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Mandalay Bay Completes $100 Million Remodel of Convention Center 

Skift Take Mandalay Bay’s $100 million convention center redesign, featuring cutting-edge technology and diverse new art installations, looks to set…

Nuweb Group: The Software House Powering The Ticketing Boom

The ticketing and event industry has seen massive growth in recent years, with new platforms making it easier than ever…

How Immersive Experiences Shine Throughout the U.S.

Skift Take Attendees are craving much more than education sessions and networking receptions. As event organizers try to cook up…

Legislative Action Day Converges Industry Leaders on Capitol Hill

Skift Take The U.S. business events industry employs 2.6 million Americans and drives $399 billion in direct spending annually. This…

The State of Association Meetings

Skift Take With fewer association meetings overall, the latest ICCA report reveals which destinations are gaining or losing market share…

UK Music urges party leaders to draw up “world-leading music strategy” in general election battle for votes

UK Music is urging party leaders to put music at the heart of their general election plans with a commitment…

Festival and outdoor event organisers are urged to continue vigilance in recovery of equipment with basket recoveries up 24%, supported by the Association of Independent Festivals

A national poster campaign from Bakers Basco, with support from the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has driven a 24% boost in recoveries of…

NEC Group hires Rachael Maguire as Head of Events for Conventions

NEC Group, the UK’s leading live events business, announces that Rachael Maguire has joined the team as Head of Events…

7 Ways Tech Can Drive Better Event Data and High-Quality Leads

Skift Take According to research from the Events Industry Council, exhibitors generate an average of 38 new leads from each…

Event Sustainability Live 2024 Announces Call for Speakers

Event Sustainability Live (ESL) is excited to announce the opening of its Call for Speakers for its second edition, set…