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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.

The Z: How to Tell Your Story to Make Yourself an Unforgettable Connection

The Z: How to Tell Your Story to Make Yourself an Unforgettable Connection

Christy Renee Stehle knows about the power of magnetic presence and how to create long-term professional relationships. Here’s an overview of what I’ve learned from her about how to make yourself unforgettable.

United Center Chicago. Photo Credit Aaron of L.A. Photography

Key Takeaways for Meeting Planners From the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago

The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), held August 19-22 in Chicago, was a  masterclass in stagecraft and event production. Here is what meeting and event planners can take away from the massive, multichannel political convention.

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Tips and Tricks for Planning Group Gatherings on the Beach

Here are some tips and tricks for planning group gatherings on the sand and under the sun from Visit Newport Beach, Discover Coronado, the Marina del Rey Tourism Board and Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa.  

Beach Meetings in Newport Beach, California. Credit: Visit Newport Beach

Unique Approaches to Beach Meetings in West Coast Destinations

Beach meetings provide limitless opportunities for immersive and memorable events. Here are a few examples from top beach meetings destinations in the West.

The Z: Using Your Magnetic Presence to Cultivate Lasting Connections

The Z: Using Your Magnetic Presence to Cultivate Lasting Connections

In this Meetings Today podcast for "The Z," Taylor Smith has a vulnerable conversation with Christy Renee Stehle, an award-winning hospitality professional, leadership trainer and professional speaker, about how to increase your magnetic presence to cultivate connections that make people remember you.

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Experiencing 24 Hours of ‘Bleisure’ in Seattle as a Meeting Attendee

I only had 24 hours to spend in Seattle as a speaker at this year’s CEMA Summit. Here’s how I experienced all the destination has to offer despite my busy conference schedule.  

Kristine Iverson

Trendsetter Tuesday: Kristine Iverson's Take on Leadership and Setting Trends as a Team

In this "Trendsetter Tuesday" podcast episode, Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down for a conversation with Kristine Iverson, founder and president of CROW Practice, to learn about how she started her own live events wellness company, discovered the leadership techniques that work for her and what it means to her to be a 2024 Meetings Trendsetter.

French Quarter, New Orleans. Credit: Paul Broussard, New Orleans & Company

New Orleans Is an Authentic Destination Guaranteed to Make Meetings Memorable

New Orleans’s infrastructure and 26,000-plus hotel rooms may literally make it a city “Built to Host,” but its distinct culture gives the Big Easy a welcoming spirit with an uplifting creative atmosphere that’s unlike anywhere else. 

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Getting to Know Event Designer Alicia Jenelle

To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today is introducing "Trendsetter Tuesday," a podcast series of interviews with the 20 Trendsetters recognized in our July/August issue.

For our first episode, Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down for a conversation with Alicia Jenelle, director of experience design at The Jenelle Group, to learn more about her story in meetings and events as well as what it means to her to be a 2024 Meetings Trendsetter. 

The Z: Understanding the Importance of Mentorship in the Meetings Industry

The Z: Understanding the Importance of Mentorship in the Meetings Industry

If it weren’t for my meetings industry mentors, you wouldn’t be reading this column today.

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