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Taylor Smith
Content Developer, Destinations and Features

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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Kainoa Daines Turns to His Roots to Educate the Hospitality Industry on Hawaiian Culture

Through workshops, trainings, cultural resource guides and Island Wisdom: Hawaiian Traditions and Practices for a Meaningful Life, a book he co-authored with journalist Annie Daly, Daines turned his former uncertainty with his own culture into an educational hospitality experience for his staff and beyond.

The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation

Introducing The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation

Meetings Today’s Taylor Smith navigates the meetings and events industry’s next generation through “The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation."

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4 Ways to Incorporate Wellness Into Your Next Meeting or Event

Turn to the following tips and tricks to navigate the best way to welcome wellness into your next meeting or event.

Rules of the Road

4 Tips for Planning Drive-To Meetings

The drive-to meeting checklist looks a little different, as organizing flights for your attendees is no longer a to-do item. Instead, remember these four to-dos to make your event as convenient as possible.

Downtown Milwaukee

On the Scene: How to Incorporate History and Art in Your Milwaukee Meetings

Milwaukee meetings come with rich history and a welcoming community at unique and historic venues throughout Wisconsin’s largest city.  

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On the Scene: 24 Hours with Universal Orlando

Meetings Today’s Taylor Smith spent a day at Universal Orlando that was packed with back-to-back surprises and thrills to experience the resort and theme park possibilities for meetings and events. 

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Unique Offsite Venues Showcase Baton Rouge and Shreveport Culture

Cities such as Baton Rouge and Shreveport, Louisiana, have a plethora of offsite venue options to offer, from historical sites like underground tunnels converted into dining halls to the nation’s largest park dedicated to roses.

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3 California Cities Leading in Sustainability

These California destinations continue to adapt to their changing environmental needs and keep sustainability at their core while welcoming groups to experience their natural wonders.

Indianapolis Zoo

3 Indiana Cities Offering Imaginative Venues

From boasting the world’s largest children’s museum to converting original Pullman train cars into hotel rooms, imaginative sites in Indiana can transform ordinary events into one-of-a-kind experiences, and the state’s creative culture is flourishing.

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New Developments Prepare St. Louis for a Strong Business Travel Comeback

St. Louis is ready for a full return to business travel, and what the city has to offer can take meetings and events to the next level.  Take advantage of these new and exciting opportunities during your next trip to the Gateway to the West.

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