News & Trends

What’s happening — or coming up next — in the meetings and events world and beyond.

What Does It Take for the Events Industry to Be Sustainable?

A group of participants at the inaugural Convene 4 Climate brainstormed actionable tactics the business events industry needs to take so that we can accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.

BY Michelle Russell December 12, 2024

How Climate Change is Changing Travel

A new study reporting on consumer travel trends holds lessons for business event organizers.

BY Barbara Palmer December 12, 2024

Trends Report 2025: Help — and Bleisure Time — Wanted

Hotel staffing shortages and bleisure trips will impact meeting professionals’ planning efforts — and their attendees’ experiences — in 2025. Part of Convene’s Annual Events Industry Forecast.

BY Casey Gale December 12, 2024

Event Predictions for 2025

From AI to data to video, there’s a lot for event organizers to consider in the coming year — and mdg’s team has some recommendations on what to focus on.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes December 11, 2024

Planners Respond to Fatal Food Allergy Reaction at an Event

An influencer attendee died at a recent event from an allergic reaction to the food she consumed, serving as a “stark reminder” of event planners’ responsibility to keep attendees safe, according to event professional Shameka Jennings.

BY Casey Gale December 9, 2024

Room Set: Volvo Cars’ Woodland Wonderland

For the debut of Volvo’s new line of electric SUVs — and a signature scent — an ethereal, forest-inspired event felt only natural.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst December 9, 2024

Budget Woes Top List of Event Planners’ Biggest Challenges

Results from Convene’s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey show that a dramatic increase in AV costs — plus rising fees from venues and hotels — are straining planners’ budgets.

BY Magdalina Atanassova and Michelle Russell December 9, 2024

Trends Report 2025: Event Attendees as Consumers First

How consumer behavior trends translate to business events: Meeting participants also are seeking connection with purpose. Part of Convene’s Annual Events Industry Forecast.

BY Curt Wagner December 6, 2024

Trends Report 2025: Meeting and Event ‘Destination Dupes’

A longtime event site-selection strategy is gaining strength — and it has a twin tactic on the leisure side. Part of Convene’s Annual Events Industry Forecast.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst December 6, 2024

Trends Report 2025: An Eye on AI and the Planet

Event professionals’ proficiency using AI tools continues to grow. How about their green skills? Part of Convene’s Annual Events Industry Forecast.

BY Casey Gale December 6, 2024

Trends Report 2025: Will Event Tech Costs Fuel Low-Tech Options?

The demand to create high-tech, awe-inducing spectacles at events could stretch planners’ budgets to the limit. Part of Convene’s Annual Events Industry Forecast.

BY Barbara Palmer December 6, 2024

Trends Report 2025: The Rise of Humans in an AI World

A longtime event site-selection strategy is gaining strength — and it has a twin tactic on the leisure side. Part of Convene’s Annual Events Industry Forecast.

BY Barbara Palmer December 6, 2024

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