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Record-Setting IMEX America Highlighted by Innovative Research, Education, & Partnerships
Rich Luna
Industry News
The Evolving Role of Event Strategy, Technology and Social Media
W.G. Ramirez
IMEX America 2018: Five questions with Amanda Ocenas
Semaj Watts
MPI Leaders Announce Conference Locations, Education Initiatives, and Partnerships at IMEX America
Rich Luna
MPI, IAEE and SITE Launch Global MICE Collaborative
Rich Luna
Leading MICE Industry Associations Come Together to Make the Industry Stronger
Meeting Professionals International
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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Industry News
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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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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