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Read More Articles by Tyler Davidson

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Tyler Davidson
Editor, Vice President & Chief Content Director

Tyler Davidson is the vice president and chief content director for Meetings Today, which publishes the meetings industry trade magazine Meetings Today as well as MeetingsToday.com, various newsletters, webinars, the in-person Meetings Today LIVE! Hosted-buyer events and other meetings and events industry B2B channels.

 

Tyler has covered the travel trade for nearly 35 years.  In his role with Meetings Today, which recently won the prestigious FOLIO: Eddies Award for best magazine issue, Tyler leads the editorial team on its mission to provide the most in-depth meetings content in the industry. Previously, he worked as the Asia, Canada, Pacific Northwest and Western U.S. editor at Travel Weekly magazine and TravelAge West. Before joining the dual editorial staff producing destination sections for Travel Weekly and TravelAge West, Tyler was the Africa, Israel, Middle East, Switzerland and Pacific Northwest editor at TravelAge West. He also undertook general news and feature assignments while working at the magazines. 

 

Besides reporting on the travel trade, Tyler has covered the real estate industry, held various editorial positions at the San Francisco-based national satire magazine The Nose, wrote freelance technology industry pieces and covered the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders for a bilingual newspaper in San Francisco. He has a B.A. in Journalism from San Francisco State University, where he worked in various editorial capacities on its award-winning student magazine, Prism. 

Contact: tyler.davidson@meetingstoday.com

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Taylor Smith
Content Manager, Destinations

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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Don’t Sleep on Columbia, South Carolina, for Meetings and Events

Groups that want to venture outside of their meeting hotels have a number of fun options in Columbia, South Carolina, which offers a friendly, small-town feel with plenty of fun amenities.

Masked flight attendant walking down airline aisle.

U.S. Eliminates Pre-Departure COVID Test Requirement for Inbound Air Travelers

The Biden Administration lifted a pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirement for all inbound air travelers to the U.S.

A Hospitality School Leader’s Take on the Industry Pipeline Problem

Meetings Today touched base with Karthik Namasivayam, Ph.D., John and Becky Duffey Professor of Hospitality Business and Director about what he’s seeing in the hospitality industry career pipeline as the leader of one of the major hospitality education programs in the U.S.

Industry Leader Maura Gast, Chief of Visit Irving, Talks Trends and Local Haps

Hear what Maura Gast, executive director of Visit Irving Texas, has to say about the recovery from the pandemic, in terms of both Irving and the industry as a whole, and key destination updates as major Irving attractions such as Toyota Music Factory rev up to welcome meetings and conventions groups en masse.

Meetings Today Live! Hawai‘i: Ross Birch on Happenings in the Islands

In the lead-up to our Meetings Today LIVE! Hawai‘i program in late April, we reached out to Ross Birch, executive director of the Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau, to get his take on the current meetings and travel situation in the destination. Following are his responses, and some nice shots from the event!

From Cop to Chef, Kieran Fleming Found His Calling in the Kitchen

After an 11-year career as a federal law officer, Fleming traded his badge for an apron and a life in the kitchen as a chef in major group houses, and now caters to boutique-sized groups at Agua Caliente Palm Springs. 

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5 Western Montana Retreats Perfect for Getting Your Team Back Together

Five group-ready Western Montana wilderness retreats that are ready-made for group bonding, especially for teams that are rekindling their collaborative powers after being apart during the pandemic.

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How Frisco’s Mile-Long Omni PGA Will Amplify Metroplex Meetings

Scheduled for a spring 2023 opening, the Omni PGA Frisco will serve as the headquarters of the PGA, boast two 18-hole championship golf courses and also offer myriad features that will make it a top meetings and incentives draw.

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Global Hotel Openings With Ocean Views

Countries around the world are opening new hotels and renovating properties as international travel increases in popularity once more.

Herb Garden, Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort.

Coastal Mexico Resorts That Delight With Local Flavor

Meeting attendees that crave authentic Mexican cuisine and beverages can find contentment in these coastal Mexico resorts that take pride in their cultural offerings, and even glamping on the beach.

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