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Taylor Smith
Content Manager, Destinations

Taylor Smith serves as content manager, destinations for Meetings Today, where she leads coverage of global meetings destinations as well as the production of the biannual online magazine Incentives Today. She is also author of “The Z: Planning for the Industry’s Next Generation,” an award-winning column examining how Gen Z is influencing the future of meetings, events and workplace culture.

 

Recognized as one of Eventex’s 100 Most Influential People in the Events Industry (2024) and 50 Most Influential People in the U.S. & Canada (2025), Smith has quickly established herself as a leading voice on emerging generational shifts. In 2026, The Z earned a regional Azbee Award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors, with national honors pending.

 

In addition to her editorial work for the FOLIO: Eddies Award-winning magazine, Smith is co-host of Meetings Today’s Eventualists podcast, shedding light on the unspoken realities of a career in the events industry through authentic, raw conversations. She is also a frequent speaker, taking the stage at shows including IMEX America, MPI’s World Education Congress and SITE Global, and often appears on prominent industry podcasts and webinars.

 

Based just outside Chicago, Smith brings both professional insight and personal curiosity to her reporting, driven by a passion for the “people-people” nature of the meetings industry.

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On the Scene: The Beauty and Bounty of Boise, Idaho’s Meetings and Events Offerings

Boise’s natural beauty, booming downtown and famous “Boise Nice” charm sell the city almost as soon as you experience it firsthand. Boise’s hardest task is simply to tell people who haven’t been what they’re missing. 

The Z - Industry Organizations and Associations Offering Student Memberships

The Z: Industry Organizations and Associations Offering Student Memberships

As emerging industry professionals, our biggest task is to learn from those willing to share their industry knowledge with us. That means taking advantage of every educational opportunity that knocks, like these student membership opportunities within meetings and events industry organizations and associations. 

New Orleans Ferry

How New Orleans Celebrates Sustainably, From Culture to Coastline

Through the development of brand-new recycling initiatives, the recent LEED Gold certification of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) and opportunities for both individuals and groups to participate in conservation efforts, New Orleans is prepared to welcome visitors to a new era of sustainability.

Calm for Business

Wellness-Related Corporate Gift Ideas That Promote Attendee Health and Mindfulness

No matter their background, what position they hold or what industry they’re a part of, every meeting attendee and business traveler has the same responsibilities that come alongside prioritizing oneself, which makes corporate gift-giving wellness-related items a win-win. 

Sphere Entertainment

Las Vegas’ Sphere Lights Up the City’s Skyline for the First Time

Las Vegas’ Sphere lit up for the first time July 4 and gave the city a preview of what the world’s largest LED screen has to offer.

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5 Creative Breakouts and Teambuilding Opportunities in Plano, Texas

With Dallas in its backyard offering all the big-city amenities your group may be in need of, Plano delivers on all things local and offers attendees the type of authentic destination experiences they’ve been increasingly craving.

MGM Resorts' Chicago Candlelight Concert

MGM Resorts Donates $20k to Save The Music Foundation Through Candlelight Concerts

Over the past three months, MGM Resorts hosted meetings and conventions clients in seven cities across the country at Candlelight Concert Series invite-only events in a philanthropic effort to raise $20k for Save The Music Foundation.

Toronto Sign in Nathan Phillips Square

On the Scene: Exploring Toronto, Canada’s Diversity Capital, Through Venues and Cuisine

Toronto is Canada’s diversity capital, where more than 250 ethnicities are represented and over 170 languages are spoken, and it surrounds you wherever you go, from boutique hotel properties to diverse local retail and offsite attractions.

The Brucemore, Cedar Rapids

Historic Venues in Iowa for Hosting Showstopping Events

Something about historic venues will always bring a showstopping element, likely due to their nostalgic charm. Here’s where you can find those showstopping historic elements in Iowa.

Experience Design in Meetings and Events

Marriott International, PCMA and CEMA Release ‘Guiding Principles in Experience Design’ Study

Marriott International, PCMA and CEMA released the findings of their “Guiding Principles in Experience Design” study, providing meetings and events professionals insights into the future of experience design in the industry.  

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