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New York Unveils Ambitious Plans for Hosting Meetings and Events During IMEX America
W.G. Ramirez
Industry News
New Report Underscores Global Economic Significance of Business Events
Rich Luna
Michigan Cities Increase Tourism and Meetings Business
Dian Barber
ICCA Announces New Conference Locations, Initiatives at IMEX America
Semaj Watts
IMEX America 2018: Five Questions with David Diaz Sanchez and Masako Kimura
Semaj Watts
Jessie States Named Young Professional Pacesetter
Michael Pinchera
Industry News
The Most Significant Issue Facing Women in the Meeting Industry: Being Heard
Melissa Majors, Global Education Director for MPI, brought women together for an empowering and educational session on developing strong leadership skills.
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Tips & Advice
3 Benefits of Selecting Second-tier Cities for Events
Event attendees are drawn to unique local experiences that offer guests a greater sense of place.
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Industry News
Smart Monday Attendees Get Real World Experience with Contract Litigation
Christian Hardigree of Kennesaw State University and Dana Cotham of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, came together Monday during MPI’s Smart Monday education on the eve of IMEX America for a lighthearted and informative session on meeting and event contract litigation.
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Industry News
IMEX America 2018: 5 Questions with Eric Rozenberg
MPI South Florida chapter member Eric Rozenberg, president and CEO of Event Business Formula sat down with us at IMEX America.
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Trends
New Incentive Travel Industry Index Unveiled on Smart Monday
SITE, IRF and FICP released the Incentive Travel Industry Index during a Smart Monday education session at IMEX America in Las Vegas.
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Industry News
Industry Veteran Kevin Kirby Named Executive Director of the MPI Foundation
Meeting and event industry veteran Kevin Kirby has been named executive director of the Meeting Professionals International Foundation.
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Industry News
MPI Florida Chapters Reach Out to Help Hurricane Victims
Almost as soon as the Hurricane Michael eased and moved north, FEMA and a group of other organizations, including MPI Florida Chapters, were marshaling their resources to help.
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Industry News
Welcome to IMEX America 2018
A week packed with world-class networking and education begins today, Smart Monday powered by MPI
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Industry News
IMEX America 2018: 5 Questions with Rivka Noble
We recently spoke with Rivka Noble, vice president of catering, entertainment and corporate sales for Drai’s Enterperises.
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Industry News
Smart Monday Powered by MPI: Welcome to the Midway
With Smart Monday and education throughout the week, MPI is ensuring that IMEX America attendees leave Las Vegas more prepared for the future.
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Destinations
Seoul Ranked Highest in Number of Int'l Conferences
Ongoing growth in South Korea’s largest city is helping groups have like-nothing-else meeting and event experiences.
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Industry News
C2 to Offer Innovative Perspectives at IMEX America
In the wake of the IMEX/C2 partnership rollout at IMEX Frankfurt 2018, C2 will offer five presentations in all at IMEX America.
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Trends
5 Ways to Use Drones in the Event Industry
As drones have come down in size and price, they have become more accessible to event organizers providing a new strategy to enhance the event experience.
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Industry News
A Pleasant Surprise for Meetings and Events
Through stirring collections and versatile, breathtaking spaces, museums are inspiring groups.
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