Smaller cities generally have more availability, offering planners greater flexibility and allowing for more collaborative partnerships with convention and visitor bureaus and destination management companies,

In today’s competitive meetings landscape, food and beverage (F&B) isn’t just a line item — it’s a defining part of the attendee experience.

Networking and learning are two common expectations for anyone attending an event. For planners tasked with the latter, it can be a tall order to make content engaging, easy to understand and enjoyable.

A proactive approach to event security allows planners to be more creative and bolder in other areas of the event because they know they have a safety net.

Event planners are in the business of looking ahead and being prepared for whatever comes their way. It’s what they do. But what’s also important is finding the right tools to help make their jobs easier.

From promotional mailers and other printed materials and signage to travel emissions, single-use plastics and substantial solid waste, there’s no dispute that in-person meetings leave a considerable carbon footprint in their wake.

Planners who embrace change readiness are strategic thinkers who can increase their agility in accommodating changing client needs and preferences.

Today’s meeting and event planners are focusing more on creating opportunities for individuals to have multi-dimensional experiences, allowing attendees to participate from a different perspective.

Today’s meeting planners and event marketers are recognizing the vast impact influencers can have on events while resonating with attendees.

Luxury resorts provide exactly what many companies want today — top-of-the-line security and absolute luxury where executives, VIPs and attendees can come and go and meet away from other groups