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Trends

5 Ways to Use Drones in the Event Industry

Anne Thornley-Brown

Industry News

A Pleasant Surprise for Meetings and Events

Blair Potter

Popular Meeting Destinations Rebound After a Difficult 2017

Rowland Stiteler

Rediscovering Puerto Rico

Michael Pinchera

Christine Roberts, MPI Foundation Executive Director, Resigns

Rich Luna

A Taste of the Hague

Rich Luna

Industry News

Esports Summit at Caesars Palace: Capitalizing on a Fast-growing Economy

The first Esports Business Summit concluded a three-day run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in what’s being described as the first all-encompassing gathering dedicated to all aspects of the esports business.

Tips & Advice

4 Ways to Build Anticipation for Your Next Event

Getting the most bodies through the door at your next event will likely hinge on how well you did at creating genuine buzz.

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.

Member Spotlight

Erin Dinkel - MPI North Florida Chapter

"Almost everything I have learned in this industry has been from experience"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.