Trendsetters

Recovery on Pace: "Shimo" Shimasaki on the Pace of Meetings Bookings

Meetings industry veteran Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki, of Simpleview's 2Synergize, is privy to booking pace data from hundreds of DMOs. Here's her well-informed take on where the meetings industry is regarding the return to in-person events, and how data-driven strategic decisions are the key to its future.

Convention Centers and Surrounding Districts Bring Distinct Flavor to Fort Lauderdale and Miami Meetings

Top-notch convention districts, which continue to see renovations and additions, as well as myriad surrounding neighborhoods for group outings, give these southeast Florida cities a special and convenient draw.

Return on Emotion: Creating a Vibe that Drives Business

What is "Return on Emotion" and how can you curate experiences that provoke happiness, which in turn, lead to greater profitability? Liz Lathan, chief marketing officer at Haute, gives us a peek behind the curtain at Haute's groundbreaking study on emotion and the innovative experiences that have blown audiences away.

Free Meetings Prof Webinar Shows How You Can Help End Violence Against Asians

The new #APIEventProfs group is presenting a foundational one-hour webinar “What You Don’t Know About #StopAsianHate Can Cost You Trillions” September 30 in conjunction with Meetings Today that will demonstrate the economic power of Asians in the U.S. and how to put an end to the recent spate of violence against them.

Gary Murakami at MPI WEC, CAESARS FROUM.

DEI and the Hospitality Industry Are Dual Passions of Teneo's Gary Murakami

Gary Murakami brings a passion for the hospitality industry—and amplifying the voices of the underrepresented in it—to his new sales and industry relations position with Teneo Hospitality Group.

20 Meetings Trendsetters Who Made a Difference in the Last Year

These are the 2021 leaders who soared as the meetings and events industry recovers and moves forward.

Addressing Mental Health and Wellness in the Meetings Industry—and Why It’s Important

Considering the meetings and events industry has suffered the most catastrophic period in its history during the COVID-19 pandemic, why haven’t there been more mental health resources available specifically for meeting and event professionals? Some in the industry are working to change that.

Thought-Leader Julius Solaris on His New Posting and the State of the Industry

In this Meetings Today Podcast recorded in March, Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson talks with Julius Solaris, the founder of EventMB who just joined Swapcard as its head of engagement. Always a leading meetings and events industry thinker, Solaris shares his take on the confusing “new normal” we’re all in, as well as recent findings from a meeting planner survey he conducted and how the mix of virtual and in-person events will shape up in the future.

Flashy Tech, Modern Design and Plentiful Space Give CAESARS FORUM a Meetings Edge

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 October, the venue opened its doors at last. Get all the details.

A Look Inside the New CAESARS FORUM and Its First Event

Danielle LeBreck sits down with Caesars Entertainment and ConferenceDirect, who collaborated together to design ConferenceDirect's annual partner meeting at the new CAESARS FORUM in Las Vegas. Listen or read their transcript to learn about their hybrid approach, how F&B was modified and more.