August 23, 2013

MPI Bruce MacMillan, President & CEOWhat major trends could affect meeting planners in 2009?

During a news conference just days before Thanksgiving, then-president-elect Barak Obama announced his economic plan and conceded that the economy is

Though some groups avoid winter by flying south, others embrace the season and keep their meetings closer to home. They are the ones who appreciate

Like their eastern counterparts, Canada’s western provinces and territories are a hotbed of industry and intellectual capital. The region’s global

What was once called a FAM—shorthand for “familiarization” trip—now goes by a more politically correct term: destination

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Gamification is one of the hot trends in the meetings industry, but what exactly is it? Simply put, gamification is the use of game mechanics in a

If you attended IMEX Frankfurt last year, you may have participated in a study taking place on the exhibition floor, where you and a partner were

Mardi Gras comes around just once a year, but groups can still enjoy the Carnival atmosphere anytime at Mardi Gras World (

Hyatt Palm Springs is offering a new initiative aiming to make meetings easier and more affordable for planners. With the Hyatt Palm Springs

High level executive meetings and retreats continue despite the state of the economy, albeit with less gilding and downtime, say planners and hotel

Dreamtime 2017, the premier incentive travel product event in Australia, showcased both the Land Down Under and the rising destination of Brisbane.

Florida’s Panhandle—often simply referred to as “The Panhandle,” or the “Emerald Coast”—is an utterly unique region that blends Southern charm with

Destination Hotels & Resorts has announced the results of its 'State of the Meetings Industry' survey. The survey is based on feedback from more

Q&A with Melissa Belluomini, Director of Marketing Hyatt Regency Santa ClaraWe spoke with Melissa Belluomini to learn what

LONDONLondon & Partners, the official promotional organization for London, has launched a brand-new convention bureau website that provides a one

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.Visit Florida, the public-private DMO for the state, could be