Meetings and Events Industry News

Wellness is taking over the world. The trend is now driving billions in annual consumer spending and, in the process, is reshaping the broader travel industry. That impact naturally extends to meetings and events, which are rapidly integrating wellness and mindfulness elements into programs small and large.

Background on the rapid rise of wellness in meetings and events Interviews with meeting planners on best practices for integrating wellness into programs Insights on the changing consumer preferences impacting…

As event technology companies continue to grow, they’re attracting interest from investors who see promise in the sector. The jury is still out on who will be the eventual winners in a super-fragmented global marketplace.

You can’t really fight the contemporary addiction to smartphones. Instead, come up with creative ways to inject events with IRL engagement accompanied by digital tools that enhance the event experience.

In the era of smartphones, the traditional meeting format of a presenter with a slide deck is no longer acceptable. Meeting organizers are deploying various strategies to keep attendees focused.

Kansas City has developed into a prime meeting destination through its smartly connected infrastructure, innovative, yet accessible amenities, and a downtown that doubles as an urban playground.

Event organizers need to do a better job educating attendees on the perks of booking a hotel stay in their room block. Otherwise, more people will simply book through the channels they prefer.

It turns out loyalty status and the power of the corporate card are a couple of reasons conference attendees don’t book inside a hotel block. Event organizers should do a better job informing attendees of the perks that come from booking with the group.

Meetings designed around flexible spaces are a great idea, but they increase both cost and complexity for planners who may not have the proper resources to make the most of them.

Venues are enticing meeting planners with innovative and technology-driven flexible meeting spaces. Meeting planners have embraced these creative spaces but a major challenge remains: budget.