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
/Meetings/Maxime%20Eduardo/Naboo-Leans-Into-AI-Aggressive-Pricing-in-Bid-to-D.png?n=7348&tr=w-262%2Ch-148%2Cfo-auto "Naboo Leans Into AI, Aggressive Pricing in Bid to Disrupt M&E")
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
/Meetings/Kari%20Wendel/Install-a-Solution-Before-Going-to-SMM-Bid%3f-HRS-Sa.jpg?n=2231&tr=w-262%2Ch-148%2Cfo-auto "Install a Solution Before Going to SMM Bid? HRS Says, “Do It.”")
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
Navan Integrates BoomPop into Meetings PlatformBy Michael B. BakerNavan has integrated AI-powered event planning platform BoomPop into its Meetings & Events platform, enabling use of BoomPop's sourcing and meetings... KEEP READING
Wyndham Adds New Tools to Group Booking PlatformBy Julie SickelWyndham Hotels & Resorts has upgraded its direct group booking platform to offer real-time visibility, customizable booking pages and centralized... KEEP READING
Altour Hires New Tech, MICE Sales LeadersBy Michael B. BakerAltour has named new VPs to lead global MICE sales and product management as part of a slate of new hires, the TMC announced Thursday. ... KEEP READING
Salesforce-Native Meetings App Unveils New Platform VisionBy Lauren ArenaBlackthorn, a Salesforce-native event management app, unveiled its new platform vision incorporating AI tools to improve efficiency for event... KEEP READING
Event Tech Platform Naboo Raises $70M in Series B FundingBy Lauren ArenaNaboo, a Paris-based event tech start-up, raised $70 million in Series B funding to expand into the U.S. market, planning rapid scaling and new hires by... KEEP READING
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