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.

The Lincoln Memorial at night, a top after dark option for bleisure travelers visiting DC for a business event.

Destinations

DC Shows How to Turn an Event Destination Into a Bleisure Dream

Recent research from Freeman shows that 82 percent of professionals are looking to combine business travel with leisure. Taking inspiration from DC, here are five ways to ensure that your attendees benefit from the full bleisure experience at your next meeting.

Destination DC + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago

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Destinations International's Global Reach Showcased in Dallas at its Annual Convention

The pandemic made the world smaller and more inclusive and, thanks to event technology, connected a broad range of global attendees. This helped Destinations International expand its global footprint, which was on full display in Dallas during its annual convention.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago

Two figures are seen from behind, standing on a cliff edge overlooking the Grand Canyon in Arizona as part of a group activity to help fight digital burnout.

Destinations

Three Ways to Fight Digital Burnout at Meetings and Events

Burnout is a growing crisis among business professionals, and excessive screen time may be partly to blame. Here are three ways to help your attendees unplug from their devices, reconnect with the moment, and recharge their own batteries.

Arizona Office of Tourism + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago

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Victoria Opts Out of Hosting Commonwealth Games in 2026

In a shock announcement, the Australian State Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is a massive blow to a competition that doesn't seem to be profitable, and many believe no longer makes sense.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

A man's silhouette stands at the waterfront of Sydney Harbour, with bright coordinated lights visible in the background as part of the Vivid Sydney event.

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4 Ways for Changemakers to Leave an Event Legacy

Event organizers have the power to bring diverse groups together to create change for the better. Here are four ways to be a changemaker and leave an event legacy.

Business Events Sydney + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago

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More Conventions Are Steering Clear of Florida

Conventions are increasingly steering away from Florida. They are choosing not to support DeSantis’ divisive rhetoric by taking their groups and money elsewhere.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago

Aerial view of Baltimore with Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the foreground, one of the major venues that make Baltimore a classic sporting event host city.

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7 Must-Haves for a Sporting Event Host City

Sports events are once again attracting massive numbers, but the right destination can be key to ensuring crowds cheer to a full stadium — and return home with all the best stories to share with fellow fans. Here are the seven must-haves for a winning sports event host city.

Visit Baltimore + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago

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Visit Milwaukee Blends NFTs with Art Tourism

Visit Milwaukee's new campaign adds a layer of NFT-powered digital art collectibles to a Pokemon Go-style scavenger hunt game, all in the name of driving interest in local art and culture.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago

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Meetings Are Key to New Sheraton Brand

Some thought the Sheraton brand was dead after the Marriott merger. They were wrong. The brand has been transformed with meetings in mind.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago

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Florida Feels the Pinch as Conventions Pull Out

Florida is going to lose out on major conventions because of its controversial new laws. Many associations are no longer considering meeting in the Sunshine State.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago