New data from Skift Meetings reports that 47% of corporate meeting budgets remained flat in 2026, while attendee costs continue to rise.
For event professionals, this is a good reminder to drive more value from every part of the experience:
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Choosing an event destination is about more than logistics. Attendees are considering the entire experience when deciding whether a trip is worth it.
Trade Show Executive looks at why desirability, possibility and partnership matter for events: https://t.co/YbC5PCQa9A
Gen Z's expectations impact how we think about meetings and events. #EventProfs should keep in mind their desire for meetings that create real connection versus “career bargains” when planning
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GLP-1s are impacting more than grocery baskets and restaurant menus -- they are also impacting event food and beverage purchases too.
Trade Show Executive looks at how event planners are adapting to this trend: https://t.co/X0l8yb2KVo
Live events create spaces for people to connect, belong & build relationships, something digital fatigue can’t replace.
A thoughtful read from Meetings Today on events as a response to the global loneliness epidemic:
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Skift Meetings found nearly 1 in 3 companies spend $10M+ annually on meetings, with 20% dedicating a team to manage it. The report highlighted the importance of due diligence w/production partners. Start by understanding #AV estimates; more on our blog: https://t.co/gwaSCQqbJv
Pensacola’s event scene is growing!
Supposey Ballroom at Granada Square is coming to Cervantes Street in 2026, filling the void for a large scale event venue in the area
Read more:
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New data: The average session attendance dropped from 5.3 to 4.2 sessions per attendee as scheduled meetings increased.
If #AI can summarize the content later, what is driving attendance?
Interesting read from @SkiftMeetings https://t.co/4ioDgo2jjB
40 years of event tech evolution: From slide projectors and paper brochures to touchscreens, QR codes and tap-to-pay.
While the tools have changed, the value of face-to-face connection remains the same. https://t.co/USoaqtn3CM
Big meeting and evens scene news for West Palm Beach
Plans are moving forward for a new 400-room hotel near the Palm Beach County Convention Center, complete with two stories of meeting and event space.
Read more: https://t.co/Z3sOlPijrs
Looking for some inspiration? @BizBash presents more than 30 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From L’Oréal, FX, Amika, and More https://t.co/9phAGiX2sI
Five Takeaways for Medical Planners From PCMA’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Report https://t.co/4Q8RSXfQCz
The report looks at the ongoing transformation: budgets are tightening, clinician attention is spread thin, and the competition for both is coming from inside the industry
Omar Johnson: In the AI Era, Human Judgment Is the Real Differentiator https://t.co/BvzFlG5Xt6
The founder and CEO of Øpus Intelligence says the future of events is a shift from one-time moments to vital engines of brand community and intelligence
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Swag That Works: The New Rules for Trade Show Giveaways https://t.co/bez5WGcH6e
“...branded merchandise offers a compelling combination of audience engagement, brand recall and environmental efficiency"
How Beverage Culture is Weaving its way into Trade Show Programs https://t.co/lwVGTiXDDO
Beverage culture is exploding, and exhibitors are turning to unique hot and cold non-alcoholic sips to deliver deliciousness along with engagement throughout their trade show programs
Can a Game Enhance the Expo Hall Experience? https://t.co/hL7CbRqWv6
Expo Punch List Game is a new engagement initiative that encourages attendees to visit participating exhibitor booths, start conversations, learn about products/services & spend more intentional time #AssnChat
Construction begins on $540M convention headquarters hotel https://t.co/VknPWHtsLa
Cincinnati leaders are breaking ground on the $540M convention headquarters hotel to make the First Financial Center more competitive in attracting major conventions and large-scale meetings
New IMEX white paper: “Place leadership and the business events sector” https://t.co/DaLyInRIJ4
The new research reveals a fundamental shift in how people interact with destinations, creating new opportunities for business events and convention bureaus.
The New Meeting VIP Experience https://t.co/TapBwZ0FQx
Upscale perks bring event revenue, but can alienate the rank and file. How some pros avoid breaking the bank while creating a sense of inclusion.
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