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Taylor Smith
Content Manager, Destinations

Taylor Smith joined Meetings Today magazine in May 2022 as a content developer, destinations and features and is the face behind the publication's column, "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation," which explores how to welcome, work with, understand and plan for the industry’s next wave of professionals, Gen Z. In addition to writing about the meetings and events industry’s newest and youngest members, Smith also covers top and trending meetings destinations as well as topics including wellness, sustainability, incentives, new and renovated properties and industry trends for Meetings Today.

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Hospitality and Heart Make Los Cabos, Mexico, a Tried-and-True Incentive Destination

Ahead of our Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive event in October, destinations editor Taylor Smith had a chance to experience the hotels, activities and culture that makes Los Cabos a popular choice for incentive travel programs.

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White Spaces, Unscheduled Gaps Give Attendees Breathing Room

Intentionally designed gaps in event itineraries can encourage well-being and connection. 

Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive attendees at the Welcome Reception on Sunday at Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos' Wind Terrace.

Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive Showcases Los Cabos Luxury

Nearly 80 attendees traveled to Los Cabos, Mexico, for the Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive hosted-buyer event October 20-22, experiencing firsthand what makes Los Cabos a luxurious destination for corporate meeting and incentive groups. 

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5 Kansas City Jazz Clubs That Will Take Groups Back in Time

The only U.S. city designated as a UNESCO City of Music, Kansas City, Missouri, has a musical history rooted in the American jazz music scene. These five jazz clubs keep the scene alive for groups. 

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SITE's Padraic Gilligan Talks Key Findings from the 2025 Incentive Travel Index

On this Meetings Today podcast, Taylor Smith tapped Padraic Gilligan, SITE's head of research and consultancy, to get his quick, 15-minute snapshot of the 2025 ITI and the key takeaways today's incentive travel professionals need to know. 

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Hyatt Leaders Discuss Shifting Business Travel Trends and Meetings Outlook for 2026

Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down with Hyatt's Trina Camacho-London, vice president of group sales, and Christina Gambini, vice president of global sales, to talk business travel trends and how they've shifted since the first half of the year. 

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Maryland’s Major Meetings Destinations Are Set for Success

Here’s a look at what’s new and what's to come in Annapolis, Baltimore and Ocean City, Maryland. 

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The Z: How Sports, Music and Traditional Shared Experiences Bring Us All Together

Traditional shared experiences centered around core values create community, are rooted in emotional connection and offer a sense of belonging beyond cultural and social boundaries—designed for the biggest, most diverse of crowds to leave feeling united and uplifted.

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Excite and Enchant With Private Event Venues and After-Hours Land Buyouts at Disneyland Resort in California

Whether you’re looking to host an onsite, multiday event for 1,000-plus attendees or simply want a special evening somewhere that sparkles, Disneyland Resort’s private event venues and after-hours land buyout options are unparalleled and unforgettable.

LinkedIn Expert Richard Bliss Talks Online Presence, Algorithms and His New Column

LinkedIn Expert Richard Bliss Talks Online Presence, Algorithms and His New Column

Taylor Smith sits down with Richard Bliss, a LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer and 2025 Meetings Trendsetter, in this Meetings Today Podcast to understand how he helps executives and meeting planners master modern communication tools for strategic business advantage, specifically through LinkedIn.

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