Meeting & Event Design

Meeting & Event Design

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.

Community Building, Grateful-Dead Style

What the Grateful Dead can teach event planners about building communities that last.