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The holidays may be over, but that means a new year begins! Check out these gift ideas for attendees, birthdays, or get a head start on Mother’s Day!
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As an owner of a corporate destination management franchise in New Orleans, I saw the reality of ground zero as I worked to rebuild my business after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. But as I regained footing, I watched a different story unfolded on the news and I learned some important lessons.
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The gorgeous settings behind Oscar-nominated films like The Favourite and Black Panther are real—and full of award-worthy venues for your next meeting.
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Smart Meetings to a group from MPI’s Thought Leadership Summit on Diversity to tackle the issue of how planners can create a more inclusive world.
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How do you design a meeting that everyone—including introverts—will love? You may want to ask an introvert. We did—and boy, did they have a lot to say.
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Many associations work all year planning massive legislative days that bring members together to advocate for their issues. Roger Rickard, founder of Voices in Advocacy consulting, says far too many organizations don’t do a good-enough job telling their stories. Here are his tips for speaking up for your group.
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The hospitality industry is booming, and retailers are taking notice. Luxury brands are all trying their hand in the hospitality industry.
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Taking your group to a sports venue no longer is merely a hot dog and plastic chairs experience. Today’s high-tech venues are often fueled with gourmet, healthy food options and Insta-worthy meeting spaces. Plus, they feature a built-in connection to the team and community that guests feel the minute they arrive.
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Planners can face the ever-increasing number of disaster-related liability issues by staying close with venue partners, local officials and attendees.
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Reading offers more than conversation topics for the next cocktail party. From improved cognition to greater emotional intelligence and—according to a Yale study—even living longer, books are the key to great advances. Here are a few recommendations from industry readers to start in the new year.
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