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Industry News
Texas Dishes Up Diversity and Variety for Events
Mikayla Milburn
Industry News
WEC Grapevine Is Still On
Meeting Professionals International
A Message from Leaders of the Meetings and Events Industry
Meeting Professionals International
Survey: Suppliers Speak Out About Coronavirus Impact
Michael Pinchera
A Time for Measured Responses and Keeping the Faith
Rich Luna
Italy's MICE Industry Responds to Coronavirus Concerns
Meeting Professionals International
Industry News
Preventing and Managing Event Health Crises Like the Coronavirus
To protect against a health crisis such as COVID-19 (the coronavirus), vetting event partners on their sanitation practices and educating attendees on precautions is critical.
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Industry News
Lower Your Event's Carbon ‘Foodprint’
Offering plant-based foods instead of steak or chicken at your next 500-person sales meeting can reduce your carbon footprint by 10 tons of greenhouse gas equivalents.
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Tips & Advice
Making Cents: Designing Purposeful Amazing Event Experiences
Designing a purposeful, engaging event experience doesn’t have to break the bank – especially when we use what we know.
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Tips & Advice
Diversity and Accessibility: The Coefficients of Inclusion
As event leaders the challenge is on to ensure that any person attending an event will have the same experience, a sizable challenge, but when has our industry ever shied away from an opportunity to be the voice.
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Trends
The Time Is Now for Gender Equality in Events
In the third installment of our "The Year of Sustainability" series, thought leader Carrie Abernathy, co-founder and executive director of the Association for Women in Events (AWE) explains why gender equality is a cornerstone to sustainability.
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Industry News
Event Cancellation Insurance and Preparing for the Next Coronavirus
Purchasing event cancellation insurance helps to protect you against financial loss due to a health crisis or disaster such as the current coronavirus.
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Industry News
5 Questions with Kitty Ratcliffe, Explore St. Louis
Getting to know key women in the meeting industry.
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Industry News
This Week’s Update About New Positions in the Meeting Industry - March 2
Congratulations to those celebrating promotions and new positions in the meeting industry.
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Industry News
This Week’s Hotel and Convention Center News from Around the World - March 2
A look at hotel and convention center development around the world.
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Industry News
The Power of Collaboration
At MPI, collaborations with key industry organizations expand our reach.
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Industry News
Pushing Boundaries
The term “pushing boundaries” has taken on a whole new meaning of late. Take MPI’s European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) in beautiful Sevilla.
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Industry News
Does Your Force Majeure Clause Cover the Coronavirus?
Typical force majeure clause may not fully protect the planner from attrition penalties in the case of a health crisis.
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Industry News
Livestreaming options for meetings
As planners worldwide consider face-to-face alternatives in light of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, many will be stepping more deeply into virtual events. Whether you’re just getting started or expanding your online meeting offerings, here’s a great rundown of some of your options.
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Trends
Here's Why Every Parent Should Try To Give Their Kids Allowances
The first financial tip for busy parents and their children in this bi-monthly series, Dr. Mara Catherine Harvey presents: Financial Tips for Children.
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