Meeting & Event Design

Meeting & Event Design

Meetings Capitalized, a new program from Destination DC, offers roadmaps for unique, experiential events.

Destination DC Launches New Program for Planners

The Meetings Capitalized program offers roadmaps for planners to customize singular, experiential events in DC.
Joelle Morgan, Bishop-McCann Chief Experience Officer, on experience design strategies and outcomes.

Exclusive: Experience Design Strategies and Outcomes

Joelle Morgan, Bishop-McCann Chief Experience Officer, on how to integrate experience design into the business conversation.

Exclusive: Solving the Experience Design Connection Paradox

A new report from Encore and Boldpush finds a gap between what attendees want and what they get. We asked Encore's VP of Customer Experience and Insights why the gap persists — and what it takes to close it.
Hall des Lumières Managing Director Harley Hendrix

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.
Memorable events engage all five senses, including a sense of smell.

Sensory-Driven Event Design: Five Top Tips

Memorable events intentionally engage all five senses, says ETHOS Event Collective.

Turning NBA Moments Into Business Impact

NBA Experiences delivers customizable options for planners looking to create anything from VIP moments to full-scale event experiences.

The 5 Biggest Disruptors to Business Travel Right Now

How meeting professionals can tackle the biggest forces reshaping business travel today.

Planners: Get in the Game

Beyond mega-franchises like FIFA and the NFL, planners can build a more strategic playbook to drive new revenue.

EIC Looks at Who Gets to Be “In the Room”

Part of its Futures Landscape Series, the Events Industry Council is spotlighting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion this month.

Why Cultural Competency Is a Key Revenue Strategy

Seema Jain, Founder of Seva Global, explains why cultural competency is not just a good skill for planners to have, but an essential driver of revenue for their events.

Myrtle Beach Welcomes New Oceanfront Event Space

Oceanview venues and expansive lawns at The Ellie offer groups a flexible oceanfront setting in Myrtle Beach, with a “Pick Your Perks” incentive.
North American Pulse Survey cover

5 Trends Shaping Meetings in 2026

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

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.

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.