Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

Planning with purpose can achieve lasting impact, says Destination Canada study.

Planning with Purpose: Tips from Destination Canada’s New Study

Destination Canada Business Events' Legacy & Impact report reveals the drivers of impactful planning.

Rail Travel Gaining Momentum Across the U.S.

Rail trail across the country is being upgraded in both ground speed and scheduling as a sustainable alternative to fly and drive travel.
David T. Stevens' top tips for planners on how to peel back fack wellness narratives.

Wellness for Real: Top Tips for Meetings and Events

David T. Stevens, PMED, Co-Founder of Olympian Meeting, on how to peel back false wellness narratives.
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Book Review: How We Gather Matters

How We Gather Matters is is a can’t-put-it-down page-turner that will make you rethink not just how you plan events, but how your events can change the world.

Tourism Australia Launches Guide to Indigenous Places

Tourism Australia is launching an indigenous places guide, giving groups a new way to experience the world's oldest living cultures.

Are Your Clients Building a ‘Culture of Recognition’?

IRF's new report examines how good reward program design enhances the effort to weave recognition into everyday culture.
Experiential activities for groups and revitalized meeting spaces at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach.

Experiential Meetings at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach

Revitalized meeting spaces and experiential activities for groups at a prime beachfront location.
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Exclusive: Pro Cost-Saving Tips, Part 1

Prevue recently tapped Innov8 Meeting & Events’ Cheryl Payne to learn some innovative cost-saving tips.
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Exclusive: Pro Cost-Saving Tips, Part 2

Looking for cost-saving tips you can use when negotiating with hotels about fees, surcharges and AV? Here are some strategies from Innov8's Cheryl Payne.

Ottawa Tourism Launches Responsible Events Guide

Ottawa Tourism has launched its Responsible Events Guide, a practical resource designed to help event planners make more sustainable choices.

How a DMO Can Help Planners in These Challenging Times

Rebecca DeLuca, Vice President of Destination Sales, LVCVA, on how planners can effectively work with a DMO.

Authentic Indigenous Inclusion Deepens Cultural Connections

Including the area's indigenous community provides attendees with a deeper experience and a closer connection to local culture and history. 

Take the IMEX Frankfurt Wellbeing Challenge

If you're attending IMEX Frankfurt, the Wellbeing Challenge Team Competition is a great teambuilding option. Plus: prizes!

Decoding Event Dress Codes

Selecting the right dress codes for events is more than a logistical detail—it shapes the ambiance and influences guest comfort.