Shed the Masks and Bring in the Sound and Lighting

Spencer E. Geissinger, vice president of Susan Davis International, shares a positive message about shedding masks and bringing in sound and lighting for better audiovisual production and hybrid experiences.

Ideas for Delighting Attendees of All Ages

New research from IACC on trends in demands for the meeting room of the future could hold the secret captivating new audiences. From innovative ways to present information and use food and beverage to flexible room settings, find out what top planners are doing to make sure everyone is comfortable. IACC CEO Mark Cooper will […]

Shining a Light on Lighting Technology

Light has been around as long as the human race. First came fire, a primitive source that served a dual purpose of heating and illumination.  Roughly a hundred or so years ago, incandescent light was invented.  This light source remains in use today and is a relatively simple process, passing an electrical current through a resistor, which […]

Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

The negative impact of waste generated at trade shows, and events generally, on the environment has been an ongoing concern and challenge in the industry. As attendees become more interested in a more sustainable future, event planners must adapt and provide more regenerative and sustainable approaches to events.

New and Renovated: California Dreaming

From the sunny coastline of SoCal to the fog-draped Golden Gate, new and renovated hotels across the charming state of California make for compelling options to host your next meetings, event or retreat.

Best Food Cities Across the Globe

When traveling internationally, one of the ways in which visitors can tangibly absorb the culture, personality and literal taste of the destination is through food.

2023 Hotel Trends

Whether hotels are implementing major sustainability initiatives or presenting an exclusive look at a world destination, at their core, they know they’re there to offer guests a memorable stay.

New and Renovated: Ambience Unrivaled

These new and renovated hotels have mastered ambience in the full sense of the word with stunning redesigns that celebrate their location or create memorable moods through thoughtful design.

Sustainability as a Practice

Impact XM created seven sustainable action areas to help make itself, its clients and its industry greener. In this article, Smart Meetings breaks it down with Impact XM’s VP of Marketing Heather Griffin.