Transformative change is shaping the meetings and events industry, from even before the catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Futurists Don Phin and Scott Steinberg detail 12 ways change is coming, and how you can prepare for it.

Coming out of the most-challenging year and a half for meetings and events, planners need to embrace wellness practices as in-person meetings resume. Wellness expert Lee Papa contemplates what fall will bring, and how to set your intentions in preparation.

Favorable weather, open spaces, outdoor activities and lower-density attractions make the Central California Coast an ideal escape for safely distanced gatherings. 

#APIEventProfs is a new group led by Geoteaming’s John Chen that seeks to call attention to violence against the Asian Pacific Islander community as well as increasing their numbers in leadership roles in the meetings and events industry.

Gary Murakami brings a passion for the hospitality industry—and amplifying the voices of the underrepresented in it—to his new sales and industry relations position with Teneo Hospitality Group.

These properties in eastern Tennessee cities Gatlinburg and Knoxville have the luxury amenities and getaway feel that executives often request.

As leisure travel quickly bounces back, we explore whether this factors in to meetings business recovery at Midwest resorts that are perennial favorites for the kiddos.

A longtime meetings and events favorite due to its near-perfect climate and compact convention district, San Diego will roll out three major developments in the next two years that will greatly augment its offering.

From portraits of American Indians to internationally renowned wildlife paintings and a reassembled F-117 Nighthawk, there’s no shortage of arts and culture to ooh-and-aah over in Nebraska. Get attendees up close and personal at one of these four venues.

Contributing Content Developer Jennifer Juergens takes a tour of the new AC Hotel Orlando Downtown and its surrounding attractions for groups.