IN THIS EDITION
Rio Las Vegas draws first blood in the battle over resort fees. Will others follow?
Solutions for senior planners seeking upward mobility.
Did the ADA go too far by ejecting attendees from its conference?
Plus, the struggles of an Iran-based planner and reviving the industry’s event security coalition.
Read on below.
FEATURED STORIES
Rio Las Vegas Waives Resort Fees for Groups
by Andrea Doyle
As planners scrutinize every line item in event budgets, Rio Las Vegas is turning one of hospitality's most unpopular charges into a competitive advantage. The bigger question is whether other Vegas resorts will feel pressure to match it.
Meeting Planning’s Executive Ceiling Problem
by Barbara Scofidio
Senior planners often say they feel trapped in their roles, with no upward mobility. The good news is that there is opportunity beyond the meeting department.
Police Eject Attendees From Diabetes Conference — Did the Association Go Too Far?
by Andrea Doyle
As meetings become increasingly vulnerable to political tensions and activism, planners are forced to decide where to draw the line between free expression and disruption.
Louisville Tourism + Skift Meetings
Attendees are tired of forced fun. Learn how one destination has turned its entire downtown into an experience-rich environment that creates more meaningful connections.
WEBINAR
AI is everywhere in event tech right now. This webinar gives you a grounded, practical read on where AI is genuinely changing how events get planned and run — and where it isn't. Joining use to share their insights are:
Tess Vismale, CMP Fellow, DES, Co-Founder, Event Tech Atlas and Co-Host, The Event Tech Pull Up Podcast
Doug Muller, VP, Technology & Innovation, George P. Johnson
Vanessa Lovatt, Founder, Event Tech World
RECOGNITION
The Skift IDEA Awards features five meetings and events categories: hotels, venues & convention centers, destination marketing organizations, event technology, and cruise lines.
Submit your entry by July 1.
Great events are built on strategy, innovation, and the right resources. The Skift Meetings Toolkit is your go-to hub for best practices in managing meetings and events.
