- The business events industry has spent years talking about networking as a priority while still designing agendas that treat it as filler. One international event is handing 60% of its […] The post What Happens When You Give 60% of Your Program Away to Conversation appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- It’s best to end things on a high, and that’s exactly what IMEX America and Smart Meetings did. From the launch of Smart Meetings: Sports to a highlight reel from […] The post IMEX America 2026 Recap: Day 3 appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- A first international build from a major brand, an event merger following an acquisition and Puerto Rico expands the number of hosted events in the year to come. This was […] The post IMEX America 2026 Recap: Day 2 appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- Day one of IMEX America followed a similar path of excitement that began on day one. New development plans for the future at CVBs and hotel groups, unexpected partnerships, wellness […] The post IMEX America 2026 Recap: Day 1 appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- IMEX 2026 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center started off strong on Smart Monday with several exciting announcements, awards, some extracurricular activities and sessions that covered topics such as AI and […] The post IMEX America 2026 Recap: Smart Monday appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- We are just weeks away from the midterm elections, and government policy is top of mind for business professionals across the country. For those of us in the exhibitions and […] The post Why Advocacy Matters More Than Ever for Business Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- Leaders at Business Events Sydney and ICC Sydney share a practical framework Editor’s note: This summary of the webinar transcript was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence.For planners accustomed […] The post Building an International Meeting Program That Pays for Itself appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- Approaching Indigenous communities with respect and intentionalityThe connection between wellness and Indigenous tourism goes beyond traditional healing practices and time spent in nature. During a recent webinar hosted by the […] The post Indigenous Tourism: Building Connections With Purpose appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- New data shows business travelers are seeking deeper experiencesWorld Tourism Day arrives Sept. 27 with fresh evidence that travelers are looking beyond simply checking destinations off a list. New data […] The post Celebrating World Tourism Day appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- Meeting professionals make career moves at Visit Cincy; Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee; Houston First Corporation; and more. The post Smart Moves in Cincinnati, Nashville, Houston and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.
