At Melbourne gathering, executives consider what tech challenges will mean for the business events industry and are urged to harness their power to transform communities.

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

The “Check Out Suite” will reward guests who want to share more time with their families and less time on sharing status updates.

The self-proclaimed ‘AI Growth Capital of Europe’ draws some of the globe’s key AI events.

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

A city audit of VisitDallas offers a reminder that the vital economic contribution that CVBs make needs to be consistently spelled out to local lawmakers and residents.

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.

What should strategists expect this year and next?

Event planners who have cited safety and security at destinations as a major worry are increasing their emphasis on planning for emergencies.

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.