Changing technology affects almost every facet of our professional as well as our personal lives, and it’s no different in the meetings game.

Here’s a peek into the inside scoop from the perspective of professionals, who share their challenges and their tips. So, pour a cup of coffee, keep reading and keep in mind — you’re not alone.

A top-tier resort course is generally a welcome feature, whether the event is an incentive, sales training conference, annual meeting or client-facing program. The same is true of a luxury spa, which provides the ultimate respite from the rigors of the meeting schedule.

Offering healthier food options, fitness and stress reduction programs show attendees that the company cares and helps them lead by example with their clients.

We went to the experts, planners, to find out which, if any, trends are rising to the top and where incentives may be in the next year.

Keeping high-level meetings on the down-low makes site selection especially challenging for insurance and financial services company meeting professionals.

Meetings provide an opportunity to visit new destinations and learn about the things that make them exciting and different.

From regulatory and other challenges to trends for the coming year.

A symbiotic relationship between a company’s meeting planner and the golf director at a resort is the key to a smooth golf program for a corporate group.

Food is known as the great human equalizer, and can be a fantastic way to bridge any differences and to experience local flavor. And bringing a local holiday or custom to life in your event offers a wealth of potential “wow” moments in the cuisine.