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ASAE Annual 2026 at Indiana Convention Center this week was the largest gathering by almost any measure, with 5,300 registered and 500 volunteers, all taking place on the largest trade show floors. It was also one of the most impactful. 

Companies are asking incentives to deliver more than a memorable reward Incentive travel may begin with rewarding performance, but companies are increasingly looking for those trips to accomplish more. NUBA, […]

Have you ever wondered why some hotel brands—and individual hotel websites—almost seem to avoid mentioning their sustainability practices? There’s a word for that. It’s greenhushing.

From AI to Wellness, these keynotes mastered the stage with expertise and inspiration. This is why they are the winners of the 2026 Smart Speaker Awards.

Following the FIFA World Cup 2026 and heading into the 2028 Olympics, Santa Barbara and Anaheim have been and are making a name for themselves in the world of sports.

While attending Destinations International (DI) Annual Convention 2026 at Oregon Convention Center this week, attendees saw firsthand that the reality of a visit to the City of Roses is more heartwarming and culturally diverse than some of the headlines that popped up around the country over the last six years might imply. 

To help prepare the industry’s next generation of professionals, LEO Events launched the LEO Fellows program with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, introducing communications students to career opportunities in corporate events and experiential production. Smart Meetings spoke with Cindy Brewer, co-founder and principal of LEO Events, about the program’s origins, its hands-on approach and the role it could play in developing the industry’s future workforce.