Miguel Neves

2 days ago | meetings.skift.com | Miguel Neves

The event tech sector continues to transform, and artificial intelligence is a major trend shaping developments. Some event tech companies focus on using AI to improve networking suggestions or lead recommendations based on engagement data. Meanwhile, others use it for real-time support through voice and text. AI is also powering event marketing consulting tools and travel management insights. Furthermore, it enables automated live streaming using robotic cameras.

1 week ago | meetings.skift.com | Barbara Scofidio |Miguel Neves

According to the latest United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics, the three fastest-developing cities for hotel development are in the South: Dallas with 204 projects (23,669 rooms), Atlanta with 168 projects (19,431 rooms), and Nashville with 130 (17,029 rooms) The types of venues being built and undergoing renovations run the gamut from convention centers (Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the Savannah Convention Center in...

1 week ago | meetings.skift.com | Barbara Scofidio |Miguel Neves

The Midwest has always been a popular spot for meetings industry gatherings, with Meeting Professionals International’s 2025 WEC coming to St. Louis this June. Chicago is a main chapter hub for every industry association, and Minneapolis is home to the headquarters of several of the major incentive houses. Hotel investment in the region is booming, particularly in major cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, as well as secondary and tertiary markets  like Omaha and Des Moines.

1 week ago | meetings.skift.com | Barbara Scofidio |Miguel Neves

The long-awaited reopening of the Waldorf Astoria has again been delayed to the fall, with planners eager to get a peek at the Art Deco Park Avenue landmark, the flagship of Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. Already highly sought-after is Convene’s new location in Hudson Yards, which is set to reopen in September, with views of the city’s iconic skyline from the 24th floor.

2 weeks ago | meetings.skift.com | Miguel Neves

Geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration dominated conversations at IMEX Frankfurt 2025, emerging as a key concern in both education sessions and informal discussions on the show floor. Despite the backdrop, the event wrapped Thursday with a strong showing: 13,000 attendees and more than 4,000 buyers participated in 67,000 pre-scheduled meetings over three days — figures that CEO Carina Bauer said matched pre-pandemic levels.