Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

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.
cover of Eventbrite’s Social Study 2026

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.
Talma Travel Solutions

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.

Community Building, Grateful-Dead Style

What the Grateful Dead can teach event planners about building communities that last.
The SITE Global Conference in Abu Dhabi Feb 12-15 offers worldwide networking, education and destination immersion.

SITE Global Meets in Abu Dhabi Feb 12-15

The 2026 SITE conference offers worldwide networking, industry education and destination discovery.
Mark your calendar for important MICE meetings in 2026.

MICE Meetings 2026: Save the Date

Meeting globally from Abu Dhabi to Indianapolis, industry associations offer robust networking and education in the year ahead.

The Hidden Costs Behind Immersive Event Decor

How planners can avoid budget shock when incorporating immersive event decor in their meetings and events.

Amex GBT “Illuminated” Caesars Forum

The 14th annual Amex GBT INTER[action] "illuminated" Caesars Forum with the power of connection, inspiration and energy.
Las Vegas predicted to be top business travel destination in 2026 by AMEX GBT survey.

Las Vegas Scores #1 in AMEX GBT 2026 Destination Ranking

Las Vegas named top North American travel destination of 2026 by The American Express Global Business Travel Meetings and Events Forecast.