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Corporate EventsGuideNov 5, 2026

Charlotte Event Transportation Guide

A practical Charlotte guide for planning guest arrivals, parking, shuttles, accessibility, hotel movement, venue loading, and smooth departures for corporate events.

Charlotte corporate event planning timeline with scheduling milestones, venue holds, and production checkpoints
Corporate EventsGuideNov 2, 2026

Charlotte Corporate Event Planning Timeline

A practical Charlotte corporate event timeline for venue holds, production, catering, approvals, transportation, rehearsals, and contingency deadlines.

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Conference planners reviewing an international meeting strategy with a Sydney venue in the background
Event PlanningNewsOct 1, 2026

International Meetings That Pay for Themselves

Business Events Sydney and ICC Sydney outlined a practical framework for building international meeting programs that can strengthen budgets, support destination value, and improve long-term event strategy for planners managing global attendance.

Event planners reviewing venue and industry news updates
Event PlanningNewsSep 29, 2026

US Event Industry News: Venue, Tech and Activation Trends

This roundup highlights a mix of venue updates, conference strategy, and experiential marketing ideas that matter to planners. From new hospitality amenities to brand activations and event-industry developments, the focus is on what may shape attendee experience and production decisions.

  • Downtown Chicago hotel and convention district skyline
    Event PlanningNewsOct 14, 20268 min read

    Chicago Hotel Strike Looms for Event Planners

    A potential large-scale hotel strike in Chicago could affect meeting schedules, room blocks, staffing plans, and attendee transportation. Here’s what event professionals should watch and how to prepare without overreacting.

  • Meeting planners discussing policy advocacy at a business events conference
    Event PlanningNewsOct 11, 2026

    Why Advocacy Matters for Event Planners

    Business events increasingly intersect with public policy, and planners are being asked to understand how advocacy affects venues, attendance, and long-term destination strategy. A new industry conversation is putting that responsibility back in focus.

  • Conference attendees using AI-powered event tools at a large tech conference

Expert Advice

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    WeddingsExpert AdviceMay 16, 2024

    Selecting the Perfect Wedding Dress for LA Venues

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Latest Event Planning Ideas

Conference planners reviewing an international meeting strategy with a Sydney venue in the background
Event PlanningNewsOct 1, 2026

International Meetings That Pay for Themselves

Business Events Sydney and ICC Sydney outlined a practical framework for building international meeting programs that can strengthen budgets, support destination value, and improve long-term event strategy for planners managing global attendance.

Event planners reviewing venue and industry news updates
Event PlanningNewsSep 29, 2026

US Event Industry News: Venue, Tech and Activation Trends

This roundup highlights a mix of venue updates, conference strategy, and experiential marketing ideas that matter to planners. From new hospitality amenities to brand activations and event-industry developments, the focus is on what may shape attendee experience and production decisions.

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Event PlanningNewsOct 21, 2026

Why Conversation-First Events Are Gaining Ground

A Smart Meetings report on an event that devoted much of its program to conversation highlights a broader planning shift: organizers are rethinking agenda density, room design, and facilitation to make peer exchange the main value driver, not a side activity.

Wedding planning team reviewing roles, timeline, and venue responsibilities before a ceremony
WeddingsGuideOct 21, 2026

Wedding Planner vs Venue Coordinator: Who Handles What

A wedding planner, month-of coordinator, day-of coordinator, and venue coordinator all serve different operational roles. This guide clarifies who handles logistics, vendor communication, timelines, and problem-solving so couples can spot coverage gaps before they sign contracts.

Modern meeting venue and hotel event space with planners reviewing setup details
WeddingsNewsSep 27, 2026

New Venue Upgrades and Industry Moves to Watch

Hotels, destinations, and event professionals are rolling out fresh updates that matter to planners balancing experience, access, and budget. From renovated properties to leadership moves, these developments signal where meeting and event opportunities may be improving next season.

Chicago skyline with a downtown hotel and convention district in view
Event PlanningNewsSep 26, 2026

Chicago Hotel Strike Looms Over Event Planning

A looming hotel strike in Chicago is prompting planners to review contracts, room blocks, transportation, and contingency plans. For events tied to downtown properties or McCormick Place, early communication and flexibility may be essential in the weeks ahead.

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Corporate EventsNewsSep 11, 2026

Cybersecurity Travel Tips for Event Teams on the Road

As event professionals move between hotels, convention centers, airports, and shared venues, new Wi-Fi threats are making secure travel practices more important than ever. A recent Microsoft warning underscores simple steps teams can take to protect sensitive event data.

Event planner reviewing digital venue and production tools in a modern ballroom
Corporate EventsNewsAug 12, 2026

How Venue Tech Is Rewriting Event Planning

Encore’s latest investment in planner-friendly tools signals a broader shift in event production: venue teams and suppliers are building faster, more connected workflows to reduce friction, improve accuracy, and give planners more control.

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street hospitality program inspired by athlete wellness
Corporate EventsNewsAug 11, 2026

How Athlete-Led Hospitality Can Inspire Event Planning

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street’s Stay Like a Champion program offers meeting professionals a fresh look at wellness-forward hospitality. The concept blends rest, training, and nutrition into a luxury stay, giving planners ideas for more immersive attendee experiences.

Event production crew setting up lighting and AV equipment in a conference ballroom
Corporate EventsNewsAug 10, 2026

Encore Puts $100M Behind Smarter Event Production

Encore Global is investing $100 million in product and digital upgrades this year, a move that could affect how planners source production support, streamline ballroom logistics, and improve attendee-facing event experiences across meetings, conferences, and live programs.

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Event PlanningNewsSep 21, 2026

How Corporate Events Create Memorable Stories

A Smart Meetings feature explores why strong corporate events are designed around memorable moments, not just agendas. The piece offers a useful lens for planners aiming to build engagement, word-of-mouth, and attendee recall.

Conference attendees participating in an interactive event session in Lisbon
Event PlanningNewsSep 19, 2026

PCMA’s EMEA Conference Shows the Future of Events

PCMA’s Convening EMEA in Lisbon highlighted how conferences are evolving around integrity, connection, and future-focused design. For planners, the event offers a useful snapshot of how education, collaboration, and attendee experience are being reimagined in real time.

Exterior of Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando with meeting and event guests arriving
Event PlanningNewsSep 16, 2026

Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Expansion Signals Venue Growth

Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin is entering a new phase with a major expansion that could influence how planners evaluate resort-scale venues. The project highlights continuing demand for large, full-service meeting spaces tied to leisure-driven destinations.

Fans at a Premier League U.S. activation event
Event PlanningNewsSep 14, 2026

Why the Premier League's U.S. Fan Events Matter

The Premier League's Coast to Coast activations show how sports brands can build fan momentum with live experiences across multiple cities. For event planners, the campaign offers a useful look at travel, turnout, and sponsor-friendly programming at scale.

Event planner reviewing technology tools for conference production and attendee analytics
Event PlanningNewsSep 13, 20266 min read

Why Event Teams Should Watch Event Tech Tools

New event technology tools are arriving with a stronger focus on ROI, speaker workflows, attendee behavior, and operational clarity. For planners, the key question is not whether to adopt more tools, but which solutions truly improve execution and measurement.

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Event PlanningNewsOct 9, 2026

Dreamforce Shows How AI Can Improve Attendee Access

Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2026 gave planners a current look at how AI can support attendee experience, from clearer navigation to faster content discovery. The event also highlighted the importance of balancing innovation with accessibility, trust, and practical event operations.

  • Business events professionals discussing advocacy and policy strategy at a conference table
    WeddingsNewsOct 8, 2026

    Why Event Planners Should Track Advocacy Now

    Government policy is moving back onto the business-events agenda, and planners are being urged to stay informed. Advocacy can influence site selection, attendance, and long-term destination competitiveness in subtle but meaningful ways.

  • Business travelers and event attendees exploring a destination with local cultural experiences
    WeddingsNewsOct 3, 2026

    World Tourism Day Signals Shift in Business Travel

    World Tourism Day is highlighting a broader shift in how business travelers and event attendees engage with destinations. New reporting points to stronger demand for deeper, more meaningful experiences that can influence meetings, incentive trips, and conference programming.

  • Planners meeting in a modern international conference venue in Sydney
    Event PlanningNewsOct 2, 2026

    Building an International Meeting Program That Pays Off

    Business Events Sydney and ICC Sydney outline a practical framework for international meetings that can improve value, strengthen stakeholder alignment, and help planners justify investment through smarter programming, destination fit, and measurable outcomes.

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    WeddingsNewsSep 27, 2026

    New Venue Upgrades and Industry Moves to Watch

    Hotels, destinations, and event professionals are rolling out fresh updates that matter to planners balancing experience, access, and budget. From renovated properties to leadership moves, these developments signal where meeting and event opportunities may be improving next season.

    Chicago skyline with a downtown hotel and convention district in view
    Event PlanningNewsSep 26, 2026

    Chicago Hotel Strike Looms Over Event Planning

    A looming hotel strike in Chicago is prompting planners to review contracts, room blocks, transportation, and contingency plans. For events tied to downtown properties or McCormick Place, early communication and flexibility may be essential in the weeks ahead.

    Read all articles →
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    Event professional using a laptop safely while traveling through a conference venue and airport
    Corporate EventsNewsSep 11, 2026

    Cybersecurity Travel Tips for Event Teams on the Road

    As event professionals move between hotels, convention centers, airports, and shared venues, new Wi-Fi threats are making secure travel practices more important than ever. A recent Microsoft warning underscores simple steps teams can take to protect sensitive event data.

    Event planner reviewing digital venue and production tools in a modern ballroom
    Corporate EventsNewsAug 12, 2026

    How Venue Tech Is Rewriting Event Planning

    Encore’s latest investment in planner-friendly tools signals a broader shift in event production: venue teams and suppliers are building faster, more connected workflows to reduce friction, improve accuracy, and give planners more control.

    JW Marriott Tampa Water Street hospitality program inspired by athlete wellness
    Corporate EventsNewsAug 11, 2026

    How Athlete-Led Hospitality Can Inspire Event Planning

    JW Marriott Tampa Water Street’s Stay Like a Champion program offers meeting professionals a fresh look at wellness-forward hospitality. The concept blends rest, training, and nutrition into a luxury stay, giving planners ideas for more immersive attendee experiences.

    Event production crew setting up lighting and AV equipment in a conference ballroom
    Corporate EventsNewsAug 10, 2026

    Encore Puts $100M Behind Smarter Event Production

    Encore Global is investing $100 million in product and digital upgrades this year, a move that could affect how planners source production support, streamline ballroom logistics, and improve attendee-facing event experiences across meetings, conferences, and live programs.

    Read all articles →

    Most Read This Month

    Corporate event attendees networking and engaging in a polished conference setting
    Event PlanningNewsSep 21, 2026

    How Corporate Events Create Memorable Stories

    A Smart Meetings feature explores why strong corporate events are designed around memorable moments, not just agendas. The piece offers a useful lens for planners aiming to build engagement, word-of-mouth, and attendee recall.

    Conference attendees participating in an interactive event session in Lisbon
    Event PlanningNewsSep 19, 2026

    PCMA’s EMEA Conference Shows the Future of Events

    PCMA’s Convening EMEA in Lisbon highlighted how conferences are evolving around integrity, connection, and future-focused design. For planners, the event offers a useful snapshot of how education, collaboration, and attendee experience are being reimagined in real time.

    Exterior of Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando with meeting and event guests arriving
    Event PlanningNewsSep 16, 2026

    Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Expansion Signals Venue Growth

    Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin is entering a new phase with a major expansion that could influence how planners evaluate resort-scale venues. The project highlights continuing demand for large, full-service meeting spaces tied to leisure-driven destinations.

    Fans at a Premier League U.S. activation event
    Event PlanningNewsSep 14, 2026

    Why the Premier League's U.S. Fan Events Matter

    The Premier League's Coast to Coast activations show how sports brands can build fan momentum with live experiences across multiple cities. For event planners, the campaign offers a useful look at travel, turnout, and sponsor-friendly programming at scale.

    Event planner reviewing technology tools for conference production and attendee analytics
    Event PlanningNewsSep 13, 20266 min read

    Why Event Teams Should Watch Event Tech Tools

    New event technology tools are arriving with a stronger focus on ROI, speaker workflows, attendee behavior, and operational clarity. For planners, the key question is not whether to adopt more tools, but which solutions truly improve execution and measurement.

    Read all articles →