Meeting Planner Resources

"Wellness tourism is a $494 billion industry, and the latest trends survey from the IRF showed that more than 50% of planners are increasing the inclusion of wellness/well-being activities in their meetings and incentive travel programs. That's why we created Meet Well."

Just like theater, the size, physical environment, flexibility of staging and all the moving parts affect the outcome.

Here are three simple ways to make your event more welcoming for LGBT and minority attendees.

Foodie attendees enjoy interactive cooking and prep stations and food with a nostalgic as well as an international flair.

In this What I Know, industry professionals discuss how they've anticipated diversity.

In her Eventcellany blog, sustainability expert Shawna McKinley of MeetGreen offers the following alternatives to using PVC at events.

Driven by the trend among consumers valuing experiences over material things, meetings are undergoing a profound transformation and becoming more experiential.

The Convention Industry Council organized the first-ever Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 14, 2016, in conjunction with Meetings Mean Business.

The spa's expert aromatherapist will guide attendees on a journey of self-discovery via scent.

Meandering paths guide guests through the public spaces, expanding on the idea that straight lines do not exist in nature.

Keep your event from melting by addressing three key meeting elements: attendance, enthusiasm and exciting topics.

Piggybacking its launch of Skype Translator last year, Microsoft will start to roll out its live captioning feature for meeting broadcasts in 40 languages.

"We recommend that meeting planners speak directly to potential host hotels about their experiences with LGBT groups and the diversity training their staff has had to ensure a high comfort level for attendees."

"If you’re a technology company, why give out lollipops or a tin of paper clips? Event giveaways should be relevant to both your company and your audience."