MPI Blog
Member Spotlight
Bryan Lavin - MPI New England Chapter
Blair Potter
Tips & Advice
5 Principles of Project Management for Event Planners
Blair Potter
BVOM a Giant Step for Diverse, and Accessible Events
Jackie Mulligan
IMEX Keynote Paul Smith Discusses The Impact of Storytelling
Maria Lenhart
Mexico Shows the World Why It’s Ready to Host Events
Rich Luna
How Event Planners & Vendors Are Adapting to F&B Restrictions
Wendy Helfenbaum
Industry News
Meetings Outlook: Contract Negotiation Challenges
A solid seller’s market, contracts and negotiations that are getting more complex, demand for experiential components and virtual meetings are key trends in this edition of Meetings Outlook.
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Industry News
MPI Publications and Creative Teams Honored
MPI’s Publications and Creative teams have been recognized with four national awards and six regional awards in two national competitions.
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Industry News
CAESARS FORUM, Las Vegas Prepares to Host More Meetings and Events
Caesars Entertainment broke ground Monday on its US$375 million, 550,000-square-foot conference center in Las Vegas.
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Destinations
Nashville Continues to Impress as a Meeting and Event Destination
Nashville continues to impress as a meeting and event destination with the the renovation of Hutton Hotel.
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Industry News
Facing Challenges
In the meeting profession, we are guaranteed to face obstacles—whether it is budget constraints, short lead times, technology blunders, event setup delays, and bad weather.
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Trends
Adapting Event Strategy in the Age of Travel Bans
The International Studies Association has had to quickly develop solutions to maintain engagement with its global audience in response to U.S. travel bans.
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Trends
Meeting Planner or Meeting Strategist? Redefining the Role
The changing roles of meeting planners into meeting strategist has planners shifting from tactical execution to providing strategic meeting alternatives to meet their clients needs.
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Tips & Advice
How to Write an Audio Visual RFP
Meeting planners have a responsibility to annually review and find ways to improve/streamline their RFPs so that they can get more clear-cut responses
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Trends
#ItsAboutTime, Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Meetings Industry
The social movements #MeToo and #TimesUp are very real, and it’s time for our industry to look within and get real serious about it, too.
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Destinations
Hawaii is Safer Than You Think
Coverage of the Kilauea eruption does not offer an accurate depiction of the true impact of the volcanic eruption.
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Industry News
WEC: The Greatest Spectacle
More than 2,200 registered attendees may have witnessed the “greatest spectacle in WEC history.”
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Trends
A Coalition to End Sexual Harassment
9 meeting and event organizations are putting their collective strength behind an organized effort to put an end to sexual harassment in the industry.
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Trends
Future Forward: Meeting Room of The Future
A new IACC study looks at facility trends to appease meeting planners, operators and attendees.
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Trends
5 Design Principles of Meeting Space Design
Create a meeting space design where the atmosphere immediately embraces the participants with a feeling of comfort and safety.
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