Understanding the importance of clean air and biophilia to enhancing concentration and productivity can be a key factor in the success of your meetings. ALHI CEO and former MGM Resorts Senior Vice President Michael Dominguez explains how incorporating natural elements into meetings environments is conducive to mental acuity, collaboration and creativity.

Marriott Convention & Resort Network properties are catering to customer demand for ample fitness offerings while traveling by significantly augmenting hotel gyms. At Marriott Marquis Chicago, that includes 6,000 square feet of space packed with free weights and machines, as well as an outdoor patio where classes such as yoga can be enjoyed.

Summer is a wonderful time to add refreshing, relaxing and whimsical touches to events inspired by the season. Lululemon’s Deb Gee shares some of her favorite tips to design creative and engaging summer-themed events.

With summer and all the joyful activities it brings, it’s easy to jump into the happiness of the season yet forget to focus on self-care. Lululemon’s Deb Gee suggested the following daily rituals.

A panel of food and beverage experts dished on the future foods and ingredients that you’ll probably see on the event menus of tomorrow. Amaranth seeds, plant-based ingredients and even cricket flour were discussed.

As a mass of attendees slowly made their way onto the tradeshow floor on the first day of IMEX America in Las Vegas, I made a beeline to the Be Well Lounge at the other end of the hallway for a peaceful pit stop before the hectic pace ensued. After a short meditation with Lee Papa, along with a little healing sound therapy with “Rosie,” her the crystal singing bowl, I was off to the races—rested, rejuvenated and ready to take on the world.

Conferences provide wonderful opportunities for networking and learning. They can also be overwhelming and stressful. Mindfulness speaker, trainer and author Lee Papa shares her insights on mindful self-care before, during and after a conference to get the most out of the event and maintain your sanity in the process.

Worldwide hotel chain IHG is incorporating circadian lighting by partnering with Healthe by Lighting Science to put the JOURNI Mobile Task Light in guest rooms.

We round up some of Missouri's standouts for getting attendees in tune with meeting content and focused on collaboration rather than distracted by their environment.