MPI Blog
Destinations
Popular Meeting Destinations Rebound After a Difficult 2017
Rowland Stiteler
Industry News
Rediscovering Puerto Rico
Michael Pinchera
Christine Roberts, MPI Foundation Executive Director, Resigns
Rich Luna
A Taste of the Hague
Rich Luna
Esports Summit at Caesars Palace: Capitalizing on a Fast-growing Economy
Rich Luna
4 Ways to Build Anticipation for Your Next Event
Ryan Gould
Destinations
San Francisco's Multi-billion Dollar Construction Boom
S.F. is in the midst of a multi-billion-dollar construction boom a vital infrastructure initiative for meeting, convention and trade show business.
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Member Spotlight
Erin Dinkel - MPI North Florida Chapter
"Almost everything I have learned in this industry has been from experience"
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Industry News
From the Editor: Rallying to Help Each Other
Tarshi McCoy returned to her hometown to start her new role Visit New Bern (N.C.) CVB the week of Sept. 17, just days after Hurricane Florence smashed into the Carolina coast.
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Industry News
Honoring Our Chapters
For MPI, enthusiasm is a character trait that is embodied by the volunteer leaders that give their time and energy to support the mission of our association.
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Industry News
It’s Not Just a Master's, It's a Movement
To understand the essence of the game-changing Meeting and Event Master’s Degree program that will be rolled out next year by San Diego State University (SDSU) and MPI, start with a couple of popular slogans.
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Industry News
Omni Hotels and Resorts Optimistic About Future with Multiple New Properties
Dan Surette is quite optimistic these days about how the Omni Hotels and Resorts brand is going to impact the meeting and hospitality industries.
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Tips & Advice
An Events Tactical Guide to Digital Attendee Marketing
For all of its myriad benefits, digital marketing for attendee acquisition can also be extremely challenging.
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Tips & Advice
How to Be Prepared for Emergencies at Your Events
In 2018, news reports featured volcano eruptions in Hawaii and West Coast wildfires. These events are an important reminder for event planners that disaster can strike anywhere and at any time.
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Industry News
Ray Bloom: In His Comfort Zone
The IMEX Group founder has built an enduring legacy and earned a great deal of respect along the way.
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Industry News
Puerto Rico Convention Center Finds a 'Silver Lining' Following Hurricane Maria
The convention center did about 30 percent more business during the first half of 2018 than it did in the same periods in 2017 and 2016.
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Industry News
Breathing a Sigh of Relief Following Hurricane Florence
The recovery effort is under way as officials begin to return city services, including in the meeting and event industry.
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Trends
Event Pros Seeking More Safety and Security Training
Security expert Alan Kleinfeld says meeting planners increasingly seeking safety and security training are best served focusing on the basics.
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Trends
Enhancing Events with Evolving Technology
Meeting and event technology is evolving to help events run more efficiently and provide greater attendee engagement.
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Industry News
A Duty to Deter Human Trafficking
Hotels must take action to stop human trafficking—for the victims and for themselves.
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