- How the new guidelines can assist wellness-focused plannersAs organizations continue to seek new ways to support employee well-being and strengthen workplace culture, corporate retreats are becoming an increasingly popular complement […] The post Wellness Tourism Association Releases Responsible Retreats Framework appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- New research from Amex GBT reveals why memorable moments, intentional design and human connection are becoming the metrics that matter most. Meeting professionals have spent years measuring the success of […] The post Experience Is the New ROI appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- In front of nearly 5,000 in Nashville at Cvent Connect 2026 and almost that many registered online, Cvent founder and CEO Reggie Aggarwal introduced a brand refresh and $1 billion […] The post Cvent Connect Rebranded Martech Company with Consolidated AI Approach appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- 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 […]
- This is not the moment for digital transformation. It's the moment for a few quick wins with AI. Here are AI tools for some “quick wins,” organized by the job, not the tool, with a few options worth a look for each. The post Beyond the Prompt: 8 Quick Wins With AI for Event Planners […]
- Executive leaders are navigating one of the most transformative periods our industry has experienced in decades. Organizations are under greater pressure to demonstrate ROI, investment decisions face increased scrutiny, and mergers and acquisitions continue to reshape the competitive landscape. Today, the businesses that can predict change are far better positioned to lead through it. The […]
- Houston hosted seven World Cup 2026 matches at NRG Stadium, including one Round of 32 between Brazil and Japan on June 29 and one Round of 16 match between Canada […] The post FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- Top event professionals gathered at Salamander DC last week for Smart Meetings Leadership Experience for an exercise in collective self-reflection that left everyone poised to contribute at a higher leverage at home and work. While the formula has always been to throw planners and suppliers in a luxury resort for three days, treat them with […]
- Strategic live entertainment isn't a line item to trim from corporate events. It's one of the highest-return investments a meeting planner can make. Here's why—and how to make the case internally. The post Live Entertainment and Why It’s the Most Undervalued Investment in Corporate Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) has released a guide for events teams who want better structure in their planning process. Anya Catherine has been with BCD M&E for more than four years, contributing across multiple teams and roles. The post A Beginners Guide to Meetings Management appeared first on Smart Meetings.
