MPI

APRIL 11, 2023

As we get closer to GMID 2023, we’re honoring some of the MPI members in Canada who led volunteer efforts in the 1990s and understood before many others why the importance of our industry and its monetary and intrinsic value needed to be understood by governments and business. The energy in the room that day was palpable.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

How I got here: I spent the last four years of my hotel career involved in different organizations such as Society of Government Meeting Professionals and MPI. My board positions involved meeting planning responsibilities, so I decided to take all my volunteer work and make a new career out of it.

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Contracts 2017 Government Hotels 76

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2017

The new year brings welcome news from the government-regulated SMERF segment. The Obama administration has loosened the reins on government conference spending. There’s also a rising sector of SMERF meetings that doesn’t fall within the traditional grouping: sports.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

How involved should the government be in online activities? These are the kinds of questions that members of the Internet Society — who work together on such issues as internet governance, net neutrality, and online privacy — are exploring in the Society’s 25th-anniversary year. Global Survey Early Results.

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Master the Event

APRIL 7, 2022

Graduates working in the event planning field, including coordinating meetings and conventions, typically make around $47,000 per year. Depending on whether you operate as a freelancer, for a company, a government organization or a non-profit, this number is subject to definite variance.

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Government Consulting Social Media Education 74

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

It was to consist of multiple exhibition halls, a 24,000-square-foot ballroom, 18 meeting rooms and Centre for Dialogue, which would accommodate meetings in the round. He acknowledged that the city’s existing National Convention Centre is not large enough to sufficiently host many major events.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 12, 2017

Actually, conventions play a much greater, more dynamic role as convention and visitors bureaus collaborate with local governments, economic development agencies, academic and scientific institutions, local business improvement districts and others to accelerate economic development and drive innovation.

Government 60

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

“Again, as I said before, it depends on the law that governs your contract, which is usually where your meeting is going to be held. And groups are asking me, can we cancel today if a meeting is at the end of June? Many companies provide meeting plan services to clients in exchange for hotel commissions.

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Contracts Hotels Government Events 91

SmartMeetings

JUNE 27, 2017

government in early 2017 are still being argued in the courts. health-care events this year: It’s also affecting site-selection decisions for meetings scheduled over the next few years. 5 Things Venues Need for Seamless Med/Pharma Meetings with Presenter Pat Schaumann.

Healthcare 69

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Respondents who work for corporations or government agencies were far more likely to work at those that employ fewer than 1,000 individuals (79 percent). NUMBER OF MEETINGS PLANNED. Only 6 percent expected to plan fewer meetings. million; and government planners at $4 million. CORPORATE PROFESSIONALS.

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Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

government agencies — which are required to make pay information public — women make 81 percent of what men make, according to the report. Because so few companies have adopted compensation transparency policies, there’s no comprehensive research to support the idea that they could help bridge gender pay inequity, according to a Time article.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Garcia will be charged with leading National’s 14-person professional sales team as it continues to break sales records by working with corporate, association, government and military learning professionals. Garcia executive director of sales. His experience spans more than 30 years of growing sales in competitive hotel markets.

Hotels 61

Hotels Conference Government 2018 61

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 2, 2021

But a mix of the two — with the first fully hybrid NAR BOD meeting on May 14 — required nothing short of a “huge team effort,” according to Idis Rivera, NAR’s director of governance programs. We’re meeting designers in a hybrid experience. So the plan for us right now is to keep with board of directors live.

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Meetings Government Conference Management 98

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The rigorous CMP exam was “developed and is maintained by meeting professionals from all over the world who volunteer their time to ensure that the program reflects the best practices in the meeting management field,” as it states on EIC’s website. In many organizations, the meeting planning function is viewed as administrative.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2018

Acosta will be tasked with increasing the Manhattan hotel’s occupancy and revenue, as well as generating bookings for the 6,000-square-foot meetings and event space. Smith has experience with the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc. and, most recently served as site director for the Easter Seals UCP Wilmington office.

Hotels 49

Hotels Government Marketing Management 49

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

More than half (54 percent) worked for an association or nonprofit organization; 19 percent worked for a corporation; 17 percent were independent or self-employed; 4 percent worked for association management firms; 3 percent described their organization as educational in nature; and 3 percent were employed by the government.

Marketing 40

Marketing Meetings Government Corporate Meetings 40

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Located on the island nation’s northeast coast, where the North Sea is a global center for sub-sea technology, Aberdeen is capitalizing on the region’s cutting-edge solutions for oil extraction by building a $440 million convention center, which has the full support of local businesses, regional government and Visit Scotland… More.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

Government regulation means there are a few more hoops to jump through. There’s been a rapid succession of changing government regulations on incentive program design and execution, which makes it tricky to organize them.

2017 40

2017 Travel Government 2016 40

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2017

Government regulation means there are a few more hoops to jump through. There’s been a rapid succession of changing government regulations on incentive program design and execution, which makes it tricky to organize them.

2017 40

2017 Travel Government 2016 40

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In an effort to provide a better experience for meeting planners and attendees, the state government of Baja California Sur in Mexico has opened an international bid for management and operations of the Los Cabos and La Paz convention centers.

Management 40

Management Tourism Government Hotels 40

Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

The foundation works with governments, individuals and businesses to conserve our environment by providing science-based research. The US’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a great page for green meetings. So there are several good reasons meeting planning should include a green meeting checklist.

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Meetings Government Sustainability Conference 40

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Dicion is responsible for corporate, government, association and university groups. Previously, Gil Rios was the director of rooms at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Playa del Carmen. Joann Dicion Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, appointed Joann Dicion group sales manager. Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach.

Hotels 40

Hotels Management Hospitality Government 40

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Planners and local governments both know that convention center capacity is a critical determinant of site selection. But what happens when a premier meeting city enters contract negotiations with its largest event client as its long-awaited convention center expansion faces an uncertain future?

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Negotiating Site Selections 2014 Hotels 45

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Bernard Marr is an internationally bestselling author, futurist, keynote speaker, and strategic advisor to companies and governments. Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. What is he known for?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Previously, Thomas served as director of sales for Hyatt Place Orlando Airport, and more recently government senior sales manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa, where she booked more than $1.6 Thomas will be charged with managing all hotel sales, marketing and growth strategies.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

She served on the Convention Industry Council Healthcare Certification Governance Committee, helping develop the rigid CMP-HC certification. She has authored several health care compliance policy books, including Breaking the Code to Healthcare Compliance.

Healthcare 40

Healthcare Medical Meetings Meetings 2015 40

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. I am pushed to find creative solutions to keep our meetings fresh and engaging for all of those who attend. Meeting planning is very exciting because of the variety it offers.

2017 69

2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Bernard Marr is an internationally bestselling author, futurist, keynote speaker, and strategic advisor to companies and governments. Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. What is he known for?

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Speakers Consulting Healthcare Financial 98

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

First job: Event manager specializing in Department of Defense, intelligence community and federal government events. The work that we are doing to create a positive and safe community for women in business is truly fulfilling. Keys to my success: Surrounding myself with incredible people.

2017 74

2017 Sports Medical Meetings Hotels 74

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

to become a logistics expert with the government. Keys to my success: Success is just one meeting at a time and treating every client like they are the only client. We learn from each client and can share best practices for the benefit of all. First job: Michigan was my home, but I was recruited to work in Washington, D.C.,

2017 76

2017 Hospitality Hotels Sports 76

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Meet Los Angeles anticipates the local area to see a $11.2 Leading up to an Olympics, some of the sports’ governing bodies hold qualifying events to select the members of Team USA. This new inventory is projected to generate 760,000 hotel room nights during the multi-week worldwide sporting event. billion benefit.

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Sports Meetings Tourism 2028 53

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

According to a new survey of 405 corporate, association, government and independent planners, team building is a key consideration when choosing a destination and venue for meetings, especially as more millennials become attendees.

Hotels 40

Hotels Food and Beverage 2017 2015 40

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

In addition, Diane Hawkins, MPI’s Vice President of People, Performance and Administrative Services has assumed responsibility for the Volunteer Experience Team, which manages board relations and governance.

2014 40

2014 Consulting 2015 Education 40

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

For the first time this year, IMEX America, in conjunction with American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), hosted a dedicated leadership stream for senior management to address the challenges facing association leaders including governance, volunteer management, cyber security, membership engagement and growth.

2016 40

2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Since 1991 21st Century has been working with associations, corporations, government agencies and nonprofits to deliver high quality events. They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. Meeting Expectations. Headquarters. Description. 21st Century Expo Group. aci, Cartier.

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2019 Sports Advertising Entertainment 78

Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

This means we can expect to see an increased focus on things like contactless registration, temperature checks, mask requirements, and social distancing measures, even as local governments lift restrictions. .

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2022 Meetings 2020 Technology 264

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her beloved friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. On Sundays and Tuesdays, Troubadour, the legendary South Kensington location features free jazz performances. The Favourite. Plot : At the beginning of the 18th century, England is at war with France.

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