According to a study published by the World Scholarship Vault last year, event planning was ranked as the third-most stressful job in the world.

“Health & wellness” is more than an expression for the meetings and events industry — it’s become a driving force.

As the industry and the nation continue to recover from the COVID pandemic and record-breaking inflation while grappling with worldwide turmoil, wellness is crucial.

Experts agree that wellness travel is at the top of everyone’s minds right now.

Balancing the demands of work with family responsibilities remains one of the most talked-about issues for parents today…

The COVID-19 pandemic has created myriad challenges for the meetings and events within the medical community…

Meeting fatigue is common among attendees who sit too long and too often, especially during lengthy and tightly scheduled programs. More attendees are requesting physical activities ranging from stretching and yoga breaks to exercise classes and fitness-related teambuilding activities.

The idea of incorporating elements of health and wellness into meetings is no longer out of the box or trendy.

Americans are experiencing stress like never before. Unfortunately, the meetings and events environment is one of the highest stress-inducing industries in which to work.

Companies with wellness benefits had 25 percent lower sick leave, workers compensation claims, and health and disability insurance costs, but fewer than 10 percent of companies nationwide offer a formal, comprehensive wellness program.