Meetings, like the world around them, are changing at warp speed, and keeping up on the latest trends is imperative for planners wishing to cater to the evolving desires of attendees. We checked in with IACC CEO Mark Cooper to get his take on the most interesting conference industry trends shaping 2019 and beyond.

From experiential travel options to culinary and agritourism activities, Maui has a way of grabbing you and never letting go. I still associate one of the most memorable experiences of my life with this magical island.

The #CSRshareDay social media campaign by London-based Positive Impact Events is designed to inspire meeting professionals to make events more sustainable and CSR-minded with a 24-hour push hosted by sustainability experts around the world.

In the spirit of National Stress Awareness Month in April, we checked in with mindfulness and stress-reduction experts Lee Papa and Holly Duckworth to get their perspectives on innovative ways to slay—or at least tame—the stress dragon in every planner. Both Papa and Duckworth work within the meetings industry as speakers and advisers.

Caesars Entertainment partnered with Event Design Collective (EDCo) to make 1,000 meeting professionals Certified Event Designers by 2022 at no cost to participants. Caesars said the investment will help deepen its relationships with meetings clientele, understand their objectives and help them innovatively deliver on expectations. The hotel casino giant’s sales and convention services teams are also participating in the certification program.

It’s been scientifically proven that spending time in nature and breathing fresh air improves physical and emotional well-being. Whether it’s the swoosh of skis over powder-white snow, the push of a paddle over emerald-green water or the gentle mountain breeze while meditating amid towering pines, there’s nothing quite like Lake Tahoe to drive that point home.

Here are four standout luxury hotels that give groups some of the most unique settings and experiences imaginable for events.

The Senior Planners Industry Network (SPIN) chose Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa for its annual SPINCon gathering, which will take place November 3-5, 2019. 

During a recent visit to Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, it was easy to see why the property, not to mention the destination of Aurora, has become a magnet for business and leisure travelers.

Setting good habits and intentions is an excellent way to kick off spring. It’s also a great time to declutter your life to declutter your mind, as well as bring some fresh new daily rituals into your life to become more mindful, practice kindness, boost your energy and sustain it throughout the day. Lululemon Experiential Design Lead Deb Gee shared three daily spring ritual tips to motivate and inspire event planners.