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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.

MPI WEC Sneak Peek: Unlocking the World of Women in Business With Courtney Stanley

New to MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) this year are four “Learning Journeys” offering unique offsite educational experiences at iconic venues around St. Louis. In this Q&A with Dare to Interrupt podcast’s Courtney Stanley, Meetings Today unpacks her Learning Journey, “Women in Business: A Journey of Resilience & Connection,” and asks Stanley for her firsthand advice as a woman in business herself. 

Stories From the Newly Renovated Sheraton San Diego Resort

Set on its own slice of Harbor Island paradise less than 10 minutes from the San Diego International Airport (SAN), the newly renovated Sheraton San Diego Resort played host to MPI Southern California Chapter’s (MPISCC) [WE]Con this year, giving attendees the opportunity to experience the reimagined property that’s been known as “The Heart of the Harbor” since 1972. 

Experiential Education Powers MPI Southern California Chapter's Annual [WE]Con Event

It's been nearly three decades since MPI Southern California Chapter's first ever [WE]Con, and the event continues to grow as meeting industry professionals from SoCal and beyond recognize the conference as a leader in experiential education. Here’s what it was like to attend MPISCC’s annual [WE]Con 2025 and experience an event known for featuring education that's one step ahead.

3 Luxurious Los Cabos Resorts for Incentive Travel Programs

These three resorts in Los Cabos, Mexico, are readymade for luxurious incentive travel programs. Plus, Los Cabos Tourism Board Managing Director Rodrigo Esponda Cascajares shares three reasons why Los Cabos stands out as an incentive travel destination.

The Z: 3 Ways to Mentally Reset and Shift to a Positive Mindset

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to the American Psychological Association, Gen Z is significantly more likely to report poor mental health than previous generations. Here are three tips to help you shift to a positive mindset and take care of your mental health.