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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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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.

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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.

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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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