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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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Disneyland Resort Offers Endless Opportunities for Magical Meetings and Events

With two AAA Four-Diamond hotels, a dining, retail and shopping district and two world-class theme parks all within walking distance of one another, Disneyland Resort is an all-in-one meetings destination unlike anywhere else.

A Multi-Generational Look at Women’s Leadership Journeys in the Meetings and Events Industry

For decades, the meetings and events industry has been powered by women, and they’ve worked humbly in the shadows for generations. Take a look at women’s efforts to propel the industry forward as they continue to work toward an equitable future for the generations to come.

The Z: Experiencing The Hotel at Kirkwood Center’s Hospitality Arts Program

The only luxury teaching hotel of its kind in the nation, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, sets students up for successful careers through its hands-on Hospitality Arts program.

What’s New, and What’s To Come, Across the Coastal Carolinas

From Wilmington, North Carolina, to Myrtle Beach and down to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, opportunities for group gatherings of all kinds are seemingly endless.

Be You Disco Brings Teams Together Through Dance, Music and Mindfulness

Created as an outlet for connection and authentic self-expression, Be You Disco takes groups through immersive, lightly guided dance and wellness experiences to build stronger teams.

9 California Wineries Offering Outdoor Venues for Group Gatherings

Enjoy California weather with a side of wine at these Monterey County, Napa Valley and Sonoma County wineries with outdoor meetings and events space.

9 Meetings-Friendly Properties in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson

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.

The Z: Gen Z Expert Luke Goetting on Fostering Collaborative and Productive Environments for Incoming Professionals

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.

On the Scene: Exploring Cairns, Australia, the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

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.”

The Z: Interactive Strategies for Engaging Gen Z Attendees This New Year

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.