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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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Day-Trip Excursions for Groups Meeting in Coastal Mexico

From the southernmost point on the Baja California Sur peninsula to the top of the Yucatán Peninsula, opportunities for groups to see more of coastal Mexico are limitless. Here are just a few day-trip excursions and experiences for groups in Cancún, the Riviera Maya and Los Cabos.

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Highlights From the 2024 MPI World Education Congress in Louisville

MPI’s 2024 World Education Congress (WEC) welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees to Louisville, Kentucky, for the association’s biggest WEC since 2019. Here are some highlights and numbers from the three-day event. 

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Live From Louisville: MPI Academy's Jessie States on Efforts in Education

Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down with Jessie States, vice president of MPI Academy, to discuss all things education, from planning sessions for this year's conference to what's on the horizon for MPI Academy. 

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Live From Louisville: A Conversation With MPI President & CEO Paul Van Deventer

Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down with MPI President and CEO Paul Van Deventer to talk WEC numbers, industry trends, the rise of AI and what's next for MPI at its WEC event in Louisville, Kentucky.

 

 

 

The Z: Navigating the World of Networking With Mandi Graziano

The Z: Navigating the World of Networking With Mandi Graziano

In this Meetings Today Podcast for Taylor Smith's "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation," Smith chats with Mandi Graziano, vice president of global accounts for HPN Global, about the importance of networking in the meetings and events industry, the reality of how awkward it can be and ideas for how to make networking feel more natural. Tune in now for some tips and tricks from Graziano to keep in mind at your next networking event. 

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5 Must-Try Restaurants to Visit When Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska

While the Reuben may be an obvious choice for an authentic and local bite in Omaha, the city’s menu of must-try meals has even more to offer, from creative sushi and crabcakes to wood-fired pizzas and warm duck salads. 

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IMEX Frankfurt to Offer New Rising Talent Program for Young Professionals

IMEX is encouraging event agencies to bring young professionals to IMEX Frankfurt May 14-16 to help them expand their networks and boost their professional development through a new dedicated program of sessions designed for those who are new to the industry called Rising Talent.

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What to Expect at the 2024 MPI World Education Congress in Louisville

The 2024 MPI World Education Congress (WEC), the association’s signature educational and networking event for meeting professionals, is around the corner, taking place May 20-22 in Louisville, Kentucky. Here’s a look at what’s on the WEC Louisville menu.

The Z - Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

The Z: Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

What does it mean to have social anxiety in the highly social industry of meetings and events? Taylor Smith shares her experience, as well as how the industry helped her come out of her shell.

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3 Hotel Brands That Are Personalizing Guest Gifting Experiences

Here's how three hotel brands and hospitality companies are ditching the one-size-fits-all approach to corporate gifting to offer guests and meeting attendees personalized presents that feel like real rewards.

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