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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.

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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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.

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.

Exterior view of a modern sports complex with multiple courts and event-ready common areas in Henderson, Nevada

Event PlanningNewsSep 10, 2026

A New Sports Complex Is Opening in Henderson

Henderson is adding a new 180,000-square-foot sports complex that could expand options for tournaments, team travel, and group gatherings. For planners, the opening signals another venue-driven boost for events tied to sports tourism and attendee experiences.

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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.

Meeting planners reviewing destination demand trends around sports events

Corporate EventsNewsAug 9, 2026

How Destination Activations Are Shaping Event Demand

Sports calendars are becoming a stronger planning factor for cities courting meetings, incentives, and brand activations. Recent examples from California show how major tournaments and upcoming international events can influence hotel demand, venue positioning, and attendee experience strategies.

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Couple reviewing a wedding budget and planning timeline with a laptop and notes

WeddingsGuideSep 8, 2026

Wedding Budget and Timeline: A Practical Guide

A practical guide for couples who want to align their wedding budget with a realistic planning timeline. Learn how to prioritize spending, schedule deposits, account for fees and contingency, and avoid last-minute decisions that increase costs.

Event planner reviewing food safety questions with a catering team before service

Event PlanningNewsSep 7, 2026

Food Safety Questions Planners Should Ask Vendors

Food safety is increasingly part of event planning, not just catering operations. This Nexa brief highlights the questions planners should ask vendors before service begins, from handling procedures to communication protocols, so teams can reduce risk and protect guest confidence.

Exterior rendering of a new sports complex venue in Henderson, Nevada

Event PlanningNewsSep 6, 2026

Why Event Teams Should Watch Sports Complex Openings

A new 180,000-square-foot sports complex is set to open in Henderson, adding another sign of growth in a fast-developing destination. For planners, the project points to expanding options for group outings, tournaments, hospitality programs, and future event demand.

Wedding planning team reviewing vendor contracts and coordination notes

WeddingsGuideSep 5, 2026

How to Build a Reliable Wedding Vendor Team

A practical guide for couples who want a wedding vendor team that communicates clearly, contracts cleanly, and performs reliably from planning through the last send-off. Learn how to shortlist, interview, compare, and coordinate vendors while protecting your budget, timeline, and peace of mind.

Elegant wedding venue reception setup with tables, lighting, and ceremony space

WeddingsGuideSep 3, 2026

How to Choose a Wedding Venue Without Regrets

A strong wedding venue decision goes beyond the first impression. Use this guide to compare total cost, guest flow, weather backup, catering rules, vendor access, accessibility, curfews, and contract terms so you can choose with confidence.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

Latest Event Planning Ideas

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.

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.

Exterior view of a modern sports complex with multiple courts and event-ready common areas in Henderson, Nevada

Event PlanningNewsSep 10, 2026

A New Sports Complex Is Opening in Henderson

Henderson is adding a new 180,000-square-foot sports complex that could expand options for tournaments, team travel, and group gatherings. For planners, the opening signals another venue-driven boost for events tied to sports tourism and attendee experiences.

Read all articles →
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Event production team reviewing pre-production plans for a conferenceFeatured Event ArticlePre-Production Is the New Event AdvantageView Article

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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.

Meeting planners reviewing destination demand trends around sports events

Corporate EventsNewsAug 9, 2026

How Destination Activations Are Shaping Event Demand

Sports calendars are becoming a stronger planning factor for cities courting meetings, incentives, and brand activations. Recent examples from California show how major tournaments and upcoming international events can influence hotel demand, venue positioning, and attendee experience strategies.

Read all articles →

Most Read This Month

Couple reviewing a wedding budget and planning timeline with a laptop and notes

WeddingsGuideSep 8, 2026

Wedding Budget and Timeline: A Practical Guide

A practical guide for couples who want to align their wedding budget with a realistic planning timeline. Learn how to prioritize spending, schedule deposits, account for fees and contingency, and avoid last-minute decisions that increase costs.

Event planner reviewing food safety questions with a catering team before service

Event PlanningNewsSep 7, 2026

Food Safety Questions Planners Should Ask Vendors

Food safety is increasingly part of event planning, not just catering operations. This Nexa brief highlights the questions planners should ask vendors before service begins, from handling procedures to communication protocols, so teams can reduce risk and protect guest confidence.

Exterior rendering of a new sports complex venue in Henderson, Nevada

Event PlanningNewsSep 6, 2026

Why Event Teams Should Watch Sports Complex Openings

A new 180,000-square-foot sports complex is set to open in Henderson, adding another sign of growth in a fast-developing destination. For planners, the project points to expanding options for group outings, tournaments, hospitality programs, and future event demand.

Wedding planning team reviewing vendor contracts and coordination notes

WeddingsGuideSep 5, 2026

How to Build a Reliable Wedding Vendor Team

A practical guide for couples who want a wedding vendor team that communicates clearly, contracts cleanly, and performs reliably from planning through the last send-off. Learn how to shortlist, interview, compare, and coordinate vendors while protecting your budget, timeline, and peace of mind.

Elegant wedding venue reception setup with tables, lighting, and ceremony space

WeddingsGuideSep 3, 2026

How to Choose a Wedding Venue Without Regrets

A strong wedding venue decision goes beyond the first impression. Use this guide to compare total cost, guest flow, weather backup, catering rules, vendor access, accessibility, curfews, and contract terms so you can choose with confidence.

Read all articles →
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