5 Meeting Trends for 2018
From live streaming of sessions to locavore teambuilding, here are 5 meeting trends for 2018 identified by Benchmark's properties.
World Wildlife Fund Finds Footing in the Tourism Industry
Food waste, sourcing food and beverage and responsible destination experiences are three of the biggest challenges that sustainable meetings face.
Blue Jean Events Customizes Amenity Experiences
Sophisticated attendees have grown used to the standard corporate amenities, from watches to sunglasses to designer bags. A number of stars are shaking up the standard norm, among them Blue Jean Events.
My No. 1 Professional Goal for the New Year Is…
"My No. 1 professional goal for the New Year is to continue to organize our company to make it more profitable and efficient."
Make Your Multigenerational Meetings a Success With These 5 Tips
Here are five key factors for meeting planners to consider when planning multigenerational meetings.
5 Planners Speak Out On Hotel Points
The goal of hotel points is to reward loyalty, but do they influence decisions—and if companies accept them, how do they put them to use?
3 Ways to Stay Healthy While Meeting in Monterey & Beyond
California's Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau released a list of ways to stay healthy while meeting by the sea.
3 Jaw-Dropping Golf Courses in Mexico
Ancient ruins to ocean views, here are three of the top-rated golf courses in Mexico.
See Me, Feel Me, Hear Me—Making Sense of Non-Verbal Experiences
We have been playing with our senses since birth, and as planners, we sometimes forget the importance of non-verbal contact.
How to Plan More Accessible Meetings
Here are nine tips Matthias Schultze, managing director of the German Convention Bureau, suggests for meeting planners looking to make meetings more accessible.
Addressing the Culture Gap at Global Meetings
With attendees traveling from all over and meetings being hosted in foreign countries, here are three ways that meeting planners can at least begin to address the culture gap.
What’s Hot in Event Decor for 2018?
These top event decor trends—from mixing rustic and metallic to splashing the room with gold— will shape the look of special events in 2018.
My Meeting Planner Role Model Is…
Industry experts weigh in on their meeting planner role models.
How to Use a USP to Supercharge Your Trade Show Exhibit
A company’s USP makes its product stand out against the competition, but the same thing can happen to help your trade show booth stand out as well.













