About Us
Weddings
Corporate Events
Private Parties
Non-Profit & Government
Celebrity & VIP
City Guide
Blog
Contact
  • About Us
  • Weddings
  • Corporate Events
  • Private Parties
  • Non-Profit & Government
  • Celebrity & VIP
  • City Guide
  • Blog

Company

  • About Us
  • Showcases
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us

Event Types

  • Weddings
  • Corporate Events
  • Private Parties
  • Non-Profit & Government
  • Celebrity & VIP

Service Areas

NEXA EVENTS BLOG NATIONWIDE

Sort content by location and event category

Location
Nationwide
AllLos AngelesCharlotteNationwide
Event Type
All
AllEvent PlanningWeddingsCorporate EventsPrivate PartiesNon-Profit & GovernmentCelebrity & VIP
Content Type
AllGuideNewsInterviewCase StudyVideoExpert Advice

Popular Articles

Conference attendees seated in a discussion-focused session with roundtables and open networking space

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.

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.

Latest Event Planning Ideas

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.

  • Brand activation on a college campus with students engaging at an outdoor event booth

    Event PlanningNewsAug 31, 2026

    How Campus Activations Are Winning Gen Z Attention

    Brands are returning to college campuses with activation programs designed to meet Gen Z where they are. From beauty sampling to on-site experiences, these campaigns show how event teams can build relevance through audience-first design, partner alignment, and measurable engagement.

  • Toronto skyline with a sports venue and event attendees nearby

    Event PlanningNewsAug 30, 2026

    Toronto Sports Growth Reshapes Event Planning

    Toronto’s expanding sports infrastructure is doing more than drawing fans. It is also creating new opportunities for planners, sponsors, hospitality teams, and destination marketers looking to build meetings and events around high-energy, experience-driven audiences.

Latest Event Planning Ideas

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.

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
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

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.

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.

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.

Read all articles →
Sponsored Ad
Event planners reviewing venue and industry news updatesFeatured Event ArticleUS Event Industry News: Venue, Tech and Activation TrendsView Article

Corporate Event Ideas

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

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.

Attendees networking at a sports management conference in Toronto

Event PlanningNewsSep 22, 2026

PrimeTime Sports Conference Spotlights Event Trends

PrimeTime Sports Management Conference brings 550 sports industry leaders to Toronto for three days of networking, education, and trade show activity. The event offers a timely look at how live conferences continue to blend content, community, and business development.

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.

Read all articles →
Conference planners reviewing sustainable event metrics at a business event

Event PlanningNewsAug 29, 2026

Maritz Elevate 2026 Sets a Sustainable Event Standard

Maritz’s Elevate 2026 shows how sustainability is moving from a nice-to-have to a measurable standard in business events. The case study offers planners a practical look at certification, footprint monitoring, and the operational choices shaping greener conferences.

  • Business travelers moving through a convention center lobby

    Event PlanningNewsAug 24, 2026

    How Event Leaders Are Using Business Travel Data

    A new American Express survey suggests business travel is evolving as companies prioritize major events, emerging destinations, and better infrastructure. For planners, that means new opportunities to shape meetings, client experiences, and incentive programs around stronger travel patterns.

  • Event planners reviewing fall conference priorities and budget notes in a meeting room

    Event PlanningNewsAug 23, 2026

    What Event Leaders Are Watching This Fall

    As the meetings and events industry heads into its busiest season, planners are balancing tighter budgets, rising attendee expectations, and more scrutiny around experience design. This roundup looks at the priorities event leaders are tracking and what they mean for planning decisions.

  • Trade show attendees walking past branded exhibitor booths on a busy expo floor

    Event PlanningNewsAug 21, 2026

    How Big Trade Shows Are Evolving Beyond the Expo Floor

    Trade shows are moving past the traditional booth-and-badge model as organizers add stronger networking, education, and global market insights. This look at Cosmoprof North America shows how major events are broadening their value for exhibitors, buyers, and planners.

  • 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.

    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.

    Read all articles →
    Sponsored Ad
    Event planners reviewing venue and industry news updatesFeatured Event ArticleUS Event Industry News: Venue, Tech and Activation TrendsView Article

    Corporate Event Ideas

    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

    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.

    Attendees networking at a sports management conference in Toronto

    Event PlanningNewsSep 22, 2026

    PrimeTime Sports Conference Spotlights Event Trends

    PrimeTime Sports Management Conference brings 550 sports industry leaders to Toronto for three days of networking, education, and trade show activity. The event offers a timely look at how live conferences continue to blend content, community, and business development.

    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.

    Read all articles →