In the ever-evolving landscape of event planning, a new trend is here to stay: prioritizing wellness. No longer just a niche consideration, wellness-centered events are now expected, with attendees seeking experiences that enhance both their physical and mental well-being. Much more than a fitness class or mental health hotline, planning with wellness requires knowledge and creativity. Whether you’re an event planner, a destination management company (DMC), or a large venue, it’s time to take note and align your strategies with this new focus.

Forward-thinking organizers are recognizing the value of adding more holistic elements, such as mindfulness practices, opportunities for organic networking, and intellectually stimulating activities. Below, we dive into the benefits of incorporating these elements and provide actionable tips for their inclusion.

Events are often characterized by long hours, back-to-back sessions, and attendees glued to their seats. But a growing trend emphasizes the integration of physical activity into these events. Incorporating movement not only offers health benefits but also drives better engagement, learning, and networking opportunities.

The modern professional landscape recognizes the importance of holistic well-being. As we embrace this ethos, there’s been a surge in interest towards creating spaces at events that prioritize mental and sensory wellness. Here, we explore the advantages of incorporating meditation rooms, unplugged zones, and sensory-friendly areas into such events.

In today’s fast-paced world, events aim to be more than just educational hubs and seek to offer holistic experiences that prioritize attendee well-being. A cutting-edge addition making waves in this arena is the integration of IV vitamin hydration drips. Let’s dive into this exciting trend and explore its multifaceted benefits.

Beyond the typical sessions and networking opportunities, there’s a growing emphasis on attendee and staff well-being at events. Among the innovative wellness trends making their mark are localized cryotherapy and compression therapy. These fun, refreshing services add energy and generate buzz while offering a chance to cool down, feel great and connect with each other.

At first glance, it might seem easy to contract a medical vendor for event health services – there are always standby medic groups in every city! However, it’s important to take a deeper look at your event and how to best mitigate risk. What starts out as a request for one standby EMT often turns into a larger reflection on how to ensure the safety and security of your guests. To help event professionals navigate this process, we have compiled a list of questions to ask when looking for onsite medical care vendors.

Event attendees have new expectations from offline events – gone are the days of passive lectures and plastic conference swag. Instead, event planners and organizations are turning to events as an opportunity to interact, collaborate, provide experiences to drive messaging and stand out from the competition. Brand activations and experiential event design make each day interesting and unique – and keep clients, sponsors and vendors coming back for more.

When planning an event, you’ve done your research on the best caterers, transportation providers, and rental companies. Your team knows the agenda, all about the room blocks and the flight schedules. But do you know who will handle medical care and emergencies? Regardless of industry, we encourage all our clients to ask, “what is our medical care and emergency plan?”

An intravenous (IV) drip consists of fluids administered into a vein, sometimes with vitamins or other micronutrients added. IVs provide hydration and electrolytes, and the vitamins, minerals and amino acids are added for additional benefits.