Smart Meetings

Mountain resorts provide inspiring environments that boost creativity and performance. University of Houston's Melanie Rudd and others show that natural settings reduce stress, enhance cognitive function, and stimulate ideation, ideal for meetings and team-building.

The global travel trends represent a significant milestone—not just recovering from the pandemic but building momentum. Global meetings planners should take note.

Our founder Marin Bright believed in the transformative energy recognizing greatness can have to encourage more exceptional stories.

In this week's Smart Travel, Quintana Roo unveils it 'Luxury Experience' Campaign, JetBlue is fined $2 Million for late flights, Park City Ski Patrol continues its strike, and more.

Kelly Gleeson Smith, vice president of sales for Caesars Entertainment, shares her vision for the future of new talent in the industry.

In the wake of a man plowing a truck into New Year's Eve revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing dozens, New Orleans & Company President and CEO Walt Leger III vowed that the community's spirit "will not be deterred by this horrific act."

As every meeting planner knows, business trips are usually jam-packed with important schedules. Planners are often rushing from one appointment, lunch meeting or site inspection to another. Add jetlag and travel fatigue to the equation, and it’s a mystery how event professionals keep their energy up all day. These five tips will help you stay […]