MGME Acquires Key Meetings & EventsBy Lauren ArenaMeeting and events specialist MGME, part of host travel agency InteleTravel, has acquired San Francisco-based Key Meetings & Events for an undisclosed... KEEP READING
Engine Expands Group Booking CapabilitiesBy Lauren ArenaTravel and spend management platform Engine has added event management capabilities to its group travel offering. ... KEEP READING
Cvent Tech Roadmap: Candyland of AI UpgradesBy Elizabeth WestThe roadmap kickstarts the first phase of Cvent's $1 billion tech investment over the next three years, according to the company.... KEEP READING
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'Presence Premium' Amps Event ValueAn increasingly digital world is driving more value to in-person events. At the same time, Cvent will invest $1 billion in tech and AI to curate the... KEEP READING
Meetings Travel Platform TempoTrip Integrates with CventBy Lauren ArenaTempoTrip has improved travel booking workflows for Cvent users and plans deeper API integration by Q4 2026 for enhanced synchronization.... KEEP READING
Nowadays Enables Planning Via AI Tools with MCP ServerBy Michael B. BakerAI corporate event planning platform Nowadays has launched a Model Context Protocol server, which allows users to source and manage meetings directly... KEEP READING
Event Production Specialist Encore Files for IPO Amid Financial LossesBy Lauren ArenaEvent services company Encore has filed paperwork with the SEC for a $500 million IPO to reduce its $2.3 billion debt despite consecutive financial... KEEP READING
Cvent Ranks 2026 Top Meetings Destinations and HotelsBy Lauren ArenaCvent announced the top meetings destinations and hotels for 2026, based on $20 billion in event volume. Orlando leads North America destinaitons, with... KEEP READING
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Naboo Leans Into AI, Aggressive Pricing in Bid to Disrupt M&EEvent tech start-up Naboo focuses on AI-driven procurement software for enterprise clients, disrupting the meetings and events industry with aggressive... KEEP READING
Hickory Adds Event Ticketing Capabilities with Tickitto IntegrationBy Michael B. BakerGlobal corporate travel alliance Hickory Global Partners has added the ability to book live events and experiences through an integration with Tickitto,... KEEP READING
Cvent Completes ON24 AcquisitionBy Lauren ArenaCvent has acquired ON24 for $400 million to enhance its marketing automation and lead generation capabilities.... KEEP READING
Bizzabo to Launch AI Attendee CopilotBy Lauren ArenaBizzabo will launch "Bizzy," an AI-powered attendee assistant, in Q2 to enhance event experiences via their mobile app.... KEEP READING
Survey: Companies Expect to Ramp Up 2026 M&E SpendBy Lauren ArenaThe vast majority of companies expect meetings and events budgets to increase or stay flat year over year in 2026, according to a new survey by FCM... KEEP READING
Cost Pressure and Geopolitics Weighing on MeetingsBy Lauren ArenaCost pressures and geopolitical tensions are impacting the global meetings industry, with rising expenses and safety concerns influencing planning and... KEEP READING
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Install a Solution Before Going to SMM Bid? HRS Says, “Do It.”In a novel switcheroo of long-held best practices that urge would-be strategic meetings management practitioners to map a precise strategy and only then... KEEP READING
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