Meetings and Events Industry News

Andre Cholewinski of the American Physical Society champions supporting local causes over boycotting destinations. His forward-thinking approach to responsible event planning fosters positive change without sacrificing community engagement.

If your meetings are not inclusive and attendees don't feel respected, valued, or emotionally safe, they may disengage. Diversity, for diversity's sake, is not enough.

Another glance into the crystal ball for events in 2024 this time by Marriott International predicts a few grand trends including the return of large meetings, appealing to Gen Z, an ongoing bleisure love story among others.

Marriott will introduce its first property in the Turks and Caicos Islands while Fort George Hotel & Spa was unveiled in Belize City. Can these new properties deliver on the incentive experience planners are counting on?

The true success of any event hinges on one crucial factor — engagement. It cannot be forced; however, it must be cultivated by carefully weaving it into the fabric of an event.

Creating a successful CSR strategy can be tricky for planners, but staying aware of certain details can ensure a meaningful experience.

Convene is looking beyond offering premium meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK. Through a new partnership, it now offers complimentary hotel room block sourcing.

Wyndham has teamed with Groups360 to enable instant group bookings across its U.S. hotel portfolio.

Martha Donato, founder and President of MAD Event Management, has been orchestrating events and conferences for nearly three decades. Community, collaboration, and connection are the focal points of all she does.

As costs continue to rise, meeting professionals are shifting their gatherings to less-expensive secondary cities, according to meetings industry data company Knowland.