Travel and spend management platform Engine has added event management capabilities to its group travel offering. Engine Groups now offers self-serve booking for room blocks, tailored hotel recommendations, a dedicated event page, and a real-time dashboard. In H1 2026, over 460,000 room nights were booked through Engine Groups, growing more than fivefold year over year.
SAP Concur published a blog on event management challenges and trends in regulated industries. Common challenges include venue selection and logistics, budget management, and ROI and measurable outcomes. Trends include hybrid and virtual events, personalization and customization, and sustainability and green initiatives. Event management platforms can help with centralized coordination, budget tracking, and reporting.
SAP Concur announced the availability of Concur Event Management by Groupize, a new solution extension that centralizes all aspects of meeting and event planning and management. It offers controls and compliance, duty of care, spend governance, and employee experience, and integrates with Concur Travel to simplify attendee registration and travel booking.