MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
From Branding to Butter Flights: Food that Resonates
Elite Catering + Event Professionals (ECEP) announce top culinary trends for 2026.
Exclusive: How Gen Z Is Rewriting the Rules of Corporate Events
Hall des Lumières Managing Director Harley Hendrix on immersive design, authentic storytelling, and why the passive audience is officially over, thanks to Gen Z.
Sensory-Driven Event Design: Five Top Tips
Memorable events intentionally engage all five senses, says ETHOS Event Collective.
IN DEMAND
A Champion Mindset Arrives for Tampa Meetings
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street’s new Stay Like a Champion program combines meetings with fitness, nutrition and restorative sleep.
GWI Launches Global Meetings Wellness Initiative
Spearheaded by two wellness industry innovators, GWI's new Meetings and Events Initiative puts wellness to work in group gatherings.
Omni Brings Back Drive-Ins and Festivals for Nation’s 250th
Omni Hotels & Resorts celebrates America’s 250th with programming inspired by classic traditions and milestone moments, creating festive group experiences.
SITES
Yellowknife: Magical Adventure in the Heart of Canada’s North
Yellowknife gives you the chance to slow down, take a breath and really take in the wonder of another place and moment.
EXPERT ADVICE
Exclusive: How Gen Z Is Rewriting the Rules of Corporate Events
Hall des Lumières Managing Director Harley Hendrix on immersive design, authentic storytelling, and why the passive audience is officially over, thanks to Gen Z.
Smarter Incentives, Stronger Impact
Incentive travel is becoming more focused and more thoughtful. It’s no longer just about sending top performers somewhere impressive—it’s about creating experiences that feel meaningful and worthwhile.
Florida: A Brighter Way to MeetSunshine isn’t Florida’s only attraction—the state’s meetings industry dazzles with options. From cosmopolitan convention spaces to magical event venues near world-famous theme parks and a hospitality culture that knows how to impress, Florida delivers exceptional meeting and incentive experiences.
Women in Meetings & IncentivesWhat do women want? Sigmund Freud famously asked that question nearly a hundred years ago. And though the now-debunked psychologist never found an answer for himself, we have some answers about what women in the meeting and incentive planning industries want—to be paid equally.
Sustainable Meetings Guide (2025)Anyone who’s been watching the industry for the past 10 years knows that sustainable practices at events have gone from being a secondary concern to a top priority for meetings and the venues they use.
Meetings: The Next GenerationThis year, members of Generation Z—born between 1997-2012—are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers in the workforce for the first time. They bring with them different expectations, different attitudes toward upper management and different views on the importance of work in their daily lives.
