Sue Pelletier
Cvent’s New Integration to Add Event Marketing Intelligence
Cvent adds new LinkedIn ads integration to make it easier to securely sync between Cvent and LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
2026 World Cup Could Spike International Tourism
While the 2026 FIFA World Cup likely will bring a big bump up in international visitors to the U.S., there are some caveats.
Event Trends for 2026: Technology Meets Connection
Event trends for 2026 center around a careful balance between technology and community, according to a new report.
How to Keep the Engagement Going Post-Con
Post-con engagement is more important now than ever before — so much so that it could be said to define event success.
On Location: Monterey County, Calif.
Monterey County, Calif., is a seaside gem with a plethora of properties to support just about any meeting or event group’s goals.
GBTA Foundation Honored for Advancing Sustainable Procurement
The GBTA Foundation has been awarded the SPLC's 2025 Leadership Award in the Public Interest Advocate category for its sustainability work.
3 Top Incentive Legal Issues
Industry attorney Joshua Grimes explains some of the top legal issues facing incentive planners today.
Is Your Incentive Contract Quality-Controlled?
Despite the importance of the quality of the venue and the experience for incentive travel, most contracts are silent on quality.
Train Station Hotels: Next Stop, Meetings
Many historic train stations now have a second life as luxury hotels — and elegant meeting properties.
6 Big-Picture Meeting Trends
Venue and hospitality professionals weigh in on accessibility, international attendance, shifts in meeting formats and other big-picture meeting trends.
5 Meeting Must-Haves for 2026
Representatives from meeting and event venues share what their planner clients say are their must-haves for 2026.
Sustainable Business Travel: Bright Spots and Bottlenecks
Companies remain committed to sustainable business travel, but progress is slowing in some high-impact areas.
How to Leap the Planner-Attendee Value Gap
There's a gap between the glitz, glamour and big-name speakers planners think are big draws for attendees, and what attendees say they truly value.
Business Travel Optimism on the Rebound
A new survey from GBTA finds business travel professionals gaining in confidence as new patterns, policies and technologies redefine the industry.
