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July/August 2026
Our Smart Speakers Awards winners hit the stage! And after taking a look and saying congrats, they can hit the stage at your next event! Featured stories in this issue include "What Luxury Leaves Behind" highlights what it means to experience a true luxury experience, "The Rx for Medical Meetings" discusses the trends behind medical meetings and "$1.3 trillion" uncovers the global impact of an industry that generates just that number in direct spending.
Features
August 3, 2026
Industry Awards2026 Smart Speaker Awards
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.
In Every Issue
August 7, 2026
Brilliant ExperiencesHidden Gems: Below the Radar
Millions of years ago our hominin ancestors dwelled within caves, and some 20,000 years ago Paleolithic artists created the Lascaux Cave paintings, often called the Sistine Chapel of Prehistory, in…
August 5, 2026
SustainabilityIs Your Hotel Greenhushing?
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.
August 4, 2026
StrategyMeetings MBA: Return on Feeling
How do we measure an event's value. For a while, it's been ROI and ROO., but there's a third dimension our industry rarely names, let alone measures: return on feeling…
Notes from the Road
July 27, 2026
Hotels & DestinationsNotes From the Road: Spokane
Along with the Davenport Hotel, Spokane itself is one meeting attendees should experience, from the dining options to the lively Riverfront Park.
July 22, 2026
Hotels & DestinationsNotes from the Road: Chicago
For a live demonstration of what “the world’s most welcoming events” can feel like, I dropped in on a Hilton Live customer event at Hilton Chicago in May and found…
July 16, 2026
Hotels & DestinationsNotes From the Road: Sydney, Australia
Sydney is one of those destinations that seems instantly familiar, even if you’ve never visited. The Harbour Bridge, the waterfront and the skyline are recognizable around the world. Neighborhoods blend…
July 14, 2026
Hotels & DestinationsNotes From the Road: Toronto
Three years ago, the epicurean raters at Michelin discovered the bounty being lovingly presented in the capital of Ontario and revealed one of the worst-kept secrets in the culinary world.
Destination Features
July 7, 2026
Hotels & DestinationsCentral & Northern California: California Dreaming
Few regions offer meeting planners as much flexibility as Central and Northern California. Within a few hours’ drive, attendees can move from the headquarters of the world’s most influential technology…
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