Since launching virtual meetings company MeetingPlay in 2011, former Marriott global e-commerce expert Joe Schwinger has seen virtual meetings grow
December 29, 2021
Most-Read Stories of 2021 on Meetings Today
Another year has come and gone, and it was a rollercoaster 2021. Meeting and event professionals have continued to navigate an unpredictable pandemic
March 29, 2022
How to Embrace the New Era of Meeting Professional Skill Sets
According to Prudential’s Pulse of the American Worker Survey, 43% of workers believe their long-term financial security will be in jeopardy if they
June 29, 2021
How AV Tech Upped Its Game During the Pandemic
The pandemic has changed many things in our lives, including meetings and events. Last year, AV production companies showcased their ability
August 21, 2020
Meetings Today eHandbook Bookshelf
Boost your essential meeting and event planning powers via our free eHandbooks, available in the Meetings Today eBookshelf.
December 21, 2021
Hospitality School Professors Share What Skills Future Planners Will Need
The global pandemic radically disrupted the very way we conduct meetings as in-person events were canceled and meeting and event planners had to
January 27, 2022
2022 Meetings Today Trends Survey
We thought we’d be out of the proverbial woods regarding the pandemic by the time we sent out this year’s survey, but it was not to be, as the
April 29, 2022
New and Renovated Properties: West and South U.S.
Following is a rundown of some of the top new and renovated property announcements in the western and southern U.S. and Mexico. Hawai‘i There’s
December 02, 2020
Flashy Tech, Modern Design and Plentiful Space Give CAESARS FORUM a Meetings Edge
The brand-new CAESARS FORUM was one of 2020’s highly anticipated openings, but—like so many others—its plans were thwarted by the COVID-19 crisis. In
August 11, 2022
DIY Planner-Friendly Small-Meetings Tech Solution Launched
A new DIY planner-friendly small- and simple-meetings technology solution has been launched via a partnership with Intent Strategy Group, the
January 22, 2015
Convening Leaders Sets Attendance Record in Chicago
CHICAGOThe Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) brought a record-setting 4,128 meeting planners and suppliers together to make big
August 07, 2023
ASAE 2023: Thought Leader KiKi L'Italien Explores Key Issues Impacting the Association Segment
KiKi L'Italien, CEO and host of Association Chat, an online community for the association industry, always calls it like she sees it, and her
March 24, 2016
Howard Givner
After running a meetings and events company for 20 years, Howard Givner developed a keen eye for the trials planners at all levels face.“The
May 24, 2021
Pandemic Update: 5 Industry Experts Chime in on the State of the Industry
With vaccines being widely distributed and local governments relaxing restrictions on gatherings, it seems the thaw is on in the meetings and events
February 15, 2016
ASAE Launches Organizational Memberships
WASHINGTON, D.C.ASAE is introducing a hybrid membership model which will provide
June 13, 2023
Is Flexwork the Future of Meetings and Events?
At a time when many organizations are calling for employees to return to the office—even as numerous meetings and events professionals continue to
March 21, 2013
Top Small Meeting Space Trends
[Trend #1] Hybridization: Hybrid events, offering both an in-person component and online content available for attendees
September 20, 2023
Tier 1 Event Playbook: Pre, During & Post-Event
The large conference is back, but it may look a bit different than before. Attendees and sponsors have higher expectations for value, and hybrid
June 05, 2023
Maritz Global Events' Amy Kramer on Disruptive New Meetings Tech
Fresh from participating in Maritz Global Events' Innovation Lab at IMEX Frankfurt, Amy Kramer, innovation leader for the global events leader,
January 17, 2012
Up, Up and Away in 2012
Welcome to this year’s version of the Meetings Market Trends Survey! Besides the raw data and analysis of the survey results, the 2012