How might the AEG Facilities/SMG deal — the latest move in the mergers-and-acquisitions game that is reshaping the meetings and events industry — impact you?

What will associations be talking about most this year? Association management and services company SmithBucklin explores that question in its 16th annual Circuit publication.

A new report reveals that the United States is losing appeal for international tourists, which raises the question of how the country is perceived among international delegates.

As Airbnb eyes opportunities to attract more event attendees and other business travelers, roadblocks loom on the horizon.

The UFI European Conference is to take place in Birmingham in May, just weeks after the U.K. is expected to split from the EU. That offers attendees a firsthand look at a changing global landscape.

Two documentaries explore the fallout from the Titanic of event planning — and event strategists weigh in.

In December, the premier of South Australia, in a joint announcement with the Australian prime minister, said Adelaide would be the home of Australia’s new A$41m Space Agency. And it all began with a business event.

The longest U.S. government shutdown in history went into effect on Dec. 22, 2018, and came to a close on Jan. 25, 2019. What that 35-day period made clear is that event organizers need to be prepared for a potential government shutdown at any time.

Tina Wehmeir shares a look at the EIC’s roadmap to redefine the organization’s strategic plan, which includes a thoughtful expansion of its international footprint.

Mass alerts about an emergency situation might actually incite panic at an event. Here’s a more strategic — and safer — way to send text notifications. 

The most glaring of five realities of the B2B buyer — that three out of four B2B buyers conduct the majority of their research before talking to a salesperson — remains a major issue a year after we first discussed it.

New research aims to determine what inspires attendees to book inside — or outside — the block.