Category: Planning Tips & Tricks

Modern Event Planning: 8 Ways to Rethink the Expected

What if your next event started with a different question? Explore eight ways to rethink the expected, from unexpected venues and purposeful design to more meaningful guest experiences.

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Look again: Finding inspiration in the city you know

Discover how exploring your own city with fresh eyes can spark creativity, deepen destination knowledge, and inspire better events.

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Design matters. And we're here for it.

Good design isn't about how a room looks. It's about how people feel. IMEX and Cohera break down what experiential event design actually does.

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Designing multigenerational events from A to Gen Z

How do you design multigenerational events that feel personal to every attendee? Practical guidance on pacing, technology, and inclusion.

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Beach events aren't all sand and sunsets

Dreaming of a beach event? Bring the sand, skip the surprises. Here’s how to nail the permits, vendors, logistics, weather, and guest experience.

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Sensory design is doing more than setting the mood

Sensory design tips for creating corporate events guests feel, remember, and talk about long after the lights come up.

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These corporate event trends make any space the place to be

This is the corporate event trends forecast you write when you’ve already lived it. From menus to venues, we’re reading the room, literally.

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Charleston for groups: smart picks, great taste, zero filler

What to do in Charleston with groups: Hotels, restaurants, venues, and experiences planners should know.

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Green hotels that make sustainable events easier, smarter, and a lot less performative

Green hotels planners can trust, with real sustainability efforts that support smarter, more responsible events.

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How to spot the next hot destination before everyone else does

Spot emerging event destinations early with a planner’s guide to trends, timing, access, and on-the-ground momentum.

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