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

Buenos Aires Delivers a Fresh Pitch to Revive Its Once-Dominant Meetings Market

A weeklong event in Buenos Aires acted as the unofficial relaunch of the meetings sector after the pandemic slump. But recovering lost ground — just 20 percent of the business is back — while dealing with new hybrid models could take about two years, tourism officials admit.

Paula Krizanovic | 4 years ago

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Arabian Travel Market Swears by Live Events, But Won't Give Up on Virtual Yet

Arabian Travel Market Virtual starts online today following a successful 29th edition of the in-person show that attracted more than 23,000 visitors to the Dubai World Trade Centre. EventMB spoke with Danielle Curtis, exhibition director Middle East for Arabian Travel Market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 years ago

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Why Cultural Heritage Matters More Than Ever for Events

As we battle with the challenges of connecting remote workforces and the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, venues rich in cultural heritage provide powerful backdrops that highlight diversity and help to foster human connection.

Lisa Jade Hutchings | 4 years ago

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4 Stunning Small Event Venues Following the Call of Nature

Characterized by their agile and dynamic uses, micro-events allow planners to explore out-the-box thinking, deliver unique experiences and utilize unusual spaces — like nature.

Lisa Jade Hutchings | 4 years ago

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Are Cities That Offer Big Financial Perks to Lure Events Hurting Competition?

Some destinations use large incentives to attract events with the promise of government-backed grants. Some detractors, however, argue that they’re ineffective — or so effective that they create unfair competition. Is there a place for so-called subvention as the industry edges towards recovery?

Natalie Campbell-Reid | 5 years ago

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Where Culture and Conventions Meet

Calgary’s Culture & Entertainment District promises to provide event planners with a unique destination and venue that will create unforgettable experiences and meaningful connections for attendees.

Tourism Calgary + Skift Meetings | 5 years ago

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What is the Hybrid City Alliance? Should You Care?

The new Hybrid City Alliance is designed to enable far-flung destinations to join forces for multi-hub hybrid events, but many top destinations are noticeably absent and it’s not clear exactly what has changed about member service offerings. Is it a timely and necessary solution or just a commitment to continue offering the same services?

Maria Lenhart | 5 years ago

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Drive-To Event Destinations Can Be a Safer Bet in Uncertain Times

Amid the uncertainty of air travel, road-accessible regional locales may make the most sense for hosting in-person events.

Visit Baltimore + Skift Meetings | 5 years ago

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Can Event Destinations Drive New Business by Hosting Sport Bubbles?

The NBA made headlines with its 2020 sporting bubble held in Florida’s Disney World, and now the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships has just secured a deal to host its 2021 games in Indianapolis. Is there an opportunity for destinations to rebrand as sporting hubs?

Angela Tupper | 5 years ago

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How Destinations and Venues Can Support the Return to Live Events

As long as the pandemic continues to threaten public health, hosting safe events will require a collective effort from all segments of the industry. Destinations play a vital role in standardizing safety protocols, but venues also need to offer well-designed solutions.

Angela Tupper | 5 years ago