MPI Blog
Industry News
The Diversity Drumbeat is Getting Stronger
Rich Luna
Industry News
WEC Vegas Marks Several Industry Firsts
Rich Luna
Bringing Back Business Events
Michael Pinchera
Stronger and Ready for Change: the WEC Digital Experience, Day 2
Michael Pinchera
WEC 2022: Celebrate MPI’s 50th Anniversary in San Francisco
Rich Luna
3 Questions with Eric Vaughn, CAESARS FORUM
Rich Luna
Industry News
The WEC Vegas Digital Experience: Day 1
MPI’s World Education Congress has once again gone live with a robust Digital Experience offering exclusive content and streaming access to General Sessions (and more) for remote attendees. Some highlights from Day 1.
Read more   >
Industry News
Welcome to WEC and the Return of Major Meeting Industry Gatherings
More than 1,000 meeting professionals come together for MPI’s World Education Congress in Las Vegas.
Read more   >
Industry News
My WEC Journey (with Limited Mobility)
I’ll share the realities of being temporarily limited in my mobility capabilities and look forward to embracing and sharing the life lessons this experience teaches me.
Read more   >
Destinations
“The Show’s Return Marked Another Step Toward Normalcy”
With gatherings such as the Atlanta Home Show, the Cobb Galleria Centre is not only demonstrating excellence in hosting safe in-person events, but also in clearly and strategically communicating that message.
Read more   >
Industry News
New and Renovated Properties: June 2021
A glance at select meeting venue openings and renovations from the past month (June 2021).
Read more   >
Industry News
WEC Vegas Keynote Michael C. Bush: Flexibility and the War for Talent
Michael Bush, MPI WEC Vegas keynote speaker, says data show that flexibility is key in the war for talent.
Read more   >
Industry News
World of Concrete and Large-scale Trade Shows Return to Las Vegas
“This is not only a great day for our city, it’s a great day for the meeting and convention industry across Las Vegas and really across the United States.”
Read more   >
Industry News
Diverse Perspectives Form our “State of the Industry”
Fourteen meeting professionals from around the world discuss the shift to virtual/hybrid events, dealing with pandemic uncertainty, preparing for the return of in-person events and much more.
Read more   >
Industry News
Gratitude
I am so proud of this team and so thankful to have the opportunity to work with such passionate and dedicated teammates.
Read more   >
Industry News
State of the Industry: Thoughts on Virtual and Leaving the Industry
Once again, our annual State of the Industry report yielded more insight than could fit in The Meeting Professional’s feature. Here is the first part of our blog-exclusive content.
Read more   >
Destinations
Virginia Meetings: “Coastal Distancing”
Norfolk and Virginia Beach enjoyed strong leisure interest during the height of the pandemic while preparing for the return of meetings and conventions.
Read more   >
Industry News
MPI Launches New Hybrid Meetings Playbook
“Hybrid and online events offer the ability to gather and analyze data in an unprecedented way.”
Read more   >
Industry News
WEC: Building an Impactful Future
​Those attending MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) in Las Vegas, June 15-17, as well as the live, online participants, will have the opportunity to experience the “Champions for Change: Lasting Social Impact that Matters” general session.
Read more   >
Industry News
The Good Fight: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Meetings and Events
MPI members to tell us about an area where the meeting and event industry has clearly made progress in terms of LGBTQ inclusion and where more work remains.
Read more   >