Austin to Expand its Convention Center, But Faces 4 Years Without It
The Austin Convention Center is closing for a $1.6 billion redevelopment. The city is stressing that it will still be open for events business.
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.
What's New for Meetings and Events in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is a popular destination for meetings, events, and incentive travel. Here's a look at what's new.
Tapping Into Unexpected Moments to Elevate Events
Creating authentic and unexpected experiences is a surefire way to maintain attendee engagement, thus making your event much more valuable than a standard day inside a convention center.
What's New for Meetings and Events Across the U.S.
Explore what's new in terms of hotels, venues, airline routes and destination campaigns at 43 destinations across the U.S.
LA Convention Center Expansion Approved Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Los Angeles is now on track to unveil a major convention center expansion, just in time for the LA28 Games.
4 Ways to Bring the Surprise Travel Trend to Meetings
The trend for mystery trips is on the rise — but your destination doesn’t have to be a secret to be a surprise. We reveal how event planners can inject the unexpected into their next off-site meeting by seeking out classic activities with a dash of quirkiness, creativity, and place.
San Antonio Is Big on Events, and There’s Plenty More To Come
This Texas city's rich history and culture surprises many attendees. New hotels, an Alamo visitor center, and more are all being developed with groups in mind.
Atlantic City Supports Meaningful Meetings With New Education Series
Visit Atlantic City’s content program is designed to give event planners the resources and knowledge to intertwine sustainability into their entire programs and to get a better appreciation for the destination as a whole.
Andrea Cadotto: Detroit, a Community That Cares
Discover Detroit's ongoing transformation and the cutting-edge developments turning the city into a dynamic hub for major events.
Collision Conference in Toronto to Morph Into Web Summit Vancouver
Is Vancouver the new darling of the tech world? The provincial government is betting on it by partnering with a major conference to lure the tech community. The first of three confirmed editions is set for May 2025.