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.
As a guest speaker, Meetings Today’s Taylor Smith had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Women in Tourism and Hospitality National Conference March 28-29 in San Diego. Read on to learn about the history of the conference and see highlights from this year’s event.
The colorful culture of Louisiana reaches from New Orleans over to Baton Rouge and up to Shreveport-Bossier, and groups visiting Louisiana can experience it in local and authentic ways, from walking tours to museum visits and more.
Meeting planners have one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Here are tips and tricks for managing stress from your fellow meetings industry professionals you can weave into your work routine.
What does an “Instagram-worthy” incentive moment look like? According to Gen Z (and incentive industry experts), the answer is off-the-beaten-path destinations, authentic local experiences, freedom of choice and enough down time to make a program their own.
I traveled to Sedona, Arizona, for a taste of Caesars Entertainment’s new wellness menu, featuring group offerings from Body & Brain Wellness. Here’s what I learned about the importance of prioritizing your well-being.
From swimming and surfing to sunset cruises and whale watching, the opportunities for groups to build stronger teams under the sun in Newport Beach are abundant.
As the demand for sustainability increases, destinations are doing what they can to keep up, and cities across Colorado are setting a strong example of environmentally friendly approaches to meetings and events.
When it comes to women empowerment, Visit Seattle is one DMO leading the charge, from its women-led C-suite to its SEAforSHE initiative. Hear from some of the women who found a seat at Visit Seattle’s C-suite table.
With two AAA Four-Diamond hotels, a dining, retail and shopping district and two world-class theme parks all within walking distance of one another, Disneyland Resort is an all-in-one meetings destination unlike anywhere else.
