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What If I Was Right?
Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP, HMCC
Industry News
A Big Step Forward for Meeting and Incentive Professionals
Elaine Pofeldt
6 After-Hours Event Activities for Fall
Kim Estep
Florida MPI Chapters Coordinating Hurricane Aid Initiative
Rowland Stiteler
Social Influencers Can Help Promote Your Event
Mariska Kesteloo
Growth to Help Indianapolis Secure More Meetings and Events
Rich Luna
Industry News
Record-Setting IMEX America Highlighted by Innovative Research, Education, & Partnerships
IMEX America concluded its eighth show in Las Vegas on Thursday with new records set for attendance, registered hosted buyers, number of appointments.
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Industry News
The Evolving Role of Event Strategy, Technology and Social Media
IMEX America: As the world of event planning evolves, so do the methods of industry experts who specialize in event strategy, design, technology and social media.
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Industry News
IMEX America 2018: Five questions with Amanda Ocenas
Amanda Ocenas gives her thoughts on the meeting industry and who she’d love to receive mentoring from at IMEX America.
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Industry News
MPI Leaders Announce Conference Locations, Education Initiatives, and Partnerships at IMEX America
Meeting Professional International’s signature event, the World Education Congress (WEC), is going back to some familiar destinations, the organization announced on Wednesday.
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Industry News
MPI, IAEE and SITE Launch Global MICE Collaborative
Three meeting and event organizations announce they're combining forces to provide training and resources to professionals in Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions.
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Industry News
Leading MICE Industry Associations Come Together to Make the Industry Stronger
The Global MICE Collaborative will be the world’s first comprehensive community for meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) professionals.
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Industry News
New York Unveils Ambitious Plans for Hosting Meetings and Events During IMEX America
NYC & Company President and CEO Fred Dixon said it’s an exciting time for yet another Big Apple evolution during a press conference at IMEX America.
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Industry News
New Report Underscores Global Economic Significance of Business Events
Results of the study released at IMEX America say the worldwide direct spend for face-to-face meetings surpassed more than US$1.03 trillion in 2017.
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Destinations
Michigan Cities Increase Tourism and Meetings Business
Development and an exuberant economic renaissance help three river-adjacent Michigan cities increase tourism and meeting business.
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Industry News
ICCA Announces New Conference Locations, Initiatives at IMEX America
ICCA will take place next month in Dubai, but the event will move to Houston in 2019. The strategy behind this move and other initiatives were unveiled at IMEX America.
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IMEX America 2018: Five Questions with David Diaz Sanchez and Masako Kimura
Argentinian tango dancing couple David Diaz Sanchez and Masako Kimura spoke with us about their shared passion for a dance that they believe is the heart of Argentina.
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Industry News
Jessie States Named Young Professional Pacesetter
MPI’s Head of Meeting Innovation Jessie States, CMP, CMM, received the Events Industry Council’s 2018 Young Professional Pacesetter award during a special event at Jewel Nightclub at Aria Resort last night.
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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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