting-edge sound to go with it.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

Iconic Blue Bear Statue Looking Into the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

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ASM Secures Denver for 10 More Years

ASM Global punches back after some recent challenges that include OVG taking over the management of one of its largest clients, Chicago’s McCormick Place. In the latest back and forth, the Colorado Convention Center in Denver has renewed its contract with ASM Global.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago

Peggy Williams-Smith, President and CEO of VISIT Milwaukee is a guest on the Skift Meetings Podcast

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Peggy Williams-Smith: Milwaukee Taking the National Stage

Peggy Williams-Smith is thrilled to host the Republican National Convention next year and showcase how Milwaukee can host large-scale events.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Skyline aerial view of Nashville featuring Broadway Street

Destinations

How Nashville Became a Top Meeting Destination

Nashville's rise in popularity as a meeting destination wasn't a fluke. It was driven by a strategic plan 20 years in the making.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago