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.
From a historical property that celebrated its grand opening nearly a century ago to newly reimagined hotels offering a modern experience of luxury, here are nine meetings-friendly properties in three of Arizona’s sunny cities.
In this Meetings Today Podcast for Taylor Smith's "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation," Smith sits down with Luke Goetting, an award-winning communications expert, founder of Puffingston Presentations and a Gen Z speaker who specializes in crafting engaging, interactive experiences for audiences around the world.
Following Business Events Australia’s Dreamtime 2023 incentive showcase, Meetings Today’s Taylor Smith traveled to tropical Far North Queensland to experience the city of Cairns, the only city in the world “where the rainforest meets the reef.”
From virtual meeting etiquette to leveraging innovative technologies, here are some tips from award-winning communications expert Luke Goetting that can help you make the most of the coming year with Gen Z at events.
For the first time since 2019, Tourism Australia’s signature biennial incentive showcase, Dreamtime, returned November 7-9 to Adelaide/Tarntanya, drawing 80 international buyers to the South Australia destination.
Indiana is preparing for a blockbuster year ahead, and its two biggest cities are taking advantage of the momentum. See how Indianapolis and Fort Wayne are primed to host your meetings and events, and what to look forward to from both destinations in 2024.
Beth Lubotsky, head of loyalty strategy for World of Hyatt, shares how planners, as well as attendees and leisure travelers, stand to benefit via the revamped loyalty program.
Everything is possible with a sprinkle of pixie dust and some Disney magic. Jonathan Alder, CEO of Jonathan’s Travels and self-proclaimed Disney expert, has enough of both to make the Disney world go around for meetings and events groups of all sizes.
Business Events Australia’s signature incentive showcase, formerly known as Dreamtime, will return in September 2024 in Tropical North Queensland under the new name Australia Next, in alignment with Business Events Australia’s bespoke magazine for incentive planners.
