IN THIS EDITION
How Spirit Airlines’ shutdown impacts already tight event budgets.
The small Dutch city of Maastricht putting its newly expanded capacity to the test with the European Stroke Organisation Conference in town.
How Orlando, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale are expanding their convention infrastructure to meet growing demand.
Read on below.
FEATURED STORIES
Spirit’s Shutdown Is One More Cost Squeeze on Events
by Andrea Doyle
Airlines are replacing Spirit's routes, but not its ultra-low-cost fares. For planners already navigating rising costs, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Can a Small City Handle a Big Conference? Maastricht Puts Itself to the Test
by Miguel Neves
The European Stroke Organisation has hosted its last five conferences in Helsinki, Basel, Munich, Lyon and Milan. This week it’s gathering somewhere much smaller — and harder to reach.
These Three Florida Convention Hubs Just Keep Growing
by Barbara Scofidio
Orlando, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale keep developing their convention infrastructures to meet growing demand — and there’s no end in sight.
Visit KC + Skift Meetings
The 10-year journey involves a new airport terminal, immersive cultural experiences, and some love from the likes of Taylor Swift and Paul Rudd.
RECOGNITION
Skift IDEA Awards’ final price increase is tomorrow, May 8. Save $50 on your entry before it goes to full price.
Submit your entry to Skift IDEA Awards in five meetings and events categories: hotels, venues & convention centers, destination marketing organizations, event technology, and cruise lines.
Lock in the lowest price today, then complete your entry by July 1.
🧰 Skift Meetings Toolkit
Your go-to hub for best practices in managing meetings and events.
Sponsored by Ottawa Tourism
