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The tight labor market is fueling demand for freelance services in the event industry. For their part, planners are moving into freelance work for greater flexibility, relief from career burnout, and the chance to focus on aspects of the job they enjoy most.  

As the hype around hybrid events continues, mobile event apps are once again key to delivering a cohesive and engaging experience for both online and onsite audiences. Selecting the right mobile event technology has never been more important.

Given the projected recovery of in-person events, many are speculating that virtual event tech may not be as hot as it once was. In light of the recent layoffs at Hopin, we asked event tech industry leaders how they see the sector evolving from here.

Digitell announced Tuesday it had been acquired by BroadcastMed in a deal struck back in December that brings one of event technology’s legacy players under the umbrella of a well-established medical content firm.

The party house problem is a persistent one in the short-term rental industry. The more industrywide collaboration the better.

Meeting planning has always been a pressure-cooker of a job, but the challenges of the pandemic may be creating a mental health crisis for many event professionals. Getting mental health support is crucial, but where and how can event professionals get it?

In this recent webinar, Travelzoo and Accor joined Skift to explore traveler sentiment in today’s unique moment. The panelists identified key ways travel brands across every industry sector can inspire potential customers, turn traveler dreams into reality, and kickstart the drive to revive their businesses.

In this video, CrowdRiff CEO Dan Holowack sits down with Skift President Carolyn Kremins to discuss how user-generated visual stories created by locals, visitors, and partners can be used for destination storytelling to drive recovery as travel returns.

It would be fantastic if 2021 would see 100 million mainland Chinese traveling overseas. The first huge swell is touted to begin during the Lunar New Year holiday in February. But like a horoscope, it's just a prediction. Still, destinations are wise not to be caught off-guard should the big moment happens.