Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

Ayan Zalaat hotel in Mongolia is a luxurious and restorative incentive destination.

Mongolia’s New Swoonworthy Destination

Ayan Zalaat Hotel & Spa near Mongolia’s capital city welcomes groups for singular, culturally grounded experiences.
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5 Trends Shaping Meetings in 2026

The latest North American Pulse Survey finds that while confidence is wobbling, activity remains steady.

A Student-Maritz Partnership Rethinks Event Materials

Maritz partnered with a group of students at the University of Texas at Austin to find more sustainable solutions for common event materials.

Wordly Enhances Mobile-First Translation App

Wordly introduces mobile-first enhancements to translation app, expanding onsite and hybrid event accessibility.

European Planners Connect at MPI’s EMEC

Held at the SLS Barcelona, the 37th EMEC brought thought-provoking ideas and solutions to an international audience.

SITE Global Conference 2026: Incentives, Elevated

The SITE Global Conference in Abu Dhabi aimed to set the stage for incentive travel’s next era.

Fan Fest Turns Royalton Resorts Into FIFA Game-Day Hubs

Royalton Hotels & Resorts will debut Royalton Fan Fest during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pairing live match viewing with customizable group experiences for planners.
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Time for Events to Get Real

Check out these live-experience trends that are resetting and reshaping events in 2026.

Top Event Trends for 2026

How to design intentional events in a year of challenges and change? A new Cvent report offers guidance.
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Talma Travel Solutions Reveals Trends Shaping Corporate Travel in 2026

Talma Travel Solutions has identified five major trends that are shaping the future of business travel in 2026.
Despite flat budgets and geopolitical uncertainty, the incentive industry outlook is optimistic, says IRF 2026 Trends Report.

IRF 2026 Trends Report Signals New Layers of Complexity

Despite flat budgets and geopolitical uncertainty, the incentives industry outlook is optimistic, says IRF study.

Exclusive: The Rise of Micro-Events: Small Rooms, Big Impact

A Q&A with GoGather’s Katie Moser Stuck on why intimate, highly curated gatherings are reshaping event strategy.

Exclusive: What’s Trending Now in Trade Shows

Experiential marketing expert Andrew Reid delves into the forces reshaping trade shows and live events.
Nostalgia and comfort food are among the 2026 F&B trends for events.

F&B Trends: A Feast for the Senses

Red meat, comfort food and no-alcohol drinks are forecast to be popular F&B choices at events this year.