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

San Francisco Events Business Not Bouncing Back Just Yet

As travel returns to almost all major U.S. cities, San Francisco is a notable exception. Rising crime, homelessness, and high prices mean events are far from returning to 2019 levels.

Andrea Doyle and Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

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Shining a Light on Everyone “Under the Sun”

Divisive legislation means that states and cities across the U.S. are facing of boycotts and travel advisories. They are also reconsidering what they need to do to keep attracting meetings and events.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Four people sit around a table in a cozy restaurant enjoying an event's F&B experience.

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4 Tips for Giving Attendees the Complete F&B Experience

Your attendees are arriving with new expectations about what’s on the plate and what’s at the bar. Learn how to exceed those expectations and turn your event into a culinary celebration that will satisfy every appetite for an unforgettable experience.

Arizona Office of Tourism + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago

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Startups Fuel Growth of Paris Tech Show

More than 90,000 participants are expected to gather in Paris over the next four days for this year's VivaTech, a show fully focused on startups and technology companies.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

Destinations

Indy Ups the Game with Convention Expansion

What does a city do when some of its largest annual conventions outgrow it? Expand. That is exactly what Indianapolis is doing.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago

Destinations

Long Island Secures Funding for New Convention Center

The Hamptons, wine country, and sprawling beaches are Long Island highlights. There has never been a purpose-built convention center, but that is about to change.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago

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Las Vegas Is Getting a Convention Facelift

A $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a new 3,644-room hotel, and the opening of the largest spherical structure in the world, 2023 is on track to be one for the books in Las Vegas.

Andrea Doyle | 3 years ago

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New Zealand's New Meeting Place

The new purpose-built venue significantly boosts the city's capacity to hold business events and stands as a strong symbol of the recovery of New Zealand's business events sector.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

Destinations

Meeting Destination Rankings Are Back

Paused during the pandemic, destination rankings are back. ICCA and Cvent unveiled their latest reports at IMEX Frankfurt.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

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Celebrating Motor City's Resurgence

The past and present intermingle in Michigan’s largest city. Detroit is synonymous with both Motown and vehicle manufacturing. It's the US’s first and only UNESCO ‘City of Design’, and its ornate buildings are a reminder of its former prosperity.

Visit Detroit + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago