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Kerry Lambert, CMP
Kerry Lambert, CMP - MPI Potomac Chapter
Industry News
IACC Delivers Radical Innovation Theme at Toronto Conference
Rich Luna
A Fundraising Double Play for the MPI Foundation
Michael Pinchera
Historic Santo Domingo Offers New Appeal for Groups
Rowland Stiteler
Peru: A Bucket-list Destination for Incentive Events
Maria Lenhart
WEC Speaker Mark Valenziano on Inclusivity Knowledge
Rowland Stiteler
Industry News
Making a Real Difference: MPI Celebrates National Volunteer Week
April 7-13 is National Volunteer Week, which was established in 1974. At MPI, volunteers are, without doubt, the lifeblood of our organization.
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Destinations
In Seattle, The Power of Women Runs Deep
In 1926 Bertha Knight Landes became the first female mayor of a major American city, serving as the mayor of Seattle.
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Destinations
Cincinnati is Ready for Business
Various publications have rated Cincinnati among the top 5 best U.S. cities to visit and top 10 rising meeting destinations.
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Industry News
Las Vegas Shows Strength on Global Meetings Industry Day
Leaders from across Las Vegas came together on Global Meetings Industry Day to amplify the message that Las Vegas meetings business is strong and getting stronger.
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Industry News
How MPI Chapters Celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day
From thought-provoking educational sessions to lively networking opportunities to impactful CSR initiatives, MPI chapters across the world celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) in style on April 4.
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Industry News
San Juan and Puerto Rico, Embrace GMID Celebrations after Recovery
Global meeting and event professionals, advocates and supporters will unite on April 4 to draw attention to the strength of an industry that pours $2.53 trillion into the world’s economy.
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Industry News
Making the World Healthier, One Event at a Time
When IACC decides to roll out a strategic and transformative initiative for its stakeholders, "ah-ha" moments are experienced along the way.
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Industry News
A Clear Direction: SITE unveils The Bangkok Manifesto
SITE unveils The Bangkok Manifesto—a 10-point document on the nature, purpose and direction of incentive travel.
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Industry News
Celebrating the Powerful Impact of Face-to-Face Meetings
This month we celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day, showcasing the positive impact of meetings and events to business leaders, politicians and the world.
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Industry News
MPI Signs The Code, a Pledge to Combat Human Trafficking
The MPI organization will become a signatory to “The Code,” a global network of associations and corporations committed to taking actions in the worldwide fight against human trafficking.
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Industry News
MPI’s 2018 WEC Honored with Prestigious Eventex Award
This global competition included 331 entries from 42 countries spanning 77 categories, and each was evaluated on creativity, planning and effectiveness.
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Destinations
Japan National Tourism Organization Launches “New Ideas Start Here”
Japan is already positioned as Asia’s leading destination for meetings and events, and the country’s tourism board aims to keep it that way.
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Destinations
Surprising Takamatsu, Japan, Creates a Niche for Meetings and Events
Takamatsu, Japan, has no better ambassador than Tadashi Sano, chief director of the city’s convention and visitor’s bureau.
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Destinations
Okayama, Japan: A Unique Cultural Experience for Meetings and Events
Okayama Is Poised to Attract Meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions business (MICE).
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