Meetings and Events Industry News

Besides stripping away the fundamental rights of an already marginalized group, the stack of "Bathroom Bills" piling up in state legislatures around the country will only drive away meetings and conventions, and the valuable economic income they bring with them.

There's a new focus on tech for the everyman, and everywoman, rather than just the usual crowd of "tech bros."

Sometimes, event planners need more than just a to-do list; they need a spark. That's where these 30 motivational quotes come in. Save, share, and look back on this collection to reflect or serve as a reminder when you lack motivation.

Many of today's big travel and tech megatrends — such as co-working spaces, virtual reality, and sharing accommodations — are disrupting the meetings and events industry in 2017.

Virtual reality is finally going mainstream in 2017. Travel brands and event planners are leveraging that demand to engage their audiences in more impactful ways, which is proving to drive higher conversion rates.

The work-from-anywhere force is on the rise, but face-to-face time with co-workers remains vital. For their internal gatherings, some remote teams have found co-living spaces can offer a better environment for bonding than traditional meeting venues.

It's been a big couple of weeks for the meetings and events industry since the Presidential Inauguration. Record levels of live streaming and data-driven community engagement rallied people to come together around common causes, which the meetings industry can learn from.

Right now, it means polarization, little conversation, and a lot of anxiety.

The upscale meetings, events, and incentive travel market is seeing a spike in demand for more immersive and experiential connectivity to improve networking and learning environments.

Mass personalization, artificial intelligence, and ubiquitous connectivity were three of the big megatrends at CES 2017 this month, which offer significant strategies for new innovation in the meetings and events industry.