2026 Event and Hospitality Trends

Join us for Cvent's highly anticipated annual webinar as we unveil the transformative trends shaping the event and hospitality landscape in 2026.

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5 Mental Resets for Onsite Meeting Planners That Promote Positive Thinking

No matter how seasoned you may be as a meeting planner, every event throws a curveball (sometimes multiple curveballs) once you arrive onsite.

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Inspiring Outdoor Venues in Monterey and Santa Cruz

When it comes to natural beauty and locally sourced food and beverage that is the envy of any destination, the Central California Coast towns of

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Atlantic City’s Persistent Push for Meetings Reaps Rewards

How did America’s resurgent coastal playground perform in 2018? Kevin Ortzman, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey and regional

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5 Ways To Experience Louisville at The Galt House Hotel

A shot away from Whiskey Row, Louisville’s Only Waterfront HotelTM has quite the history.Originally a 60-room hotel, The Galt House Hotel's rich

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New Details Emerge on Upcoming Meetings Industry Climate Conference

As fierce debate regarding climate-change mitigation efforts took place during the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York, the leaders of

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San Antonio and the Hill Country Are All About Festive Experiences

Visitors strolling down San Antonio’s festive River Walk can also treat themselves to some of the best Texas has to offer, from the historic

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WITT Releases New Wellness Credential for Meeting Planners

Wellness nowadays is not an option, it’s a core expectation,” said Oxana Spivey, vice president of wellness standards and education at Wellness in

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J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles and the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., prove sometimes the best attractions don't cost a dime

Planners who explore the possibilities might be surprised how many impressive U.S. attractions won’t cost visiting attendees a dime, including

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4 Ways to Incorporate Improv Into Meeting Planning

I’ve been offering applied improv programs for groups for the past 30 years and teaching people how the tools of improv can improve their personal

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Lululemon’s Deb Gee Shares Ideas for Awesome Autumn Events

The cool, crisp days of autumn are right around the corner, along with the many comforts of the season: gazing at brilliant foliage and blazing

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Destination Spotlight: Meeting in Anaheim

In this edition of Destination Spotlight, I chat with Christoph Trappe 

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Destination Spotlight: Meeting in Anaheim

In this edition of Destination Spotlight, I chat with Christoph Trappe 

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4 Ways to Design Experiential Events That Activate Minds

In today’s experience economy, attention is currency. And the best events don’t simply capture it, they activate it.Planners must  balance the

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10 Ways to Hyper-Personalize and Customize Events

From movies to music to shopping, today’s audiences expect every experience to be more customized, personalized and contextually relevant—meetings

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How Groups Can Feel the Inspiration and Emotion of Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis has forever been on my mind. My parents loved R&B and soul. I discovered the blues, rock ‘n’ roll and Elvis Presley on my own as a child

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Getting Into the Swing: Fun Golf Games for Everyone

At sunset on the opening day of an 800-person meeting at Omni PGA Resort & Spa in Frisco, Texas, attendees wandered around the edges of one of

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Breath of Fresh Air: How Air Quality Affects Attendee Productivity and Focus

There’s a reason everyone from doctors to meditation instructors tell you to take a deep breath when you’re feeling stressed and anxious. Mindful

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Discover the Many Lures for Meetings in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, South Dakota, is steeped in history and natural grandeur, from its Western heritage to the iconic Mount Rushmore (23 miles away) and

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Multicultural Meetings Musts From Marriott

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with Seema Jain, director, multicultural affairs for Marriott International, about the hotel giant's

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