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Industry News
This Week’s Update About New Positions in the Meeting Industry - Jan. 20
Blair Potter
Industry News
This Week’s Hotel and Convention Center News from Around the World - Jan. 20
Blair Potter
EMEC Learning Journey #4: Stress Management
Meeting Professionals International
Derrod McKinney - MPI Southern California
Derrod McKinney
Advancing from Organizer to Meeting Strategist
Lori Pugh Marcum CMP, CMM
EMEC Learning Journey #3: Storytelling for Business
Avery Carter
Destinations
Here’s Why You Can & Should Pack Your Bags for Puerto Rico
Following an intense cadence of quakes and aftershocks along the island’s southwest coast that began on January 7th—the latest, a magnitude of 5.2, occurring just today—the island is pretty much back to its usual chill rhythm.
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Industry News
Seller’s Market: The Art of the Deal is Changing
How planners and suppliers can both find success in a seller’s market.
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Industry News
EMEC, a Conference That is Not a Conference?!?
EMEC is the most unconference like conference in the event industry.
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Industry News
ASAE President & CEO John H. Graham IV Leaves a Legacy in His Passing
John H. Graham IV, who served as president and CEO of The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE) since 2003, has died following an extended battle with cancer, ASAE announced Monday.
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Trends
The Road to Sustainability in Events
This new decade started with very disturbing pictures of burnt koalas and headlines of their ”imminent extinction.” Climate change has played a role in this catastrophic and unprecedented early fire season, and the meeting industry can take the lead in tackling this universal issue.
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Industry News
This Week’s Update About New Positions in the Meeting Industry - Jan. 13
Congratulations to those celebrating promotions and new positions in the meeting industry.
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Industry News
All Hands on Deck at CAESARS FORUM
CAESARS FORUM’s director of culinary operations dishes on how he’s building a collaborative team and redefining banquets for meetings and events.
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Tips & Advice
A Journey Towards a Greener Future: Q&A with Inge Huijbrechts from Radisson Hotel Group
If you’re planning an event to resonate with younger audiences, you need to consider the increasing importance that they place sustainability and the environment.
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Tips & Advice
How Radisson Meetings Can Help You Make an Impact
No matter the purpose of your next meeting or event, you surely want to leave your participants with a positive, lasting impression of your or your client’s values, objective and your company’s brand.
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Tips & Advice
Events Horizons: A Blueprint for Success
Event planners face daunting challenges: greater competition for delegates, intense budget scrutiny, and increased expectations for memorable experiences.
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Tips & Advice
10 Tips for Rethinking How We Design Meeting Spaces
Nothing about the way we currently plan meetings makes it easy to create compelling spaces that stimulate and engage delegates.
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Industry News
EMEC20: An Action-Packed Whirlwind of Learning, Fun & Adventure
EMEC20 can achieve a few certificates and clock hours, experience the beauty of Seville and find adventure in learning journeys, all while pushing their boundaries with cutting-edge education.
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Trends
Q&A: Nevar Campbell on the Most Relevant Social Issue Her Chapter Is Addressing
We spoke with Nevar Campbell, chapter president of MPI Tampa Bay Area, on everything from the social issues in her region that intersect with the events industry to this year's biggest trends.
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Industry News
Overcoming Roadblocks to a New Event Design Approach
The Caesars Entertainment sales team partnered with the Event Design Collective to get more in-depth conversations about stakeholder needs and participant outcomes.
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